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March 20, 2009
MACON BEACON – Brown will try again Saturday
MACON BEACON – Brown will try again Saturday Ike Brown isn’t done with his quest to get back on the State Democratic Executive Committee. Brown, a longtime state Executive Committee, was ousted last year but has some support from several committee members as he tries to regain the seat on the committee. The State Committee…
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March 20, 2009
YP – Judge Billy Joe Landrum has heard several election challenges in recent years
Judge Billy Joe Landrum has been tapped by the MSSC to hear the appeal of Frank Melton to get back on the ballot in the Jackson mayor’s race. From the Memory Division of YallPolitics, we find that Landrum has heard several such appeals in recent years. Rebuffed candidates try to get on ballots Circuit Judge…
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March 20, 2009
Deadline looms Wed. for a tobacco-tax hike
The Clarion-Ledger, 3/20/9 Negotiations to raise Mississippi’s cigarette tax will continue next week. State lawmakers on Thursday appeared to reach a tentative agreement on how to use revenue from a possible tax hike. But they’re still far apart on how high the current 18-cent tax should be raised. Senate negotiators offered to add six cents…
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March 20, 2009
Melton to argue for place on ballot Wed.
The Clarion-Ledger, 3/20/9 Mayor Frank Melton is scheduled to appear in court Wednesday to fight for a spot on the May 5 Democratic primary ballot. The hearing is set for 1:30 p.m. at Hinds County Circuit Court. Melton filed a lawsuit this week to challenge a ruling by the Jackson Democratic Municipal Executive Committee, which…
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March 20, 2009
Texting ban gaining support
The Clarion-Ledger, 3/20/9 In his 25 years on the job, Mississippi Highway Patrol Trooper Walter Armstrong says he has gone to too many homes in the middle of the night, telling parents their child had died in a collision. In many cases, cell phones contributed to the crash, Armstrong said Thursday during a news conference…
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March 20, 2009
Next higher ed chief will face tough goals
The Clarion-Ledger, 3/20/9 The state College Board is outlining efficiency goals that could ultimately play a key role in the selection of Mississippi’s next higher education commissioner. After about two months of research, Ed Blakeslee is asking his fellow College Board members to get ready to take a sobering look for new ways of increasing…
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March 20, 2009
Ballot integrity
The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal Editorial, 3/20/9 Secret ballot elections are the essence of American democracy, and the practice spins off government into virtually every organization, entity and process, especially those operating under statutory rules like certifying labor union representation. A bill filed for consideration in the 2009 congressional session – the Employee Free Choice…
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March 20, 2009
AG Jim Hood says new laws were needed
AGO says new laws were needed HB 1362, sponsored by Rep. Brandon Jones, will expand the AGO’s administrative subpoena power to include computer crimes. Hood said, “This will allow our office to quickly obtain the physical address of child pornographers and child predators. When we begin using these administrative subpoenas along with the new, cutting…
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March 20, 2009
Assistant coaches already guaranteed more money in 2010
Assistant coaches already guaranteed more money in 2010 Tennessee’s assistant football coaches are scheduled to earn more than their SEC peers in 2009. That will likely be the case for the near future, too. Multi-year contracts for UT’s assistant coaches include built-in raises for next season, according to copies of the agreements obtained by the…
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March 20, 2009
House-led end around stimulus bypass appears dead
Stimulus bypass appears dead The House passed a resolution last month to bypass Gov. Haley Barbour and accept millions of dollars in unemployment compensation. Barbour said he will reject part of the stimulus money because accepting it would require the state to change its laws to give unemployment benefits to people seeking part-time work. They…
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March 20, 2009
Harvin shows ability, durability at pro day
Harvin shows ability, durability at pro day GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP)—Percy Harvin gave NFL coaches and scouts another look at his ability and durability Wednesday, running routes, catching passes and doing anything asked of him at Florida’s annual pro day. Harvin was clearly the main attraction, overshadowing fellow receiver Louis Murphy, tight end Cornelius Ingram, offensive…
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March 20, 2009
Big Dance success could get the FSU athletic program past academic fraud scandal
Big Dance success could get the FSU athletic program past academic fraud scandal “Even if we’re just dancing in the dark.” Who knew that noted NCAA bracketologist Bruce Springsteen’s famous lyric would apply to Florida State’s basketball team as the Seminoles prepare for tonight’s opening round game against Wisconsin in the NCAA Tournament? For the…
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April 30, 2025
US stocks sink after a weak report on the economy but then halve their losses after inflation update
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Daniel Tyson
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April 30, 2025
Plans to construct new Entergy power plant in Ridgeland moving forward
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Frank Corder
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April 30, 2025
Thompson among Congressional Democrats to meet with ICE detainees in Louisiana
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Frank Corder
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April 23, 2025
Amazon locating inbound cross dock operations in Marshall County, creating 1,000 jobs
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Lynne Jeter
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April 17, 2025
GE Aerospace moving at warp speed in Batesville
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Lynne Jeter
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April 15, 2025
ABB doubling size of operations in Tate County
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Jim Beaugez
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April 30, 2025
New ‘Super Chikan’ documentary takes viewers into the life of a modern Delta bluesman
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C.H. Spurgeon
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April 30, 2025
He has said
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Meredith Biesinger
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April 29, 2025
Mississippi’s U-Pick Farms: A trend that’s growing
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Sid Salter
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April 30, 2025
Is a new era in federal natural disaster relief something Mississippi can easily navigate?
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Bill Crawford
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April 27, 2025
Model Utah program considered by legislature unfairly denigrated
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Courtney Taylor
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April 25, 2025
Inside Mississippi’s workforce reset: Reduce waste, cut overhead, create results
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