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February 20, 2009
Jury decision awaited
The Clarion-Ledger, 2/20/9 The waiting game continues today for a verdict in the federal civil rights trial of Mayor Frank Melton and his former police bodyguard, Michael Recio. The jury tried to call it quits at 2 p.m. Thursday, the first full day of deliberations. But by the end of the day, there was no…
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February 20, 2009
Langston: Scruggs didn’t pay me
The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, 2/20/9 Former Booneville attorney Joey Langston says Richard “Dickie” Scruggs failed to pay him the $3 million he was promised for helping in a judicial bribery conspiracy. But even though he didn’t get the money from the noted ex-attorney, Langston did pay what was due to another person reportedly involved…
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February 20, 2009
Melton supporters see wait as positive
The Clarion-Ledger, 2/20/9 In the stormy case of Jackson Mayor Frank Melton and Michael Recio, the sun came out for their supporters around nightfall Thursday. “You live to fight another day,” said Stephanie Parker-Weaver, human resource officer for the Department of Public Works and special projects manager for Melton. Parker-Weaver smiled as she left the…
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February 20, 2009
Senator Merle Flowers video update – 2/20/9
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February 20, 2009
Melton timeline
The Clarion-Ledger, 2/19/9 Timeline of Mayor Frank Melton from July 4, 2005 to present.
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February 20, 2009
Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS) Report – 2/20/9
Report From Congress By Senator Roger F. Wicker WICKER SAYS OFFSHORE DRILLING PLAN SHOULD NOT BE DELAYED In a setback for advocates of increased domestic energy production, the Obama administration recently moved to delay action on increased oil and gas drilling off America’s coasts. The move, announced on February 10 by Secretary of Interior Ken…
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February 20, 2009
Bryant signs on to wind pool plan
The Sun Herald, 2/19/9 Hoping federal stimulus money will provide wiggle room in the state budget, Lt. Gov. Phil Bryant on Thursday endorsed a plan to prop up the insurance wind pool with another $20 million for fiscal year 2010. Members of the Gulf Coast Business Council and others say the measure is crucial to…
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February 20, 2009
Courthouse name no game: Debate brews over who’ll be honored
The Clarion-Ledger, 2/20/9 Rep. Bennie Thompson has reopened a debate over the name for the new federal courthouse in Jackson. Thompson, a Democrat who represents the 2nd District, recently introduced a bill that would name the courthouse under construction in downtown Jackson for the late R. Jess Brown, a civil rights lawyer in Jackson. Thompson…
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February 20, 2009
Top 5: Famous former male cheerleaders
The Washington Times, 2/20/9 In “Fired Up,” a teen comedy in area theaters this weekend, a pair of high school football hunks head for the sidelines to become cheerleaders. Stigma aside, it works for these secure-in-their-manhood dudes. 1. George W. Bush — Save the snickering. In the early ’60s, the former president was head cheerleader…
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February 20, 2009
Sales tax: Cities deserve local option tool
The Clarion-Ledger Editorial, 2/19/9 Once again, the Legislature is throwing up roadblocks to keep citizens in local communities from having the option to levy a local sales tax to finance projects those citizens deem beneficial. House Bill 1622 would authorize municipalities to add a 1 percent sales tax on most items – excluding hotels, restaurants,…
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February 20, 2009
Auditor, attorney general argue over legal fees lawsuit
The Clarion-Ledger, 2/20/9 Two state agencies argued in court Thursday over which has the authority to represent the state in a legal fees dispute. The attorney general’s office argues only it has the authority to bring a lawsuit on behalf of the state. The state auditor’s office said it had to hire outside attorneys because…
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February 20, 2009
State lawmakers tour world
The Sun Herald, 2/19/9 Mississippi lawmakers are seeing the world this Presidents’ Day break, with Republican Sen. Roger Wicker off on a congressional delegation visit to Israel, Syria and Austria and Democrat Rep. Gene Taylor already back from a visit to Colombia. Wicker, a new member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined delegation leader…
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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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September 15, 2025
A framework deal on TikTok has been reached between the US and China
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Susan Marquez
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September 21, 2025
Music world lost a legend with passing of Bobby Whitlock
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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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Russ Latino
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September 18, 2025
Kimmel’s “the FCC won’t let me be” moment
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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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