AG Hood announces new Mental Health Task Force
The Attorney General has announced the new Mississippi Mental Health Task Force. The effort is designed to bring more voices to the conversation about the...
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Cleveland Ophthalmologist Arrested On 17 Counts of Medicaid Fraud
50-year-old Dr. Harold Peltan has been arrested 17 counts of Medicaid fraud according to Attorney General Jim Hood. Peltan, an ophthalmologist in Cleveland, was arrested...
AG, Treasurer and others bring financial literacy to MS kids
by Alex Paton
The Attorney General’s office along with the state Treasurer, Mississippi Council on Economic Education and the Mississippi State Extension service just announced a Financial literacy...
AG urges caution before clicking links
by Sarah Ulmer
Attorney General Jim Hood is warning consumers to use extra caution when accessing information telling them if they have been impacted by the recent Equifax...
Wednesday’s Neshoba County Fair speeches could be a preview of the 2019 race for governor
by Jared Bounds
Tucked away among the pastures of Neshoba County is a 146 acre spot of land that many call “magical.” Wednesday it was a battleground between...
Lawmakers head back to Capitol for special session
Lawmakers will return to the Capitol Monday to begin the special session. According to Governor Phil Bryant, the session should only take a day or...
Mississippi joins Target settlement over 2013 data breach
by Sarah Ulmer
Mississippi has joined 46 other states and the District of Columbia in an $18.5 million settlement with the Target Corporation in the 2013 data breach. ...
AG Jim Hood announces release of consumer guide on solar power for Mississippi
by Sarah Ulmer
JACKSON- The Attorney General Jim Hood announced the creation of the Consumer’s Guide to Solar Power in Mississippi at his office in downtown Jackson Wednesday. ...
AG holds awards ceremony for Mississippi Crime Victims’ Rights Week
by Sarah Ulmer
Attorney General Jim Hood hosted the Mississippi Crime Victims’ Rights Award Ceremony on Monday that honored victims of crime and advocates for those victims. ...
Protect yourself by protecting your identity
by Sarah Ulmer
Want to learn more about how to keep your personal information safe from identity theft. The 11th annual Community Shred Days are where you need...