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January 14, 2009
Senator Roger Wicker Joins Effort to Prevent Reinstatement of So-Called “Fairness Doctrine”
Wicker Joins Effort to Prevent Reinstatement of So-Called “Fairness Doctrine” In an effort to prevent the Democratic majority in Congress from silencing talk radio by resurrecting the so-called “Fairness Doctrine,” U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., has cosponsored the Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2009. This legislation would prevent the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from reinstating the…
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January 14, 2009
LNL – Suit against Scruggs implicates ‘former U.S. Senator’
Suit against Scruggs implicates ‘former U.S. Senator’ A new lawsuit against incarcerated plaintiffs attorney Richard “Dickie” Scruggs accuses a state judge and a former U.S. Senator of teaming with Scruggs in a judicial bribery scheme. The suit, filed Monday by Scruggs’ former asbestos litigation partner William Roberts Wilson, alleges a conspiracy that involves Scruggs, his…
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January 14, 2009
Source: Rebels DT to declare for draft
Source: Rebels DT to declare for draft Mississippi defensive tackle Greg Hardy is expected to announce as early as Tuesday that he will enter the NFL draft, a person close to Hardy said. espn.com 1/13/09
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January 13, 2009
The Tebow experiment is inevitable
The Tebow experiment is inevitable Nice of Tim Tebow to end the suspense early. But the debate on his future will continue unabated, and not just on blog posts and sports talk radio. This debate has nothing to do with his place in college football history or fast-tracking his path to sainthood. Without taking another…
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January 13, 2009
Jackson property crime up in first half of 2008
The Clarion-Ledger, 1/13/9 Burglary, auto theft and arson made the year 2008 another big one for crime in Jackson, according to preliminary statistics released Monday by the FBI. Genny Seeley, president of the Association of South Jackson Neighborhoods, said the situation will not get better until more law-abiding residents stand up and are counted. “Each…
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January 13, 2009
Court mulling Jackson-Byram annexation case
The Clarion-Ledger, 1/13/9 If Byram is allowed to incorporate, the move would block any expansion by Jackson to the south. That’s not in the best interest of the city, said Councilman Marshand Crisler, whose district includes Byram. “All cities need room to grow,” he said. The city has fire and police protection in place and…
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January 13, 2009
Melton recovering in Texas
The Clarion-Ledger, 1/13/9 Area clergy gathered on the steps of City Hall on Monday to pray for Mayor Frank Melton’s health. Melton, meanwhile, was far from Jackson, recovering from a recent hospital stay at his family’s home in Tyler, Texas. John Reeves, Melton’s attorney, said the mayor is expected to return to Jackson later this…
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January 13, 2009
Electing judges under scrutiny
The Clarion-Ledger, 1/13/9 More than $1 million was spent last year on a Mississippi judicial campaign, renewing calls for changing the way the state selects it judges. But with the 2009 Legislature under way, don’t expect any serious consideration of legislation to change the process, according to the powerful judiciary committee chairmen in both chambers.…
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January 13, 2009
Ideas abound for spending cigarette tax hike as debate appoaches
The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal Editorial, 1/13/9 Legislators are tripping over each other trying to spend revenue from an anticipated increase in the cigarette tax. With state tax collections declining because of the slumping economy, revenue from a cigarette tax increase might be the only new money legislators have to spend during the 2009 session.…
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January 13, 2009
Congress should pass on raises
The Hattiesburg American Editorial, 1/13/9 Members of Congress always claim to feel our pain, but ask them to sacrifice something themselves, they turn away. In the midst of a dreadful economy, with 11 million Americans out of work, many workers finding their wages frozen, and many American families counting every penny, Congress gets an automatic…
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January 13, 2009
Budget likely focus of ‘State of the State’
The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, 1/13/9 Much of Gov. Haley Barbour’s State of the State speech tonight will focus on the difficult economic situation and budget troubles facing him and the 2009 Legislature. The speech will be carried live on public television and radio, starting at 6 p.m. It is not clear whether Barbour will…
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January 13, 2009
Wilson seeks damages from Scruggs, others
The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, 1/13/9 A civil lawsuit against jailed former Oxford attorney Richard “Dickie” Scruggs and others lists “an officer of the United States Senate” as a conspirator to defraud attorney William Roberts Wilson Jr. of millions in legal fees. The lawsuit doesn’t specify the senator by name, but the only person connected…
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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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Alistair Begg
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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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