Yazoo Co. man, woman jailed for drug embezzlement charges

A Yazoo County man and woman are behind bars in connection to a drug embezzlement case.

Thirty-year-old Tanya Leal of Satartia is charged with felony embezzlement of and conspiracy to possess 460 dosage units of hydrocodone and xanax.

She is suspected of embezzling the prescription medications from an area drugstore where she worked as a pharmacy technician.

Leal's alleged co-conspirator is 38-year-old Dewayne D. Townsend of Bentonia.

He is charged with felony conspiracy to possess the same drugs.

Both are being held Yazoo County jail under $100 thousand bond.

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NRCC's 2010 Race of the Day: Mississippi's 4th District

This November, voters in Mississippi’s Fourth Congressional District have a prime opportunity to take back a Republican seat in this traditionally conservative district. For the past seven years, the Fourth has been held by Democrat Gene Taylor, who, despite the region’s reputation as a Republican stronghold, has managed to maintain his grip on this district. This fall, Taylor faces off against popular Republican state Rep. Steven Palazzo—putting Republicans in the perfect position to take Mississippi’s Fourth on Election Day.

Covering the southeastern region of the state, Mississippi’s Fourth is rated by the Cook Voting Index as R+22, making it one of the two most Republican districts in the nation currently held by a Democrat. Extending across the coastal southern edge of Mississippi from the Louisiana border to the Alabama border, the district spans fifteen counties in total. It also includes three of Mississippi’s most heavily populated cities: Gulfport, Biloxi, and Hattiesburg. Showing a Republican voting trend in both of the last presidential elections, George W. Bush swept this district with 68% of the vote in 2004, while John McCain won with 67% of the vote in 2008.

Unlike the past two election cycles, Taylor faces an electorate that is fed up with what his party is doing in Washington. By casting his vote for Nancy Pelosi, Taylor ushered in Pelosi’s reckless liberal agenda that is killing jobs and ruining the economy. Supporting Pelosi and other Democrats like Barney Frank of Massachusetts proves Taylor is a Blue Dog in name only. Further confirming that Taylor has lost touch with his conservative constituents is the fact that 70% of Taylor’s political donations come from out-of-state committees. Failing to represent his voters and tarnished by his support for the Pelosi agenda, 2010 is the time to retire Gene Taylor.

Stepping up to the plate to take down Taylor is state Rep. Steven Palazzo. He learned the value of public service early, enlisting in the Marine Corps Reserves in 1988 and spending time in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait while serving in the Gulf War. Today, Steve still serves in the MS National Guard and recently spent a year supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Rising from a modest middle class upbringing to become a leader in the business community, Palazzo knows the value of hard work--and a dollar. His knowledge of the corporate world as well as his military experience set Palazzo above the competition. He will fight to promote job creation, free market principles, limited government, and fewer taxes for small businesses.

Enrolled in the National Republican Congressional Committee’s Young Guns program, Steven Palazzo is the perfect candidate to represent Mississippi’s Fourth District voters. He will represent “Mississippi values”—God, family and country—and bring fiscal responsibility back to Washington. Steve and his wife, Lisa are the proud parents of three young children.

I hope you’ll take a few minutes to learn about Steven on his website, and become a fan on Facebook to stay updated with the latest news and information from his campaign.

Townhall

New Principal at East Flora, other Madison County Schools invite students and parents to "Meet the Teachers"

Meet the Teachers


Students head back to classrooms next week

Madison County teachers and principals are counting down the days until school begins Aug. 11.

For Capucine Robinson, the new principal at East Flora Elementary, she's eagerly anticipating "meet the teachers" on Monday. "That's when I get to meet my little ones," she said.

Robinson comes to the K-5 school after two years as assistant principal at Velma Jackson High School, but she has 18 years of previous elementary experience in Jackson Public Schools. "I'm really, really excited about being at East Flora," she said.

When students come through the doors two days before actual classes begin, Robinson will be there with a big smile to greet them and start learning who her students are.

"Every child wants you to know their name," she said. "I'm giving myself a month to learn all their names."

Before early morning bells signal the start of learning next Wednesday, most county schools offer students a sneak peak at the year ahead with back to school nights and opportunities to meet teachers. Upcoming school schedules are:

• Ann Smith Elementary will host meet-the-teacher night Aug. 9, 4-6 p.m.
• Camden Elementary will hold an open house Aug. 10, 5-6 p.m.
• East Flora Elementary invites students and parents to meet the teachers Aug. 9, 4-6 p.m. On Aug. 19, the school will hold back-to-school night, starting at 6 p.m.
• East Flora Middle holds its back to school night Aug. 16 at 5:30 p.m.
• Germantown Middle School will allow students to pick up their class schedules 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 9. A week later on Aug. 16, the school hold back to school night starting at 5:30 p.m.
• Highland Elementary has scheduled meet-the-teacher for Tuesday, Aug. 10, 4-6 p.m. The come-and-go event offers students and parents the opportunity to meet their teachers for the school year and to visit their school rooms. School supplies may be delivered to classrooms then.
• Luther Branson Elementary on Aug. 26, 6-7:15 p.m., invites parents to come meet teachers and learn what's ahead for their children in the school year.
• Madison Avenue Elementary will hold its annual prayer walk 2-4 p.m. on Sunday. From 4-6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 9, the kindergarten, first- and second-graders at the school can come meet their teachers for the coming year. Kindergarten will hold parent's night Aug. 12 at 5:30 p.m.
• Madison Avenue Upper Elementary students can find out who their teachers are and greet them Aug. 9, 4-6 pm. Back-to-school nights for parents will be at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 30- 31.
• Madison Central High School students will pick up their schedules this week: Seniors can go to the school today 9-11 a.m. while juniors can go 1-3 p.m. Sophomores can pick up schedules Friday, 9-11 a.m. Students who miss assigned times can get their schedules Aug. 10, 5:30 p.m. Also on Aug. 10 is new student orientation. Back-to-school night is set for Aug. 23 at 6:30 p.m.
• Madison Crossing Elementary posts class lists Aug. 8 at 4 p.m., Then on Monday from 4-6 p.m. students will be able to meet their teachers and bring school supplies. Parent orientation for all grades is set Aug. 30 at 6 p.m.
• Madison Middle School will hold open house for sixth-grade parents Aug. 16 at 6:30 p.m. while open house for parents of students in the other two grades is Aug. 17 at 6:30 p.m.
• Madison Station Elementary students can meet their teachers Aug. 9, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Parent orientation for grades 3-5 is Aug. 30 and for grades K-2 is Sept. 2.
• Mannsdale Elementary students will learn their teachers this year Aug. 9, 4-6 p.m. Then at 6:30 p.m., there will be a new student reception in the cafeteria.
• Northeast Madison Middle will have its open house Aug. 18, 6-8 p.m.
• Olde Towne Middle will hold an open house on Aug. 19 at 6 p.m. in the gym.
• Ridgeland High School for the first time offers students an early look at their schedules. Students whose parents join the PTO for $20 can get a copy of class schedules today, 5-8 p.m. or Friday, 8:30-11 a.m.
• Rosa Scott students will have freshman orientation today, starting at 5 p.m. Also, students can pick up schedules 5-7 p.m. today. The parent prayer night follows at 7 p.m. Back to school night is Aug. 24.
• Velma Jackson High School holds open house Aug. 17 at 7 p.m.

Read the entire article at MCHerald

Canton nurse practitioner’s clinic hearing postponed until August 16

CANTON — A public hearing on a nurse practitioner’s request to operate a medical clinic out of a historic home in Canton has been postponed until mid-August.

Donald Lawrence, city zoning administrator, says the Canton Zoning Commission was scheduled to hear Mary Allen’s special exception and dimensional variance request Monday night, but there was a problem with the advertisement of the hearing.

Lawrence tells The Clarion-Ledger that the hearing instead will be held Aug. 16 in Canton City Hall.

Allen’s proposed medical clinic has drawn criticism from some Canton homeowners who say the home located in a historical residential district is more than 100 years old and should not be converted into a business.

Allen has said she would not alter the structure as to compromise the historic character of the home.


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