Cathi Carr earned writing, reporting and community service awards at the Hattiesburg American for coverage of loopholes in Mississippi's "Biddle Law," which was strengthened following the death of Moody, Ala., police officer Keith Turner; a civil suit arising from Turner's death; and the trial of his killer, Mario Centobie.

Biddle Law coverage
$1,500 fines will be leveled for noncompliance
Law awaits Governor's signature

Trial coverage of Mario Centobie
Officer’s killer claims shooting unintentional
Officer recounts apprehension of Centobie

Civil suit coverage
Wrongful death suit winds way through court
Widow settles wrongful death lawsuit
Second wrongful death lawsuit settled