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In Legal Terms: Law Libraries
Guests: Patty Furr, Executive Director of Jackson-Hinds Library System and Ben Piazza, attorney and Chairman of the Capital Area Bar Association Law Library Committee
Professor Richard Gershon and Liz Gill with guests discuss opportunities for Mississippians to access legal databases through local libraries and law libraries.
Mississippi Library Commission
While staff at the Mississippi Library Commission can’t provide legal advice, they can look up specific statutes and court cases for patrons. The library has a subscription to a Legal Forms database that has Mississippi-specific forms on a variety of topics, from name changes to divorce to simple wills. It also has a notary on staff and can direct patrons to the appropriate circuit or chancery court in order to find out more information about filing the forms themselves.
https://mlc.lib.ms.us/mlc-services/online-resources/online-databases/
The Harrison County Law Library offers Westlaw Patron Access to members of the public in both the First Judicial District Courthouse of Harrison County located at 1801 23rd Ave. Gulfport, and in the Second Judicial District Courthouse located at 730 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd Biloxi.
http://co.harrison.ms.us/departments/law%20library/contact.asp
Jackson County Law Library Manager Faith Garbin called the show. The law library is open to the general public between the hours of 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., on Friday. The library is accessible from inside the Pascagoula Public Library. A professional access pass is also available as well as printing and copying services to the legal community. http://www.jgrls.org/services/lawlib.html
All branches of the Jackson-Hinds Library System have access to WestlawNext which is a ground-breaking legal research system that represents the culmination of more than 100 years of West attorney-created editorial analysis and technological innovation. WestlawNext offers a clean, modern interface and powerful search functionality. WestlawNext allows users to search legal cases, state and federal laws, administrative codes, statutes and court rules, legal forms, and much more.
http://www.jhlibrary.com/resources/pdfs/Legal_Research_Brochure_Six_Panels_compressed.pdf
Starkville-Oktibbeha County Public Library System: The Law Library houses numerous law titles such as the Mississippi Code, Southern Reporter, Mississippi Digest, General Laws of Mississippi, U.S. Supreme Court Reporter, American Law Reports, Personal Injury, Federal Rules Digest, West’s Annotated Mississippi Code, Wharton’s Criminal Law, Wharton’s Criminal Law Evidence, Wharton’s Criminal Law and Procedure, American Jurisprudence, American Jurisprudence: Proof of Facts, American Jurisprudence: Trials, Mississippi Senate Journal, Mississippi House Journal, Federal Rules of Evidence Digest, U.S. Supreme Court Digest, US Code Annotated, Cyclopedia of Automobile Law and Practice, Summary of Mississippi Law. These books are available for use in the Library only and cannot be checked out. There are also two computers located in the Law Library and are linked to the Westlaw Database (in-library use only). The Library is not a legal aid office and does not provide legal assistance.
https://starkville.lib.ms.us/oktibbeha-county-law-library
William Ballard, Esq, DeSoto County Law Librarian & Archivist called the show. He manages the Law Library Monday-Thursday from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. The DeSoto County Law Library offers access to many volumes of printed materials for your legal needs, as well as access to the Casemaker service. While he cannot give legal advice, Mr. Ballard can help you with your search and point you in the right direction. He can be reached at 662-429-4439 Ext. 114 or via email at ballard@firstregional.org
https://firstregional.org/desoto-county-law-library/
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42:56|We’re grateful to those who were able to financially contribute during last week’s Drive. We’re back to a live show today. Let’s talk about recent News events that we’ve found interesting and take your legal questions. Our guest today is attorney Francis Springer, from Springer Law Office PLLC.In Legal Terms, the show about you and your rights hosted by attorney Adam Kilgore. legalterms@mbponline.orgIf you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcastToday’s Legal Terms on In Legal Terms are: National Labor Relations Act, First Amendment, Private-Sector Employee MPB has local call in shows every weekday 9 - noon where you can ask an expert about money, health, gardening, and more. We’re the legal show!You can listen LIVE to us from the MPB Public Media app or from MPBonline.org/radioTuesdays, following our over-the-air broadcast, you can hear Southern Remedy: Relatively Speaking with Dr. Susan Buttross on MPB Think Radio at 11am Central.In Legal Terms: Best of the Fall 2025
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43:42|In Legal Terms, the show about you and your rights hosted by attorney Adam Kilgore. legalterms@mbponline.orgIf you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcastIf you “blow the whistle” what could happen? We’ll learn about false claims against the government and whistleblowing laws with guest attorney Rick Davis from Shelton Davis LLC. Today’s Legal Terms on In Legal Terms are: Qui Tam, Whistleblower, Relator Our legislators are thinking about whistleblowing laws for Mississippi. Last year House Bill 1066 of 2024 was introduced to create the MISSISSIPPI WHISTLEBLOWER REWARD ACT to reward those who report improper use of government funds. But the bill wasn’t passed.MPB would like to invite you to a free film screening we think you’d enjoy. Becoming Thurgood: America’s Social Architect—the story of Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall. A panel with filmmaker Alexis Aggrey and former State Senator Ed Blackmon follows. Join us Tuesday, October 14 at 5:30 p.m. at the MPB Auditorium in Jackson. Register at the link on mpbonline.orgTo check for races in your area on November 4, visit the My Election Day portal to receive election information tailored to your specific address, including a sample ballot. As you type your address into the system, similar addresses should populate. Simply click on yours to get started. Mississippians are encouraged to educate themselves on all races prior to heading to the polls. MPB has local call in shows every weekday 9 - noon where you can ask an expert about money, health, gardening, and more. We’re the legal show!You can listen LIVE to us from the MPB Public Media app or from MPBonline.org/radioTuesdays, following our over-the-air broadcast, you can hear Southern Remedy: Relatively Speaking with Dr. Susan Buttross on MPB Think Radio at 11am Central.In Legal Terms: Civics
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44:18|So you need a divorce – now what? You need to change to your divorce agreement – is that possible? We’ve got an hour of answers with our guest attorney, Craig Robertson from the firm Robertson and EasterlingIn Legal Terms, the show about you and your rights hosted by attorney Adam Kilgore. legalterms@mbponline.orgIf you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcastToday’s Legal Terms on In Legal Terms is: Res Judicata Want a quick resource for divorce information in Mississippi? The Mississippi Bar has a webpage: What Are the Grounds for Divorce in Mississippi? The Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office has been alerted the Voter Participation Center, a private organization, plans to send voter registration mailers to Mississippi residents. This is not official correspondence from the Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office or county Circuit Clerks and is not an indication of a change in anyone’s voter registration status. If you have questions about your voter registration status, please visit YallVote.ms to verify, or contact your county Circuit Clerk.Absentee Ballots Now Available for the November 4 Elections. October 6 is the Voter Registration Deadline. Visit the My Election Day portal to receive election information tailored to your specific address, including a sample ballot. There are over 20 races involving redistricting and filling empty seats. MPB has local call in shows every weekday 9 - noon where you can ask an expert about money, health, gardening, and more. We’re the legal show!You can listen LIVE to us from the MPB Public Media app or from MPBonline.org/radioTuesdays, following our over-the-air broadcast, you can hear Southern Remedy: Relatively Speaking with Dr. Susan Buttross on MPB Think Radio at 11am Central.In Legal Terms: MS Bar 2025
44:13|In Legal Terms, the show about you and your rights hosted by attorney Adam Kilgore. legalterms@mbponline.orgIf you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcastToday’s Legal Terms on In Legal Terms is / are: Local Bar Association, Legal Desert, and Mock TrialThe Mississippi Bar is an invaluable partner in every attorney's practice and a trusted community leader that ensures the justice system is evolving to meet the needs of all Mississippi residents. Our guest is Mississippi Bar current president, attorney Rhea Tannehill The Mississippi Bar’s website has tons of information for attorneys: CLEs, Attorney Benefits & Discounts, Law Practice Management Resources, Mediators Directory and an Arbitrators List among other services and information. And information for the public: Legal Terms & Procedures, How to Select a Lawyer, Pro Bono Resources, and Mississippi Juror Video among many other services and information. And information for teachers: Under “Programs and Affiliations” information can be found about Mock Trial.In Legal Terms: Military and the Law
44:14|In Legal Terms, the show about you and your rights hosted by attorney and professor Adam Kilgore. legalterms@mbponline.orgIf you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcastMany Mississippians go into the military; sometimes multi generations. We’re going to learn about Military Law today with our guests: Dean Emeritus and Professor of Law Jim Rosenblatt and Professor Franklin D. Rosenblatt. They are both attorneys, associated with Mississippi College of Law, they are both veterans, and they are father and son. Today’s Legal Terms on In Legal Terms is / are: JAG, UCMJ, and Court-MartialServing our country is very patriotic. We’ve got another way you can be patriotic and artistic at the same time. Mississippians have the opportunity to express their creativity and promote civic engagement. Anyone 18 years and older who is a registered voter in Mississippi is encouraged to design and submit artwork to be used as the “I Voted” sticker for all 82 counties during the 2026 election cycle. This is through the Secretary of State’s office.The military is so important to Mississippi, it’s got it’s own state agency: Governor's Office of Military AffairsWhere in the state can you find US Military operations? From ms.gov/government/military Joint Force Headquarters,172end Airlift Wing, Camp McCain Training Center, Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center, Columbus Air Force Base, Gulfport Combat Readiness Training Center, Keesler Air Force Base, Naval Air Station Meridian, Naval Construction Battalion Center Gulfport, Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command - Stennis Space Center, and Naval Research Laboratory - Stennis Space Center.MC School of Law Veterans Legal Aid Clinic - Provides Free Legal Aid Services for Veterans and Their Family Members. 601-331-0223