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January 28, 2009
Scruggs’ co-conspirators will soon learn fate
LegalNewsline, 1/27/9 Two of the co-conspirators of disgraced former plaintiffs attorney Richard “Dickie” Scruggs will be sentenced for their admitted roles in a judicial bribery scheme on Feb. 13. U.S. District Judge Neal Biggers submitted a sentencing order Thursday in the cases of Timothy Balducci and former Mississippi Auditor Steve Patterson. Both pleaded guilty to…
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January 28, 2009
Inconsistency marks Mississippi’s education spending
The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal Editorial, 1/28/9 With Mississippi’s economy worsening right along with the rest of the country, the crippling revenue shortfalls that are plaguing state and local governments will eventually focus attention on education spending – and not in a good way. As a matter of fact, one high-ranking state elected official shared…
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January 28, 2009
Early voting bill faces hurdles
The Clarion-Ledger, 1/28/9 Mississippians could head to the polls two weeks before Election Day if a key piece of legislation continues advancing in the 2009 regular session. But the future doesn’t appear bright for House Bill 185 unless lawmakers find a way to compromise. Senate leaders want voter identification provisions added to the bill that…
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January 28, 2009
Republicans eager for Barbour clone
Politico, 1/28/9 He’s not a candidate. He hasn’t endorsed anyone. He doesn’t even have a vote on the Republican National Committee. But in the race for the RNC chairmanship, there’s no figure who casts a longer shadow than Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour. For many longtime RNC members, Barbour, who served as chairman from 1993 to…
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January 28, 2009
Economy: Job losses add to state woes
The Clarion-Ledger Editorial, 1/28/9 The announcement Monday of thousands of new layoffs shows the depths of the recession that appears will get worse before it gets better. Some of the biggest national employers are slashing employees and here in Mississippi economists predict losses could hit10,000 to 15,000 in the next six months. All of the…
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January 28, 2009
Miss. delegation can’t agree on bailout package
The Clarion-Ledger, 1/28/9 Facing one of their toughest votes in their political careers this week, Mississippi’s lawmakers fail to agree about an $825 billion stimulus package that aims to help the ailing U.S. economy by using tax breaks and federal spending. Although President Barack Obama lobbied Republicans in the House and Senate on Tuesday for…
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January 28, 2009
BREAKING – Republican Gulfport Mayor Brent Warr indicted by the Feds for grant fraud – updated
State Auditor Stacey Pickering gets an assist . . AG Jim Hood nowhere to be found (again)
By Alan Lange 1/28/9
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January 28, 2009
Senator Chris McDaniel’s Weekly Legislative Report
Week three of the 2009 legislative session witnessed the reemergence of several important, but contentious issues. The issues of private property rights and eminent domain abuse were among them, as we are currently debating Senate Bill 2230. Just over three years ago, the United States Constitution was judicially amended by a vote of 5-4 in…
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January 28, 2009
Delta adds air service to Columbus area
The Clarion-Ledger, 1/27/9 Delta Airlines will offer new air service from Golden Triangle Regional Airport in Columbus to Memphis International Airport. “The ongoing job creation efforts in the Golden Triangle are a model for success in Mississippi and throughout the Southeast,” Sen. Thad Cochran said in a news release. “This development will aid existing industry…
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January 28, 2009
Sealing the deal
The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal Editorial, 1/28/9 The state of Mississippi has upheld its end of the bargain to keep Cooper Tire an economic linchpin in Tupelo and Northeast Mississippi. The 1,200 employees who work there and the hundreds more that rely on the company indirectly for their livelihoods got good news just before Christmas…
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January 28, 2009
House passes Cooper Tire incentive bill
The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, 1/28/9 Despite some grumbling by its members, the Mississippi House passed by a 117-4 margin Tuesday legislation designed to ensure Cooper Tire keeps its Tupelo plant open. House Ways and Means Chairman Percy Watson, D-Hattiesburg, told House members the legislation “is a time-sensitive economic development proposal.” Watson said it will…
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January 28, 2009
Cigarette tax debate goes on today
The Clarion-Ledger, 1/28/9 Legislation raising tobacco taxes is expected to face more debate today, but despite early optimism Tuesday, there is no consensus on how high the tax should be or how the money should be spent. Negotiations between House and Senate leaders that appeared promising ended Tuesday with no agreement. Senate leaders had warmed…
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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 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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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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