David Lackey
May 9, 2016: Clarion Ledger: Judge: Karl Banks can contest election
A little over two months after dismissing Banks' lawsuit against the Madison County Election Commission, special Judge David Lackey ruled Friday that Banks can contest the election results in Circuit Court.
A little over two months after dismissing Banks' lawsuit against the Madison County Election Commission, special Judge David Lackey ruled Friday that Banks can contest the election results in Circuit Court.
Henry Lackey
Mar 24, 2016: Taxpayers Channel: Perkins Appeals McAdams Election Contest Victory
McAdams' attorneys removed the case to federal court, where it languished for 15 months before being sent back to Leflore County Circuit Court for trial. Judge Henry Lackey was appointed to hear the contest.
McAdams' attorneys removed the case to federal court, where it languished for 15 months before being sent back to Leflore County Circuit Court for trial. Judge Henry Lackey was appointed to hear the contest.
Brandon Ladner
Feb 15, 2016: Sun Herald: Sheriff: K9 gets burglary suspect who wouldn't come out
Justice Court Judge Brandon Ladner set his bond at $35,000.
Justice Court Judge Brandon Ladner set his bond at $35,000.
Jan 24, 2016: WLOX: Gulfport police identify teen killed in weekend shooting
Augustine is being held at the Harrison County Adult Detention Facility on a $1 million bond set by Justice Court Judge Brandon Ladner.
Augustine is being held at the Harrison County Adult Detention Facility on a $1 million bond set by Justice Court Judge Brandon Ladner.
Darren "Bo" Ladner
Jan 4, 2016: WLOX: Newly elected board of supervisors sworn in, meet in Hancock Co.
Excitement and a chill were in the air Monday morning as about a dozen elected officials were sworn in on the steps of the Hancock County Courthouse. Among those, four new supervisors; Greg Shaw, Scotty Adam, Darren "Bo" Ladner, and Blaine LaFontaine.
Excitement and a chill were in the air Monday morning as about a dozen elected officials were sworn in on the steps of the Hancock County Courthouse. Among those, four new supervisors; Greg Shaw, Scotty Adam, Darren "Bo" Ladner, and Blaine LaFontaine.
Jan 19, 2016: Sea Coast Echo: Sparks fly over Seymour appointment
The Hancock County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday voted to reappoint former Supervisor Steve Seymour to the Gulf Coast Planning and Development District (SMPD), but not before a tense and divided discussion.
The board voted 3-2 to reappoint Seymour. Supervisors David Yarborough, Greg Shaw, and Darrin "Bo" Ladner cast "yes" votes. Supervisors Blaine Lafontaine and Scotty Adam cast "no" votes.
The Hancock County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday voted to reappoint former Supervisor Steve Seymour to the Gulf Coast Planning and Development District (SMPD), but not before a tense and divided discussion.
The board voted 3-2 to reappoint Seymour. Supervisors David Yarborough, Greg Shaw, and Darrin "Bo" Ladner cast "yes" votes. Supervisors Blaine Lafontaine and Scotty Adam cast "no" votes.
Dianne Ladner
Jan 22, 2016: Sun Herald: Three teens, parolee accused in drive-by shooting
Justice Court Judges Melvin Ray and Dianne Ladner set their bonds at $100,000 each.
Justice Court Judges Melvin Ray and Dianne Ladner set their bonds at $100,000 each.
Greg Ladner
June 7, 2016: WDAM: HPSD sets date for budget hearing
Interim Superintendent Greg Ladner said in April he will present the board with financial options, but will not give recommendations about how the district should move forward.
Interim Superintendent Greg Ladner said in April he will present the board with financial options, but will not give recommendations about how the district should move forward.
Feb 6, 2016: WLBT: Some Hattiesburg school workers receive salary cuts
Classified employees in the financially troubled Hattiesburg Public School District will be subject to a 5 percent salary cut for the remainder of the 2015-16 school year. That's according to a letter sent Thursday by interim Superintendent Greg Ladner.
Classified employees in the financially troubled Hattiesburg Public School District will be subject to a 5 percent salary cut for the remainder of the 2015-16 school year. That's according to a letter sent Thursday by interim Superintendent Greg Ladner.
Martin Ladner
Jan 4, 2015: WLOX: New year brings new Harrison County board
Beverly Martin, Angel Kibler-Middleton and Kent Jones are the three new faces on the board, joining incumbents Marlin Ladner and Connie Rockco.
Beverly Martin, Angel Kibler-Middleton and Kent Jones are the three new faces on the board, joining incumbents Marlin Ladner and Connie Rockco.
Barry Lambert
Feb 4, 2016: WLOX: Chief: No arrests made in Lucedale shooting
Lucedale police are investigating a shooting that sent one man to the hospital Wednesday night. Chief Barry Lambert said the shooting happened around 7:30 p.m. at 39 South Pine Street.
Lucedale police are investigating a shooting that sent one man to the hospital Wednesday night. Chief Barry Lambert said the shooting happened around 7:30 p.m. at 39 South Pine Street.
Steve Lampton
Mar 7, 2016: Hattiesburg American: Lamar County supervisors adopt spray fields ordinance
The ordinance was put up on a motion by Supervisor Steve Lampton whose district encompasses the proposed spray fields.
The ordinance was put up on a motion by Supervisor Steve Lampton whose district encompasses the proposed spray fields.
Jan 5, 2016: WDAM: Hattiesburg looks to Lamar Co. for wastewater disposal; residents, supervisors oppose
"I can't," said Steve Lampton, District 1 supervisor. " There's just no way I can support that; 95 percent of that spray field is in District 1, and I just cannot see where I'd support that."
"I can't," said Steve Lampton, District 1 supervisor. " There's just no way I can support that; 95 percent of that spray field is in District 1, and I just cannot see where I'd support that."
Ray Laney
Jan 29, 2016: Daily Journal: Judge rules Houlka officer can’t be charged
“Her brother was in court on a DUI charge and we suspected he was intoxicated,” said Houlka Police Chief Ray Laney the day after the arrest. “We were dealing with him, and she became disruptive and the Judge (Garry Turner) told her to leave.”
“Her brother was in court on a DUI charge and we suspected he was intoxicated,” said Houlka Police Chief Ray Laney the day after the arrest. “We were dealing with him, and she became disruptive and the Judge (Garry Turner) told her to leave.”
Charles E Lawrence Jr
June 30, 2015: Hattiesburg American: Lawrence leaves legacy of service to Hattiesburg
Not surprisingly, Charles E. Lawrence Jr. admits to having mixed emotions as the curtain comes down on a three-decade career serving the citizens of Hattiesburg in three distinctly different roles.
Not surprisingly, Charles E. Lawrence Jr. admits to having mixed emotions as the curtain comes down on a three-decade career serving the citizens of Hattiesburg in three distinctly different roles.
May 1, 2015: WDAM: Lawrence enters race for new judicial seat
Charles Lawrence, who retired recently as DON city attorney, qualified to run today.
Charles Lawrence, who retired recently as DON city attorney, qualified to run today.
Tony Lawrence
Jan 15, 2016: Sun Herald: Mississippi man indicted in transgender teen's bludgeoning death with hammer
District Attorney Tony Lawrence would not say Friday if the case was still being looked at as a possible hate crime.
District Attorney Tony Lawrence would not say Friday if the case was still being looked at as a possible hate crime.
Jan 13, 2016: Sun Herald: Two headed to prison for selling cocaine in Jackson County
An Alabama man and a Moss Point woman have been sentenced in unrelated drug cases in Jackson County, according to District Attorney Tony Lawrence.
An Alabama man and a Moss Point woman have been sentenced in unrelated drug cases in Jackson County, according to District Attorney Tony Lawrence.
Mike Lazarus
Apr 18, 2016: WAPT: Adams County questions justice court fine collection
Board President Mike Lazarus said he plans to raise the issue at this week's supervisors meeting, the Natchez Democrat reported.
Board President Mike Lazarus said he plans to raise the issue at this week's supervisors meeting, the Natchez Democrat reported.
Feb 5, 2016: WLBT: Adams County to discuss raising smoking age
Currently all Mississippi counties allow the sale of tobacco to 18yearolds, but board president Mike Lazarus says he wants Adam County to be the first in the state to make it illegal to sell tobacco to anyone under 21.
Currently all Mississippi counties allow the sale of tobacco to 18yearolds, but board president Mike Lazarus says he wants Adam County to be the first in the state to make it illegal to sell tobacco to anyone under 21.
Jan 18, 2016: Natchez Democrat: Supervisors to interview school board nominees Tuesday
Supervisors’ President Mike Lazarus said he is looking for someone who can build back the community’s confidence in the schools.
Supervisors’ President Mike Lazarus said he is looking for someone who can build back the community’s confidence in the schools.
Anita Lee
Apr 9, 2016 Anita Lee: Sun Herald: DMR records: Mississippi's auditor has it backward
Mar 23, 2016: Anita Lee: Sun Herald: Gulfport kills Lil Boosie outdoor concert; show will go on inside
Oscar Lewis
Feb 5, 2016: WLBT: New Columbus police chief to begin Feb. 19
Oscar Lewis III, who was chosen from among three finalists for the job on Jan. 19, is currently serving as police chief in Waynesboro.
Oscar Lewis III, who was chosen from among three finalists for the job on Jan. 19, is currently serving as police chief in Waynesboro.
Jan 22, 2016: WDAM: Waynesboro police chief stepping down
According to officials of the Waynesboro Police Department, Chief Oscar Lewis will return to his hometown of Columbus, Mississippi, to serve as police chief.
According to officials of the Waynesboro Police Department, Chief Oscar Lewis will return to his hometown of Columbus, Mississippi, to serve as police chief.
Jan 22, 2016: WLOX: Police Chief Art McClung to remain in Moss Point
The chief applied for a police chief opening in Columbus, MS, because that’s his home town, and his family encouraged him to apply. But, that city hired Oscar Lewis to fill the police chief vacancy.
The chief applied for a police chief opening in Columbus, MS, because that’s his home town, and his family encouraged him to apply. But, that city hired Oscar Lewis to fill the police chief vacancy.
Robert Lee Long [Community Editor for the DeSoto Times-Tribune]
Jan 28, 2016: Robert Lee Long: DeSoto Times: Parker, Massey, Blackwell named to key posts
Ronny Lott
Jan 6, 2016: Madison County Journal: AG opinion needed for election attorney
Chancery Clerk Ronny Lott confirmed to the board that he was not in possession of a contract for Evans and minutes from the December board meeting do not reflect a contract including rate of pay or scope of work were approved.
Chancery Clerk Ronny Lott confirmed to the board that he was not in possession of a contract for Evans and minutes from the December board meeting do not reflect a contract including rate of pay or scope of work were approved.