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March 3, 2009
Lou Piniella outraged by ESPN analyst’s criticism (Cubs fans)
Lou Piniella outraged by ESPN analyst’s criticism MESA, Ariz. — ESPN baseball analyst Steve Phillips might want to steer clear of Lou Piniella when the Cubs play Milwaukee on an April 12 ESPN telecast. Piniella was fuming over a remark Phillips made recently on Chet Coppock’s WMVP-AM 1000 radio show. Asked about Kosuke Fukudome’s rookie…
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March 3, 2009
DJ – Zach Scruggs’ stay in Lafayette jail indefinite
Zach Scruggs’ stay in Lafayette jail indefinite The U.S. Bureau of Prisons apparently has reined in former attorney Zach Scruggs to remind him he’s still a federal prisoner. Scruggs, 34, of Oxford caused such a stir last week, as he was seen passing through town from an Arkansas prison to a Tupelo halfway house, that…
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March 3, 2009
Jurors share final vote count in Frank Melton trial – 7-5 to acquit on most counts
Jurors share final vote count Judge Dan Jordan declared a mistrial last Tuesday in the case against the Mayor and his former bodyguard Michael Recio. Since the trial ended last week, we have been in contact with one juror named Martha from Hattiesburg. She’s already provided us with great insight on the deliberations. Now she’s…
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March 3, 2009
5th Circuit Court decision in US v Brown
Here is the full decision from the 5th Circuit on the voter discrimination lawsuit against Ike Brown of Noxubee County. Judge Tom Lee was upheld in full.
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March 3, 2009
5th Circuit – Dem chairman disenfranchised white voters
Court: Dem chairman disenfranchised white voters A three-judge panel of the 5th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals in New Orleans upheld a 2007 ruling by U.S. District Judge Tom Lee, siding with the Justice Department against Brown. The panel’s decision came Friday. In a rare case that used the 1965 Voting Rights Act to assert…
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March 3, 2009
Roadblock on red light camera ban
Roadblock on red light camera ban House Bill 1568 aims to ban the cameras statewide, and it faces debate in the full Senate. But key House and Senate leaders working on the bill said Monday it probably will end up in negotiations between the chambers, where it could undergo significant changes. At issue are questions…
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March 3, 2009
CL – Editorial on the Spending Bill Vote
Earmarks: No to big spending, except … Ironically, while U.S. Sens. Thad Cochran and Roger Wicker, both Republicans, voted against the president’s stimulus package saying it was too much government spending, they are supporting the $410 billion omnibus budget and have earmarks included. Ironically, Democratic 1st District U.S. Rep. Travis Childers, who supported the stimulus,…
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March 3, 2009
Eric Stringfellow calls on Frank Melton to leave office . . . again
It’s clear Melton isn’t going to jail, but he should leave office This should really be a short discussion. Another trial would be a waste of time and money. After an acquittal in state court and last week’s mistrial in U.S. District Court, it’s time to accept the reality that Melton will not be convicted…
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March 3, 2009
PETTUS – Many voters judge politicos’ support for issues on funding
Many voters judge politicos’ support for issues on funding Supporters said activities such as youth baseball tournaments are good for economic development because they attract hundreds of out-of-towners who pay for meals, gasoline and hotel rooms. They also said young people need places for healthful, productive activities so they can stay off the streets and…
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March 3, 2009
$8 Million for MS-01 – Travis Childers votes against spending bill
Childers lands $8 million for district Rep. Travis Childers, though still a newcomer to the congressional funding game, appears to have learned well based on the $8 million secured for his district in the $410 billion Omnibus Appropriations bill approved by the House Wednesday night. Missing from the list of district-wide projects on the list,…
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March 2, 2009
Satisfying ending unlikely for ‘BCS Goes to Washington’
Satisfying ending unlikely for ‘BCS Goes to Washington’ The disclaimer is right there on GovTrack.us, one of those watchdog websites that monitors of the voting records in the House and Senate: The majority of bills and resolutions never make it out of committee. Remember that when you think politicians are going to “fix” the BCS.…
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March 2, 2009
The Mountain West’s attack on the BCS is flawed
The Mountain West’s attack on the BCS is flawed It’s so easy to jump on the ride now. So easy to stand tall and pound your chest and demand wrongs be righted because it’s all so plain to see. Only it isn’t. The absolute worst thing the Mountain West Conference could’ve done in the aftermath…
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Frank Corder
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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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Frank Corder
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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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Lynne Jeter
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September 16, 2025
Port Pascagoula drives $18.3 billion in economic impact for Mississippi
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Josh Boak, Associated Press
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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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