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Hood, State Officials Address E-Cigarette “Epidemic” Among Teens
“I am especially alarmed that this largely unregulated industry is creating a new pathway for addiction in adults as well as our youth,” General Hood wrote in the letter to retailers. “As an entity doing business in Mississippi, I strongly encourage you to set the standard for good corporate citizenship and ask that you stand with me to protect the health and well-being of our citizens.”
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Introducing the New Students Against Violence App
This app helps you overcome those situations and more. The Students AgainstViolence (SAV) app enables you to take a stand against violence in your school or community with helpful information on bullying, teen dating violence, domestic violence, school violence, self-harm/suicide, depression/anxiety, youth drug abuse, electronic cigarettes and underage drinking. Learn more by exploring each section below.
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AG JOINS 50 ATTORNEYS GENERAL AND 12 COMPANIES IN FIGHT AGAINST ILLEGAL ROBOCALLS
“I can’t go anywhere without meeting someone who has been harassed by unwanted robocalls. As a result, I have committed to serving as a leading state in the Robocall Technology Working Group for the National Association of Attorneys General, and I’ve worked with the Mississippi Public Service Commission, federal enforcers, and other AGs to do everything we can to stop unwanted robocalls." -Attorney General Jim Hood
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AGs File Motion to Unseal Generic Drug Price Fixing Complaint
“The patients are the ones harmed by these companies’ greed, so they should be able to read on their own just how extensive this conspiracy is between the companies fixing their drug prices,” General Hood said. “These are every day drugs that Americans rely on. We’re asking the court to show America the startling evidence we’ve uncovered.”
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Jim Hood has served as Attorney General of Mississippi since 2004. Prior to being elected as Attorney General, he
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July 16, 2019

Download our CHILD DESERTION UNIT: ENSURING SUPPORT FOR OUR CHILDREN to find out more
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July 15, 2019

Read this publication for questions related to landlord-tenant issues.

March 8, 2019

View the Crime Victim Compensation Brochure in Spanish

March 8, 2019

View the Domestic Abuse Protection Order brochure in Spanish

March 8, 2019

View the Victim Compensation Application Guidelines in Spanish

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Darlene McKinley Thompson was sentenced Friday to five years in prison after pleading guilty to stealing $80,000 from her parents who are now deceased, Attorney General Jim Hood announced.
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Former Coast Bus Driver Convicted for Abuse and Assault

November 14, 2019

A Jackson county jury found 58-year-old Antoinette Jane Raymond, of Vancleave, guilty for contributing to neglect, delinquency or abuse of a child and simple assault, Attorney General Jim Hood announced.
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Petal Man Arrested for Child Pornography

November 14, 2019

A Petal man was arrested Wednesday and charged with one count of child exploitation for possession of child pornography, Attorney General Jim Hood announced.
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