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<p>Hinds County taxpayers moved a step closer to a tax increase Monday when supervisors approved advertising a proposed 2.5-mill hike.</p> <p>And Myrtle Bowen of Jackson is not happy about it.</p> <p>"They just keep grabbing for that tax money, don't they?" Bowen asked. "I am not for any tax increase."</p>

<p>A former reserve officer for the Rankin County Sheriff¹s Department has been indicted on sexual crimes against a minor.</p> <p>A Rankin County grand jury charged Bobby J. Malley, 58, of 189 Dogwood Circle in Brandon, with four counts of gratification of lust. If found guilty, Malley faces up to 60 years in prison and a fine of up to $20,000.</p>