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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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January 28, 2009
No JATRAN cut, riders told by mayor, council
The Clarion-Ledger, 1/28/9 Jackson city leaders promised a room full of JATRAN bus riders Tuesday they would not be left without public transportation. Bus riders packed the City Council chamber for a public hearing on a plan to cut four routes and reduce the remaining bus service. “It is very clear that we’re being premature…
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January 28, 2009
MS Delegation on bailout – Thompson-“Yes”, Harper/Taylor-“No”, Childers-“I dunno”
Miss. delegation can’t agree on bailout package Republican 3rd District Rep. Gregg Harper plans to vote “no” when the House considers the bill, probably today. “I have always been taught when you dig yourself into a hole, the best way to get out is to stop digging,” Harper said. “The Democrats’ plan includes wasteful government…
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January 28, 2009
WSJ – You won’t believe what’s in that bailout/stimulus bill
You won’t believe what’s in that stimulus bill We’ve looked it over, and even we can’t quite believe it. There’s $1 billion for Amtrak, the federal railroad that hasn’t turned a profit in 40 years; $2 billion for child-care subsidies; $50 million for that great engine of job creation, the National Endowment for the Arts;…
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January 28, 2009
Tennessee’s Kiffin may not be ready for SEC
http://www.al.com/sports/press-register/pfinebaum.ssf?/base/sports/1233137723313770.xml&coll=3 What is the biggest upset in sports history? Was it Joe Namath leading the New York Jets over the Baltimore Colts 40 years ago in Super Bowl III (after guaranteeing the win)? The Colts were favored by 18. Or what about the “Miracle on Ice” with the USA men’s hockey team beating the Soviet…
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January 28, 2009
Wounded Tiger faces rankings challenge
http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/golf/01/28/tiger.woods.comeback/ The world’s number one golfer hasn’t hit a ball in competition since he won the U.S. Open in June last year. Now Tiger Woods faces a challenge to hold on to his place at the top of the rankings. Woods literally limped to victory last year at Torrey Pines in southern California, after an…
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January 28, 2009
Due Process Claim Shot Down in Football Death; ‘Confined to Torts’
http://blogs.wsj.com/law/2009/01/26/due-process-claim-shot-down-in-football-death-confined-to-torts/?mod=googlenews_wsj Last week, LB readers expressed a wide range of opinion on whether a high school football coach in Kentucky should’ve been charged criminally for the heat-related death of his 15 year-old player. On Friday, a day after the indictment of the Kentucky coach, the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals decided a similar case, holding…
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January 28, 2009
WSJLAWBLOG – Q&A with John Grisham . . . writes to Dickie – advocates no jail for white collar crime
A Law Blog Q&A With John Grisham How about your friend Dickie Scruggs? I correspond with Dickie in prison. Can you give us an update? He says that [in prison] you realize how tough you are. The only thing I’ll say – the one story he told me – is that he’s working with inmates…
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January 28, 2009
Eaton pushes for bogged-down case to continue for trial in 2010
Eaton pushes for bogged-down case to continue for trial in 2010 Improper conduct by one of its former attorneys in a $1 billion theft-of-trade secret lawsuit shouldn’t derail the case from its February 2010 trial date, the company says in court papers. Eaton Corp., which designs, tests and manufactures aerospace hydraulic fluid applications for commercial…
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January 28, 2009
HARRISONBLOG – Legislative Deadlines – Nunnellee wants to extend time
Legislative Deadlines Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Alan Nunnelee, R-Tupelo, wants to extend the time between the two deadlines to give the members and the public time to digest the budget. While it may seem like an inside-baseball type of issue, Nunnelee’s proposal at its core is an open government issue. Good for him. Bobby Harrison…
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January 28, 2009
NAACP against education bill
NAACP against education bill The Mississippi NAACP held its annual legislative day on Tuesday, urging lawmakers to oppose the Children’s First Act and any proposals for charter schools. The act is an accountability bill supporters say will help underperforming school districts. The bill would make it easier to fire superintendents and school board members, both…
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January 28, 2009
JJ – Linda Harmon made the “Most Wanted” list in Tennessee
Linda Harmon made the “Most Wanted” list in Tennessee Former Jackson Socialite Linda Harmon made the “Most Wanted” list in Tennessee: Linda Harmon “Authorities say a Franklin woman convinced at least two people to invest money with her, only to allegedly rip them off. The numbers aren’t anywhere close to the scale of that big…
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September 18, 2026
Lawmakers say Ag Commissioner order on excused school absences is non-binding
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September 18, 2026
House lawmakers exploring ways to cut Mississippi property taxes, car tag fees
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Cass Rutledge
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September 18, 2026
Industrial Timber expanding its Ripley operations with $2.6 million investment
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September 15, 2026
Hitachi Energy brings largest U.S. investment to date to Mississippi
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September 10, 2026
General Atomics announced second expansion this year, bringing 125 more jobs to Shannon
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Frank Corder
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September 10, 2026
C Spire expanding fiber network with new high-capacity corridor between Jackson and Olive Branch
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Matt Friedeman
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September 20, 2026
What football can teach us about discipleship
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September 18, 2026
Kiffin’s return to face the program he spurned looms over No. 7 LSU’s visit to No. 8 Ole Miss
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Susan Marquez
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September 18, 2026
Acclaimed graphic novelist John Jennings to lead weeklong residency at The MAX
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Sid Salter
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September 16, 2026
Despite many statutory protections, there is no clear constitutional right to clean water
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Russ Latino
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September 15, 2026
Sydney Sweeney Novig Ad: Body positivity’s double standard
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Merle Flowers
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September 10, 2026
Mississippi does not have pharmacies to spare
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