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The Wall Street Journal comes out swinging against Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood and his penchant for outsourcing legal work…

“The Mississippi Senate recently passed a bill requiring Mr. Hood to pursue competitive bidding before signing contracts of more than $500,000 with private lawyers. The legislation also requires a review board to examine contracts, and limits contingency fees to $1 million. Mr. Hood is trying to block the law in the state House, and no wonder considering how sweet this business has been for him and his legal pals.”

Andy Ross has joined the staff of the Clarksdale Press-Register as a staff reporter. He is the son of State Sen. Charlie Ross, a candidate for the Third Congressional District House seat being vacated by Chip Pickering…Two other changes on the masthead at the P-R: Ed Nichols has been named publisher; James Jennings takes over as editor. The pair succeed Richard Webster and Bubba Burnham.