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January 30, 2009
Economic fuel
The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal Editorial, 1/30/9 The economic stimulus bill that passed the U.S. House of Representatives late Wednesday is mind-boggling in its magnitude – $819 billion in new spending and tax cuts. It’s surely not a perfect bill, either, but then there really is no such thing. Some of its smaller components don’t…
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January 30, 2009
State plane could be sold on eBay
The Clarion-Ledger, 1/30/9 A taxpayer-funded jet used to fly Gov. Haley Barbour and other elected officials in and out of Mississippi could soon be for sale on the Internet. House Bill 1065 cleared the state House on Thursday. It requires Mississippi to sell its Cessna Citation by competitive bids, public auction or on eBay, the…
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January 30, 2009
Miss. car tag fund in shortfall
The Clarion-Ledger, 1/30/9 Until a compromise can be reached in the Legislature, Mississippi counties are facing an estimated shortfall of $33 million from car tag revenues. Hinds County could see a loss of $1 million this fiscal year, Tax Collector Eddie Fair said, and he has no idea how the county could recoup that. “A…
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January 30, 2009
Entergy takes PSC to court over rate hike
The Clarion-Ledger, 1/30/9 Entergy Mississippi is challenging the state Public Service Commission’s recent denial of its request for a $3.7 million base rate adjustment. In an appeal filed recently with the state Supreme Court, Entergy argues that the commission has violated the company’s “constitutional rights” and caused the company’s rates to yield less than a…
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January 30, 2009
Senate President Pro Tempore Billy Hewes appointed Chairman of Mississippi National Guard Caucus
Senate President Pro Tempore Billy Hewes appointed Chairman of Mississippi National Guard Caucus Members of the Mississippi legislature met at the State Capitol this week for the formation of the Legislative National Guard Caucus. Senator Ezell Lee, who serves as Deputy Chairman of the Caucus along with Rep. Credell Calhoun, said it was created to…
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January 30, 2009
Senate boosts tobacco taxes
The Clarion-Ledger, 1/30/9 Mississippi smokers could start paying more for a pack of cigarettes in March if state lawmakers come to a quick agreement on a tax hike bill that advanced again Thursday. House Bill 365 cleared the full Senate, but not before lawmakers in that chamber lowered the proposed tax increase and earmarked some…
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January 30, 2009
Education: Hold leadership accountable
The Clarion-Ledger Editorial, 1/30/9 Mississippi has the legal and moral responsibility for trying to educate 493,302 students in the state’s K-12 public school system in 900 schools in 152 school districts across the state. Toward those efforts, state taxpayers are investing $2.18 billion in state tax revenues and another $20 million in Public School Building…
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January 30, 2009
Windpool keeps on growing
The Clarion-Ledger, 1/29/9 The number of Mississippians receiving coverage from the the state-funded insurer of last resort continues to grow monthly. Some 42,000 people use the windpool and about 800 new policies are added monthly on average, Joe Shumaker, manager of the Mississippi Windstorm Underwriters Association, told the Senate Insurance Committee. “Unfortunately, the windpool is…
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January 30, 2009
Flashback Friday: Jackie Sherrill – Part I
Flashback Friday: Jackie Sherrill – Part I For 13 years, Jackie Sherrill roamed the sidelines at Mississippi State and led the Bulldogs to seven winning seasons, six bowl games and even a 10-win season. Referred to some as simply ‘Coach’, Sherrill gave Bulldog fans plenty to cheer about during his long tenure in Starkville. Sherrill,…
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January 30, 2009
House resolution the wrong forum for BCS gripes
http://www.fbnewsleader.com/articles/2009/01/29/sports/02john.txt A dozen members of the House of Representatives reportedly cast “no” or “present” votes on a resolution intended to commend the University of Florida for winning the BCS Championship earlier this month. Among the nay sayers, as one would expect, were representatives from Utah and Texas, whose teams many felt should have been given…
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January 30, 2009
Wolverines comb nation for prospects
Wolverines comb nation for prospects A year ago, Rich Rodriguez was forced to scramble to assemble his first recruiting class at Michigan. The bulk of it was already in place from the efforts of Lloyd Carr’s staff, so Rodriguez’s assistants spent January finishing it off, mostly with speed players from previously untapped areas or recruits…
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January 30, 2009
New Orleans Saints fans should be ready for life without Deuce: Saints mailbag
New Orleans Saints fans should be ready for life without Deuce: Saints mailbag Here’s today’s daily installment of the Saints Insider mailbag. There are several subjects on the agenda, among them Deuce McAllister’s future, Gregg Williams’ scheme, possible trade scenarios and Usama Young’s ability to move to safety. I’ll answer more questions in a third…
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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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Frank Corder
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December 18, 2025
Steel industry supplier P.C. Campana moving manufacturing line to Vicksburg
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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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Matt Friedeman
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December 21, 2025
The conspiracy of the insignificant
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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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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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