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February 11, 2009
Notables aplenty in Frank Melton courtroom; alas, Herman’s Hermits not there
Notables aplenty in courtroom; alas, Herman’s Hermits not there Reluctant witness Michael Taylor was, at times, hard to understand. He gave evasive answers and mumbled. But there was some humor in his testimony. During questioning, Taylor was asked whether he saw anyone at the duplex on West Ridgeway Street during previous visits with the mayor.…
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February 11, 2009
MITCHELL – Scruggs pleads guilty 2nd time
Scruggs pleads guilty 2nd time On Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Glen Davidson sentenced the 62-year-old former lawyer to seven years in prison for his role in a scheme to influence Hinds County Circuit Judge Bobby DeLaughter in a legal-fees dispute. When Scruggs was sentenced on the first corruption charge on June 27, he appeared badly…
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February 11, 2009
DJ – US Attorney: Expect Scruggs II indictment soon
U.S. ATTORNEY: EXPECT ‘SCRUGGS II’ INDICTMENT SOON There was little doubt he was speaking of suspended Judge Bobby DeLaughter, who former Booneville attorney Joey Langston said months ago was tempted by Scruggs with a federal judgeship. Specifically, the shadow falls on scheme participants as described Tuesday by Assistant U.S. Attorney Robert Norman: former New Albany…
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February 11, 2009
MITCHELL – Tale of corruption, greed might not be over
Tale of corruption, greed might not be over “The system needs purging,” said Clarksdale lawyer Charlie Merkel, lead counsel for one of Scruggs’ former law partners, Bob Wilson. “I would hope any leads developed through Scruggs’ cooperation that implicate other public officials or others who tried to influence public officials will be followed up and…
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February 11, 2009
SALTER – Scruggs’ second guilty plea puts heat on Judge DeLaughter
Scruggs’ second guilty plea puts heat on Judge DeLaughter Court records established that Peters allegedly received a total of $1 million for helping persuade DeLaughter to rule in Scruggs’ favor in the legal fee dispute. The $425,000 is apparently all that’s left after taxes and stock market losses. Scruggs, Langston, Balducci, Patterson and Peters have…
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February 11, 2009
DJ – More jail time for Scruggs
More jail time for Scruggs “I acknowledge and own up fully to my role,” he told Senior Judge Glen H. Davidson in a packed federal courtroom. “I will do everything I can to make it as right as I can.” Scruggs, 62, of Oxford had just admitted to his second scheme to bribe a circuit…
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February 11, 2009
SLABBED – Dick Scruggs and the Plea Tree for Scruggs II
Dick Scruggs and the Plea Tree for Scruggs II Slabbed 2/10/9
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February 11, 2009
Simpson County Chancery Judge Larry Buffington shows his ass . . . and has it shown back
Today, an attorney representing two Simpson County supervisors filed a motion to quash a subpoena from Judge Larry Buffington. Buffington’s order reeked of whimsy and flaunting power that he may in fact not have. Buffington had subpoenaed the supes to appear before him to bless the hiring of Oliver Diaz. Apparently, the supes didn’t take…
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February 11, 2009
Drabinski Audit Finds Entergy Mississippi’s Fuel Practices in Customers’ Best Interests
Independent Audit Finds Entergy Mississippi’s Fuel Practices in Customers’ Best Interests An independent audit commissioned by the Mississippi Public Service Commission shows many of Entergy Mississippi, Inc.’s fuel procurement and adjustment practices are sound and in customers’ best interests. Entergy Mississippi regards the report as an important assessment of the company’s business practices and pledges…
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February 11, 2009
Connecting the dots . . . “shortly” – Dickie Scruggs day in court – UPDATED
He pleads guilty to mail fraud involving illicitly influencing a second judge. And there's more to come. by Alan Lange 2/10/9
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February 11, 2009
More witness tampering claims in Melton trial
More witness tampering claims in Melton trial Jackson Mayor Frank Melton is on trial in federal court for violating the civil rights of the duplex’s owner and tenant. His attorney says an FBI agent had impermissible contact with prosecution witness Michael Taylor during a short recess Tuesday morning. Taylor, who participated in the sledgehammer attack,…
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February 11, 2009
YP – Latest filings in the fee dispute involving Joey Langston and Auditor Stacey Pickering
There have been a couple of recent developments in Pickering (State) vs. Langston et. al. I am attaching a list of filings and exhibits that are pertinent to the case. It’s rather voluminous – 55 pages or so. YallPolitics 2/10/9
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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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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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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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