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March 19, 2009
Tobacco tax tied to economy
The Clarion-Ledger, 3/19/9 Negotiations to raise the state’s cigarette tax inched forward Wednesday as lawmakers braced for another round of bad economic news that could prompt more budget-trimming. House and Senate negotiators met briefly but came to no agreement on how high to raise the 18-cent tax or how to spend the revenue. They’ll meet…
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March 19, 2009
House OKs furniture tax credit
The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, 3/18/9 The House, without a dissenting vote, passed legislation Tuesday aimed at saving jobs in the ailing furniture industry. The measure would provide a tax break to furniture manufacturers. Its approval came on the final day for the chamber to take it up. On Monday, House Ways and Means Chairman…
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March 19, 2009
AG: Miss. Senate must OK MDOT head
The Clarion-Ledger, 3/18/9 In an opinion made public today, Attorney General Jim Hood said Mississippi Department of Transportation Executive Director Butch Brown must be reconfirmed by the state Senate in order to serve another term as the agency’s chief. Senate Highways and Transportation Committee member Hob Bryan, D-Amory, requested the opinion. Brown said he learned…
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March 19, 2009
Stewart case has influenced judicial elections and tort debate
The Clarion-Ledger Editorial, 3/18/9 Almost a decade ago, Dr. Edsel Stewart, 73, of McComb, thought he had bought some life insurance to protect his children from estate taxes. Specifically, Stewart thought he bought a $1 million life insurance policy from Prudential Life Insurance for a premium of $105,000 per year. Stewart thought he had given…
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March 19, 2009
Perry / Bennie’s ties to Stanford
Perry / Bennie’s ties to Stanford Allen Stanford, accused by the Securities and Exchange Commission of engaging in an $8 billion fraud, maintained a fleet of jets, a yacht, and a mansion and properties in Antigua and the Caribbean, including his own personal island. The Antiguan government named him “Knight Commander of the Most Distinguished…
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March 19, 2009
WLBT coverage subpoenaed by judicial performance commission on Buffington
WLBT coverage subpoenaed by judicial performance commission on Buffington The Mississippi Judicial Performance Commission has subpoenaed WLBT’s news coverage of a session ordered by Simpson County Chancery Judge Larry Buffington. Buffington ordered a joint meeting of the Simpson County Board of Supervisors with the court. It was his effort to determine who leaked information to…
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March 19, 2009
Miss. lawmaker critical of Ariz. sheriff probe
Miss. lawmaker critical of Ariz. sheriff probe The U.S. House’s judiciary committee also plans to hold a hearing next month on the allegations against Arpaio. Four Democratic members of the committee, including its chairman, Rep. John Conyers Jr. of Michigan, had requested the Justice Department investigation. The 10 Republican congressmen who wrote the letter to…
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March 19, 2009
Rep. Gregg Harper to host MS-03 Military Academy Day
U.S. Representative Gregg Harper (R–Miss.) will host the annual Third Congressional District Military Academy Day at Madison Central High School on Saturday, March 28th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Military Academy Day is for interested students and parents to learn more about our nation’s military academies, requirements for admission and the appointment process. Congressman…
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March 19, 2009
Scott: Fight crime by increasing police, making public safety top budget priority
CONTACT: TERRY R. CASSREINO PHONE: (601) 454-7419 E-MAIL: terry@cassreino.net Scott: Fight crime by increasing police, making public safety top budget priority JACKSON (Thursday, March 19, 2009) – Brenda Scott, a Democratic candidate for Jackson mayor, said she will fight crime by giving the Jackson Police Department the number of officers it needs, paying officers a…
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March 19, 2009
Kincaid: LSU relaxed and ready to make noise in NCAAs
http://www.wwltv.com/sports/ncaa/stories/wwl031809tpkincaid.4aa9634d.html GREENSBORO – The home team may look the part, but LSU is up to the task. At least, they’ve got me fooled after day one in Greensboro, one of the NCAA’s regional sites. North Carolina’s the top seed in this bracket and they certainly have the home court advantage since the ‘Boro’ is less…
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March 19, 2009
Five first-round games to watch
Five first-round games to watch No. 14 North Dakota State over No. 3 Kansas If this game was played in Hollywood, the Bison would be a lock to pull off this shocker. North Dakota State owns the best story in the tournament, what with this group of seniors redshirting as freshmen so they’d have one…
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March 19, 2009
Here are 10 picks you can book
Here are 10 picks you can book My friends are always jealous that I get good seats to some of the best sporting events in the world. Before HD-TV and the televising of nearly all sports events, being a sports writer was far better than being a sports fan. Now, not so much, especially this…
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February 27, 2026
Senate Public Health Committee advances bill to allow Ibogaine trials
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Frank Corder
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February 27, 2026
Mississippi House moves to exempt NIL compensation from state income tax
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February 27, 2026
Scouting America will alter its policies to maintain support from the U.S. military, Pentagon says
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February 25, 2026
Carpenter Pole and Piling expanding in Wiggins
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February 23, 2026
Supreme Court agrees to hear from oil and gas companies trying to block climate change lawsuits
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February 18, 2026
Firehawk Aerospace establishing manufacturing operations in Crawford
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February 27, 2026
Jasmine Blanton: A paint brush, a pen, and a message
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February 27, 2026
A prayer for prosperity
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Susan Marquez
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February 26, 2026
Mississippians choose catfish on Fridays during Lent
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Roger Wicker
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February 27, 2026
America and Europe share a destiny
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David Ibsen
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February 26, 2026
Mississippi should look to President Trump and Congress to ensure fair access to banking
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Mike Chaney
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February 25, 2026
Insurance fraud effects everyone
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