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February 16, 2009
Wicker outspent Musgrove in U.S. Senate campaign
The Mississippi Press, 2/14/9 In last year’s bitter special election for a U.S. Senate seat, winner Roger Wicker, R-Tupelo, outspent former Gov. Ronnie Musgrove, D-Jackson, by a better than 2-1 margin, according to recently compiled federal election data. Wicker, who had previously served in the House, spent some $6.4 million to hold the seat for…
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February 16, 2009
State monitors JPS board meetings
The Clarion-Ledger, 2/16/9 The state Department of Education is monitoring Jackson Public Schools’ board meetings in response to complaints from school district employees and the community. State Superintendent of Education Hank Bounds’ office received numerous phone calls from JPS employees, “parents and other citizens about the length of the board meetings and how the board…
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February 16, 2009
Medicaid: Still needs long-term solution
The Clarion-Ledger Editorial, 2/16/9 While there have been some encouraging signs on both sides of the political spectrum in Mississippi over Medicaid funding, the fact remains that the Legislature has yet to provide stable funding for the program that provides public health care to the poor, the blind and disabled and children. More than six…
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February 16, 2009
MDOC trying to cut costs, instituting hiring freeze
The Clarion-Ledger, 2/15/9 As part of its cost-cutting plan, the Mississippi Department of Corrections has a hiring freeze, employees who leave aren’t being replaced unless they are essential security personnel, and prisoners are being removed from county jails and private prisons. The MDOC has had to trim its budget by $16.4 million the past two…
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February 16, 2009
Mississippi lawmakers target traffic cameras
The Clarion-Ledger, 2/16/9 A proposed statewide ban on traffic cameras is moving through the 2009 regular legislative session, prompting concern from Jackson law enforcement officers who cite the cameras’ effectiveness at reducing accidents and raising revenue. House Bill 1568 would do away with the cameras in all cities and counties. The measure cleared the House…
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February 16, 2009
Audit: Phone law results mixed
The Clarion-Ledger, 2/15/9 A state law designed to curb cell-phone usage among state agencies has not cut costs as some had expected but may have increased efficiency, according to a recent state auditor’s report. Since 2004, agencies have added more than 1,000 wireless devices to the state’s tab, pushing service subscription costs up 25 percent…
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February 16, 2009
Hewes III sets sights on 2011
The Sun Herald, 2/14/9 Looks like South Mississippi’s own state Sen. Billy Hewes III, R-Gulfport, is planning a run at lieutenant governor. After briefly denying it last week, when the Sun Herald told him we had an e-mail from his brother saying as much, he admitted his ambitions. Hewes was, last I checked, “leading” a…
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February 16, 2009
Shouldn’t take time, money to open govt.
The Clarion-Ledger Editorial, 2/15/9 Efforts for a more open government in Mississippi seem to be coming down to two key issues – time and money. Ask your friendly government official for a copy of a document and you might hear “come back in a couple of weeks and we’ll see.” Or, even more likely these…
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February 16, 2009
Miss. to receive billions from stimulus
The Clarion-Ledger, 2/14/9 The massive new stimulus plan approved Friday could touch the life of nearly every Mississippian. The $787 billion package offers tax breaks to individuals and businesses, increases spending on an array of government programs — from Medicaid to school lunches — and pours millions into construction of roads, bridges and military bases.…
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February 16, 2009
Bill Russell remains in total control
Bill Russell remains in total control PHOENIX – Blocked shots weren’t an official NBA statistic until the 1973-74 season, four years after Bill Russell had retired. But the tales of his swats are legendary, and often the corollary to the story is that he didn’t just send the ball out of bounds. Rather, he guided…
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February 16, 2009
Recruiting fever still escalating
Recruiting fever still escalating There’s a tie for the title of most absurd development in sports in the last 10 years. Both, not surprisingly, are a product of the explosion of interest in the recruitment of high school athletes. In this corner, wearing a large robe of self-importance and a complete lack of humility, is…
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February 16, 2009
Leach and Texas Tech unlikely to reach common ground
Leach and Texas Tech unlikely to reach common ground Texas Tech has issued head football coach Mike Leach an ultimatum. Red Raider officials have given Leach until 5 p.m. Tuesday to accept their latest contract extension, or the offer will be withdrawn. But Leach appears unwilling to accept the new pact. If the deadline passes…
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December 19, 2025
Additional funding sought to expand Miss. Dept. of Education’s coaching support program
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Daniel Tyson
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December 19, 2025
Lawmakers consider ways to assist with Mississippi military service members’ mental health struggles
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Jeremy Pittari
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December 19, 2025
Mississippi sees rise in K-12 teacher vacancies
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Frank Corder
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December 19, 2025
Firehawk Aerospace expands U.S. rocket manufacturing by acquiring Mississippi facility
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December 18, 2025
Steel industry supplier P.C. Campana moving manufacturing line to Vicksburg
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December 15, 2025
Amick Farms announces $74.5 million expansion in Jones County
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December 19, 2025
Ole Miss bracing for a better Tulane team in College Football Playoff opener
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December 19, 2025
His hands raised high
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December 18, 2025
College Football Playoff picks: Sooners, Aggies, Rebels and Ducks should advance to quarterfinals
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Kelley Williams
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December 19, 2025
Cliff Notes for Corps speak
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Sid Salter
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December 17, 2025
PERS pension concerns remain volatile for state lawmakers in 2026 as markets rumble
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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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