News from CommerceNewsTODAY - Topics from February, 2009

2 charged in lottery ticket theft

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, February 4. 2009
The Commerce Police Department arrested two men during the past week in connection with the Jan. 21 theft of $300 worth of lottery tickets from Ray’s Corner Station, Washington Street. The store had called police Jan. 21 to report that a black male was still in the store and had turned in a winning ticket for $20. The responding officer ... [Full Story »] 

Rep. Benton won't make anyone happy

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, February 4. 2009
Rep. Tommy Benton can take his job and — keep it. I wouldn’t have it. Benton and I hold divergent views on political issues, so we’ve had some spirited conversations. But I feel sorry for him, given the choices he’ll have to make in this legislative session. I don’t have empathy for Republicans, and normally I’d be the first to ... [Full Story »] 

Grand Jury to get Seymour murder case Feb. 23

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Monday, February 2. 2009
A Jackson County Grand Jury will consider the murder allegations Monday, Feb. 23, against a Commerce man who allegedly shot and killed his wife. Martin Lewis “Marty” Seymour, 31, is charged in the Dec. 4 slaying of Jamie Sue Seymour, 29. Police say Seymour fired four shots from a .380 caliber pistol into his wife’s head as she lay asleep ... [Full Story »] 
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