Mississippi Today is appealing the judge's decision with the Mississippi Supreme Court, arguing that the order is unconstitutional. But, Ganacheau writes, the appeal is "politically perilous," with four of the court's justices having been appointed by the former governor himself.

Parkinson's disease is a progressive disorder that affects the nervous system and causes nerve cells to weaken in parts of the brain.

Former NFL quarterback Brett Favre revealed he’s been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease at a congressional hearing on misuse of federal welfare funds.