News Briefs From Across The State
Indianola policeman charged
The federal trial of an Indianola policeman charged with bribery began in Oxford this week with jury selections. Tony Cooper is accused of accepting and agreeing to accept a bribe in excess of $5,000, WABG reported.
Officials said the alleged bribery took place on or about March 25, 2008 through July 27, 2009.
Judge Neal Biggers will preside over the trial, and if convicted, Cooper faces at least 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
Mound Bayou police make arrests on back fines
The Mound Bayou Police Department arrested nearly two dozen people Saturday, after they were warned, in advance, to pay their back fines or risk being taken into custody. After obtaining 87 arrest warrants, more than 10 officers were on the street before daybreak in an effort to recoup money owed to the city, WABG reported.
The ‘surprise’ roundup resulted in the payment of $5,000 in back fines, drug confiscation, and an arrest for a marijuana possession.
Mound Bayou Mayor Kennedy Johnson said anyone with back fines should heed the warning and ‘pay up’ before they are arrested.
Leland company lays off employees
Leland Manufacturing has laid off 100 employees due to the economic recession, local news reports said. The company, now down to 125 employees, is based in Indiana and is a leading manufacturer in office furniture and hospital beds. They also make products for Lay-Z-Boy.
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