SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Labor reached a settlement with Jindal Tubular USA after a fatal incident at its Hancock County facility, where a 25-year-old employee died and another was severely injured. OSHA’s investigation found unsafe pipe storage practices, leading to collapsed pipes. The company was cited for 26 serious and three repeat safety violations, including inadequate machine guarding and fire exit labeling. Jindal Tubular agreed to pay $442,815 in penalties, hire a safety consultant, improve safety programs, and undergo regular audits and training. The company has faced 46 violations in the past five years.

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SUMMARY: Voters in central Mississippi, including the Delta and Gulf Coast, will return to the polls to decide two judicial races following a November 5 election that failed to produce a majority winner. Justice Jim Kitchens faces Republican state senator Jenifer Branning for a seat on the Mississippi Supreme Court, and Amy St. Pe’ competes against Jennifer Schloegel for the Court of Appeals. The elections, deemed nonpartisan, have manifested partisan divides, with Kitchens supported by Democratic areas and Branning backed by Republicans. Runoffs take place Tuesday, with results to follow after polls close at 7 p.m. CT.

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SUMMARY: Mississippi University for Women (The W) has partnered with Mississippi College (MC) to provide students an accelerated pathway into the legal profession. A Memorandum of Understanding allows qualifying W students to enter MC’s Juris Doctorate program after completing 75% of their bachelor’s degree, reducing combined undergraduate and law school time by a year. This program, available in areas such as business administration and political science, will grant students their bachelor’s degree after completing one year of law school. The partnership aims to better serve Mississippi students and strengthen legal education in the state. Applications are accepted until March 31.

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