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March 13, 2009
Jackson sales-tax law could require a second bill
The Clarion-Ledger, 3/13/9 If Jackson voters agree to raise sales taxes this year, they may be asked to decide in another five years whether the tax hike should continue. State lawmakers are working to tweak an optional sales-tax bill signed into law by Gov. Haley Barbour this week. Senate Bill 3268 lets Jackson seek voter…
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March 13, 2009
Jackson plans $12M for JATRAN upgrade federal money for jatran
The Clarion-Ledger, 3/13/9 The city of Jackson plans to spend almost $12 million in federal and city money this year to upgrade JATRAN, its public bus system. Money has been set aside to buy 18 buses, three vans, security cameras and computer software and to build a long-planned headquarters off U.S. 80. “We want the…
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March 13, 2009
Bridges at risk: Counties could lose state funds
The Clarion-Ledger, 3/13/9 More than a dozen Mississippi counties soon could lose $9.2 million intended for repairs to their aging bridges if they don’t start spending the money faster. Legislation awaiting Gov. Haley Barbour’s signature would allow the Mississippi Department of Transportation to review counties’ use of the Local System Bridge Program funding. If counties…
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March 13, 2009
Sorrell criticizing Entergy’s advertising
Legal Newsline, 3/12/9 Another state attorney general is getting on power provider Entergy Corp.’s case, as Vermont’s William Sorrell said the company’s past claims of “zero emissions” are inaccurate. Sorrell says all participants in the discussion of global warming need to be truthful with their claims, and that Entergy’s advertisements in Vermont are not. Entergy…
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March 13, 2009
Toyota: Blue Springs plant still to make Prius
The Clarion-Ledger, 3/12/9 A Toyota spokeswoman said the company has no plans to switch from producing Prius at its Blue Springs plant. In a Bloomberg News story, Jim Lentz, president of Toyota’s Motor Sales said, “It’s conceivable that something else could go potentially in there.” However, Barbara McDaniel, spokeswoman for Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing…
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March 13, 2009
About $130M in Miss. funds likely unfrozen in Stanford case
The Clarion-Ledger, 3/13/9 A federal judge Thursday approved a request that could release more than $4 billion in previously frozen funds to investors in the troubled companies owned by Texas billionaire R. Allen Stanford. During Thursday’s 10-minute hearing, U.S. District Judge David C. Godbey granted a motion from the court-appointed receiver to release accounts greater…
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March 13, 2009
Miss. officials want troopers to come forward
The Clarion-Ledger, 3/12/9 Mississippi Department of Public Safety Commissioner Steve Simpson says the black troopers who are alleging discrimination won’t meet with agency officials. And, he said the group hasn’t provided any documentation to support their claims. “Right now, it’s just yelling from the rooftops,” said Simpson who met Thursday with a legislative committee that…
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March 13, 2009
College Basketball’s Bargains and Busts
College Basketball’s Bargains and Busts In college basketball — and in life — the most successful people are supposed to make the most money. It doesn’t always work out that way. When University of Connecticut head basketball coach Jim Calhoun scoffed recently at a complaint about his $1.6 million guaranteed salary in the face of…
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March 13, 2009
Missouri to pay $2M to fallen player’s family
Missouri to pay $2M to fallen player’s family COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – The University of Missouri will pay $2 million to the family of a former linebacker who collapsed on the field and died during a 2005 preseason workout. Boone County Circuit Judge Gary Oxenhandler approved the settlement in a brief hearing Thursday. The agreement…
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March 13, 2009
Defense in spotlight as LSU opens spring practice
http://www.shreveporttimes.com/article/20090313/SPORTS0202/903130340/1029 BATON ROUGE — The crowd and the cameras were glued to quarterbacks Jordan Jefferson and Russell Shepard on the first day of spring practice at LSU Thursday, but the noise was coming from the defensive side of the ball. “Get off the field,” new defensive line coach Brick Haley yelled to a young player.…
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March 13, 2009
Ole Miss coach to visit troops
http://www.clarionledger.com/article/20090312/SPORTS030103/90312034/1263/RSS OXFORD — Ole Miss football coach Houston Nutt will be taking part in the second annual Coaches Tour, traveling to military bases throughout the Middle East to visit U.S. troops. Four other coaches have committed for the trip that will run from May 28-June 4. The coaches will visit bases in Afghanistan, Qatar and…
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March 13, 2009
Rush rant: Politics as usual
Rush rant: Politics as usual As it relates to his talents as a comedian and entertainer, I’m an unapologetic Rush Limbaugh fan. In a radio broadcast booth, Air Limbaugh is as skilled as Air Jordan and as laugh-out-loud humorous as Richard Pryor. When it comes to assessing Limbaugh’s journalistic integrity and/or criticism of the media,…
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September 19, 2025
Congressional midterms taking shape in Mississippi
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Jeremy Pittari
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September 19, 2025
AGB Search chosen to assist IHL in nationwide search for new JSU president
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September 19, 2025
Mississippi’s Thompson votes against U.S. House resolution honoring Charlie Kirk
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September 17, 2025
Ridgeland-based HORNE to join BDO USA
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September 16, 2025
Port Pascagoula drives $18.3 billion in economic impact for Mississippi
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September 15, 2025
A framework deal on TikTok has been reached between the US and China
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Meredith Biesinger
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September 19, 2025
Discover treasures at Relics in Tupelo
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Alistair Begg
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September 19, 2025
Theology for life
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Susan Marquez
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September 18, 2025
Robert St. John roasted by Mississippi Press Foundation
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Russ Latino
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September 18, 2025
Kimmel’s “the FCC won’t let me be” moment
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Russ Latino
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September 18, 2025
Sticks and stones: Navigating ‘free speech’ after Charlie Kirk’s murder
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Sid Salter
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September 17, 2025
Nash’s book chronicles a new take on the realities of ‘Reconstruction in Mississippi’
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