Newt Gingrich Bringing Campaign to Meridian

Presidential candidate Newt Gingrich will bring his campaign to Meridian this week.

GOP officials confirmed the added stop to a previously announced schedule for the state.

Gingrich will be at an event Friday morning at 9:30 at the MSU Riley Center. It's open to the public.

Gingrich is one of four candidates remaining in the Republican field.
Rick Santorum will appear at an event Sunday at 12:30 at Weidmann's.

Mississippi's primaries are next Tuesday.

Houston, Palmer Talk Fighting Crime

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