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Sep 10, 2012 | KNOE-TV Monroe

Woman convicted in sheriff's death

A woman has been convicted of capital murder for running over and killing George County Sheriff Garry Welford in 2010.

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Tue Aug 28, 2012

WBRZ

Isaac delays trial in George Co. sheriff's killing

Jackson County Assistant District Attorney Cherie Wade says the capital murder trial of Brandy Nicole Williams will begin with opening arguments a week later than planned due to Tropical Storm Isaac.

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Thu Jun 28, 2012

KNOE-TV Monroe

Lafayette schools postpone budget approval

The Lafayette County School Board has canceled a public hearing on its budget to the coming year as it awaits work on if any new money will come its way.

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Fri Feb 24, 2012

KNOE-TV Monroe

Miss. high court dismisses appeal

The case involved a local brouhaha in Lafayette County over who is going to hold the purse strings of a north Mississippi drug court.

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Sun Feb 19, 2012

KNOE-TV Monroe

Lafayette County at war with litter

Lafayette County officials say trash is everywhere in the community, and they are looking for help to get the problem under control.

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