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Mississippi Supreme Court Restores Former Alderman’s Workers’ Comp

The Mississippi Supreme Court has ordered the state Workers Compensation Commission to determine what benefits should be paid to former Ripley alderman Lonnie Smith. The Supreme Court rejected arguments, in a 6-3 decision Thursday, from Tippah Electric Power Association that …

Court to Review Workers’ Compensation Appeal

The Mississippi Supreme Court will hear an appeal from a former Ripley alderman who lost both hands after being electrocuted. WTVA-TV in Tupelo reports that Lonnie Smith was working for the Tippah Electric Power Association when he came in contact …