Leland Speed confirmed as Mississippi Development Authority leader
The state Senate on Monday confirmed businessman Leland Speed for his second turn as executive director of the Mississippi Development Authority.
Speed held the top job at MDA from January 2004 until he stepped down in November 2006. He was succeeded by Gray Swoope.
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4/4/11
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