RIDINGS: The essential role of editorials in local newspapers

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RIDINGS: The essential role of editorials in local newspapers

The recent decision to drop a lawsuit against a Mississippi newspaper is a victory for press freedom and a reminder of the important role editorials play in local journalism. While

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Mississippi Judge Orders Newspaper to Remove Editorial Criticizing City Council

There is a chilling case of censorship out of Clarksdale, Mississippi, where a court ordered a local newspaper to delete a publication that the city claimed was libelous. It is not clear that The Clarksdale Press Register editorial by publisher Floyd Ingram did constitute libel. Ultimately, the city backed down, but the actions of both the local…

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Mississippi Judge Orders Newspaper To Remove Editorial Criticizing City Council

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Judge Orders Newspaper To Delete Editorial Critical of City Government

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Maurmer Post: No more criticism of authorities allowed

The local publication becomes a "classical community publication" and must refrain from critical journalism.

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Special Judge appointed in Columbus to hear Councilman's lawsuit

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A special judge was appointed to hear an election lawsuit filed by a Columbus City Councilman. Ward 2 Councilman Joseph Mickens claims his two opponents do not live in the ward. Listed in the lawsuit are the Lowndes County Democratic Executive Committee, along with his opponents Laisha O’Neal and Roderick Smith. On February 10, the committee ruled O’Neal and Smith could stay in the primary held on April 1. Mickens uses t…