The Clarion-Ledger Editorial, 12/28/8
When considering the future of campaign finance reform in Mississippi, voters should ponder the following legal and political realities:
Two Georgia business executives have been sentenced to federal prison for their roles in the failed Mississippi Beef Processors LLC. The cull cattle plant closed just months after it opened in 2004, costing 400 jobs and sticking taxpayers with $55 million in state-backed loans.
A third executive has pleaded guilty and will be sentenced in January.
Their crimes? All were executives of the Facility Group of Smyrna, Ga., the group that managed construction of the failed beef plant.
About the Author(s)
Magnolia Tribune
This article was produced by Magnolia Tribune staff.
More From This Author
Previous Story
Next Story
News
|
Bassem Mroue, Associated Press
, Jon Gambrell, Associated Press
, Mike Corder, Associated Press
, Samy Magdy, Associated Press
•
April 7, 2026
Trump warns a ‘whole civilization will die tonight’ if a deal with Iran isn’t reached
The Islamic Republic urged young people to form human chains around power plants and other potential targets. The president insisted the deadline is final and will expire at 8 p.m. in Washington.
