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March 24, 2009
Participants’ location hints at Scruggs grand jury
Participants’ location hints at Scruggs grand jury At least two cases could be in its focus, named by prosecutors: – Scruggs I – The attempted bribery of Circuit Judge Henry Lackey of Calhoun City by Scruggs, law partner Sidney Backstrom, attorney Timothy Balducci and his business colleague Steven Patterson. – Scruggs II – The alleged…
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March 24, 2009
Judge DeLaughter’s trial moved to August
Judge DeLaughter’s trial moved to August U.S. District Judge Glen Davidson has granted Hinds County Circuit Judge Bobby DeLaughter’s request to continue his trial on corruption charges. The trial is now set for Aug. 17 instead of April 6, and still will be in Oxford. Sun Herald 3/24/9
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March 24, 2009
PETTUS – This has been ‘not so much’ year at Miss. Capitol so far
This has been ‘not so much’ year at Miss. Capitol so far This year has been defined by a struggling economy and anemic tax collections, and that has limited the possibilities for innovative new programs in education, health care and other state services. Legislators convened in early January and originally were scheduled to end their…
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March 24, 2009
Jackson mayor’s aide Stephanie Parker-Weaver arrested at parade
Jackson mayor’s aide arrested at parade An aide to Mayor Frank Melton was arrested downtown on Saturday during the Mal’s St. Paddy’s Parade. Stephanie Parker-Weaver, 46, was charged with simple assault, disorderly conduct and disobeying a police officer. Clarion Ledger 3/24/9
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March 24, 2009
Robert Johnson – “Jackson Needs a Full-Time Police Chief and Not Taxation Without Representation
“Jackson Needs a Full-Time Police Chief and Not Taxation Without Representation” (Jackson, Miss.) – March 23, 2009 – Democratic Jackson Mayoral Candidate Robert L. Johnson called for a full-time police chief for the capital city and made clear to individuals gathered at Monday’s Mayoral Forum that the proposed tax increase referendum legislation for Jackson is…
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March 24, 2009
Everybody wants a coach with NCAA Tournament on his resume
Everybody wants a coach with NCAA Tournament on his resume They are coaching for their jobs. Not the ones they have, but the ones they hope to get. Or keep. Isn’t that what the NCAA Tournament is all about? While a handful of coaches know they have a legitimate shot at cutting those few final…
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March 24, 2009
MAJORITYINMS – MS GOP Responds to Dems Decision on Brown
MS GOP Responds to Dems Decision on Brown “I think it is outrageous that the leaders of the Mississippi Democratic Party would vote to put Ike Brown, who has been sanctioned by the Department of Justice for violating the voting rights of members of his own Party, on their state executive committee which is charged…
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March 24, 2009
Sidney Backstrom in Oxford – for grand jury testimony?
Backstrom in Oxford – for grand jury testimony? Scruggs I co-defendant Sidney Backstrom is in Oxford, Lafayette County Sheriff Buddy East told the Daily Journal about 10 a.m. “He’s been here a few days,” the sheriff said. Why he’s in Oxford isn’t a public matter, but a federal grand jury convenes today. NE MS Daily…
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March 23, 2009
NMC – Scruggs II (or III?) & Grand Jury Open Thread
Scruggs II (or III?) & Grand Jury Open Thread Recall that the prosecutors at the sentencing of Patterson and Balducci stated that he needed them as witnesses for the grand jury that commences today (and thus their report date is Wednesday), and there was some mention of this grand jury in the Scruggs hearing. So…
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March 23, 2009
FLEMING – Revolt in the MS Democratic Party
FLEMING – Revolt in the MS Democratic Party Last month, Hall was hired by a racially split vote, as all of the white members voted for Hall, while the Black vote was split between the current interim director Rosalind Rawls and Chris Smith, field coordinator for the historic Travis Childers congressional campaign. Both Rawls and…
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March 23, 2009
Taylor pushing wind-policy bill
The Clarion-Ledger, 3/23/9 Banking on public outrage against insurance companies, 4th District Rep. Gene Taylor says his bill to add wind coverage to the federal flood-insurance program stands a better shot at passage this Congress. “I would think that if there is ever a time to convince our fellow congressmen to rein in this industry,…
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March 23, 2009
BAD WEEKEND FOR TENNESSEE FANS IN GAINESVILLE
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/palmbeach/ufblog/entries/2009/03/23/bad_weekend_for_tennessee_fans.html Tennessee football coach Lane Kiffin might want to consult Vols baseball coach Todd Raleigh or softball coach Ralph Weekly before he takes his team down to Gainesville on Sept. 19. The coaches can fill him in on how to deal with a crushing defeat at the hands of the Gators, because they certainly have…
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Frank Corder
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June 5, 2026
Report: Improper ACA enrollments in Mississippi could cost taxpayers over $600 million
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June 5, 2026
Four former Alabama State men’s basketball players were paid to fix a game against Southern Miss in 2024, NCAA says
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Jeremy Pittari
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June 5, 2026
Lawmakers question Rural Health Transformation director on program’s transparency
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Daniel Tyson
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May 20, 2026
International Paper breaks ground on new $225 million facility in central Mississippi
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Frank Corder
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May 14, 2026
Azuria Water Solutions breaks ground on new manufacturing facility in Batesville
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Frank Corder
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May 12, 2026
M&M Bank’s Legear named chair of Atlanta Fed’s Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council
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Susan Marquez
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June 5, 2026
L.V. Hull Home and Legacy Center opens in Mississippi
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Alistair Begg
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June 5, 2026
As He planned
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Alistair Begg
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June 4, 2026
The lie of isolation
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Roger Wicker
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June 5, 2026
Mississippi building 21st century blue economy
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Sid Salter
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June 3, 2026
It’s the third of June and the haunting mystery of Gentry’s ‘Ode to Billy Joe’ remains
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Hunter Estes
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June 2, 2026
Mississippi needs the success sequence
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