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March 4, 2009
Officials identify stimulus roadwork
The Clarion-Ledger, 3/4/9 The Mississippi Department of Transportation has published a list of nearly $200 million worth of “shovel-ready” projects it plans to fund largely with money from the federal economic stimulus package, but there is little in the list for the metro Jackson area. In the list of 44 projects, Hinds County stands to…
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March 4, 2009
Warr won’t seek re-election
The Sun Herald, 3/3/9 As he planted trees and trimmed shrubs in his yard Sunday, Mayor Brent Warr resigned himself to leaving office after only one term. He announced his decision Tuesday on videotape as he and his wife prepare to fight Katrina fraud charges leveled against them in a 16-count federal indictment. The 45-year-old…
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March 4, 2009
PEER: Highways not being built for entire state’s needs
The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, 3/4/9 Mississippi’s highways have not been built lately with statewide needs in mind, but by regional priorities that skew and sap statewide goals, a state watchdog agency reports. It also predicts that, given the state’s inadequate funding, the Vision 21 highway program the Legislature mandated in 2002 – including Highways…
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March 4, 2009
Stimulus resolution still alive
The Clarion-Ledger, 3/4/9 State lawmakers are expected to continue trying today to bypass Gov. Haley Barbour to accept all of the $2.8 billion in federal stimulus dollars available to Mississippi. House Concurrent Resolution 64 certifies the state’s intention to request and use all of the money, with or without Barbour’s approval. It cleared the House…
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March 4, 2009
5th U.S. Circuit Court: Ike Brown violated white voters’ rights
The Clarion-Ledger Editorial, 3/4/9 The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans agreed Friday with U.S. District Judge Tom S. Lee of Forest that Noxubee County Democratic Party Chairman Ike Brown systematically violated white voters’ rights. The landmark case marks the first time in history that the federal government has used the 1965…
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March 4, 2009
Deadline strikes: Voter ID, elderly tax break dead
The Clarion-Ledger, 3/4/9 Legislation requiring Mississippians to show identification and allowing them to vote early appears dead with about a month left in the session, while measures that provide accountability for public schools and funding for Medicaid are still alive. Tuesday was the deadline for House and Senate committees to decide the fates of bills…
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March 4, 2009
Lewis to run for Ward 6 post in Jackson
The Clarion-Ledger, 3/3/9 The former head of Jackson’s Community Improvement Division filed paperwork today to run for the Ward 6 post on the City Council. Joe Lewis stepped down from his city position on Friday. Among other things, he oversaw the city’s program to demolish abandoned and rundown houses. Lewis now enters a crowded council…
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March 4, 2009
NMC – Cynthia Speetjens Moves to Withdraw in Bobby DeLaughter’s case
Cynthia Speetjens Moves to Withdraw in DeLaughter’s case The motion states that there is a conflict, and that she has informed Judge DeLaughter she is withdrawing. No new counsel is named or suggested. Here it is. NMC 3/4/9
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March 4, 2009
SNOWDEN – Voter I.D. Debacle
Voter I.D. Debacle The ostensible reason for killing the bill is that it contained provisions for early voting as well as for photo Voter I.D. But the early voting provisions were crafted by House Republicans (and revised by Sen. Burton) with the active input of both the Secretary of State and the Governor. Had aversion…
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March 4, 2009
McD’s fiasco: Belichick’s revenge?
McD’s fiasco: Belichick’s revenge? The way his best-laid plans have blown up on new Broncos coach Josh McDaniels over the past week, it’s almost as if some nefarious rival had a hand in it. And it’s not out of the question that one did. The deal Patriots coach Bill Belichick ended up making for quarterback…
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March 4, 2009
The Toughest Place to Win in Sports
The Toughest Place to Win in Sports The road winning percentage in major men’s college basketball is .340 — meaning the road team wins roughly one out of every three games. Somewhere on Earth there may be a sport in which this figure is lower. But it isn’t the NBA, NHL, American or Australian football,…
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March 4, 2009
NFL star’s auto sales fall with economy
NFL star’s auto sales fall with economy An auto dealership owned by former New Orleans Saints standout Deuce McAllister will continue to operate as usual after filing for bankruptcy protection, the owner said Tuesday. clarionledger.com 3/4/09
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December 16, 2025
Ole Miss playoff game gifts Oxford, region economic holiday surge
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Jeremy Pittari
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December 16, 2025
IHL requesting $130 million bond to address aging university facilities
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December 16, 2025
The US gained 64,000 jobs in November but lost 105,000 in October; unemployment rate at 4.6%
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Frank Corder
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December 15, 2025
Amick Farms announces $74.5 million expansion in Jones County
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December 11, 2025
$100 million metallurgical biocarbon manufacturer locating in Pike County
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December 2, 2025
BWC Terminals break ground in Pascagoula
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Meredith Biesinger
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December 16, 2025
Christmas magic on the Coast: Holiday wonder at Beau Rivage
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Alistair Begg
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December 16, 2025
Gospel ABC
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December 15, 2025
The last strand of tinsel
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Kimberly Ross
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December 16, 2025
Lessons from Luigi: Quit lionizing cold-blooded murderers
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Dr. Patrick Miller
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December 16, 2025
The Hidden Gem: Why education freedom is the new economic development
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Russ Latino
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December 10, 2025
University of Mississippi Chancellor responds to Lauren Stokes’ First Amendment lawsuit, seeks dismissal
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