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January 3, 2009

Biggest prizes slipped away in Alabama’s wonderful season

Biggest prizes slipped away in Alabama’s wonderful season Said it before. Time to say it again. The ball’s dropped on a New Year, but one thing hasn’t changed. Alabama is not back. Not all the way. Not yet. Not after Utah 31, Alabama 17. Alabama is not back when its first trip to the Sugar…

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January 3, 2009

Vote for Dickie for LawBlog newsmakers of 2008

Readers’ Choice: The Law Blog Newsmaker of 2008 Dickie Scruggs: Scruggs, another one of the nation’s most high-profile plaintiffs’ lawyers, got caught up in a sordid and riveting case of judicial bribery. As a result, Scruggs (Ole Miss, Ole Miss Law) pleaded guilty in March and is now serving a five year sentence at the…

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January 3, 2009

What is it about guys from Booneville?

Radio host pleads guilty Two Mississippi men who say they lost money to sports talk radio host Scott McKinney in an investment scam said Friday they were glad he pleaded guilty to charges he faced in Florida. McKinney pleaded guilty to nine counts of theft and one count each of fraud, money laundering and racketeering…

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January 3, 2009

Party In Crisis? – Haley for GOP Chair?

Party In Crisis? As history tells us, it took the GOP but two years to regain control of the House in the fabled “Republican Revolution” of 1994. The road back may be somewhat steeper now, given both the state of the economy – the nation was coming out of a mild recession back then –…

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January 3, 2009

Governor’s new aide to make $80,000

Governor’s new aide to make $80,000 Dan Turner, a native of Philadelphia, Miss., succeeded Pete Smith as press secretary this week. Smith left to take a job as spokesman for the state Department of Education. Turner’s annual salary is $80,000, according to information provided to The Clarion-Ledger through a public records request. Smith had been…

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January 3, 2009

Letter from Ronnie Musgrove for sale for $4.99 on eBay

For $4.99, this keepsake of Mississippi politics can be yours, too.

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January 3, 2009

5 thoughts on Utah’s Sugar Bowl win over Alabama

5 thoughts on Utah’s Sugar Bowl win over Alabama 1. Utah … national champion?! Why not? I still don’t believe this is the best team in America, but without a playoff, it’s all about the résumé. This wasn’t a fluky win and this wasn’t a case of Alabama coming out flat. Utah straight-up whipped the…

Culture | Magnolia Tribune •

January 3, 2009

Rebels seize Cotton Bowl victory

Rebels seize Cotton Bowl victory DALLAS — Ole Miss isn’t just the team that handed Florida its only loss. These Rebels are seriously on the rise. Behind Jevan Snead’s passing, Dexter McCluster’s squirming runs and some big returns by Marshay Green, No. 20 Mississippi overcame an early deficit and beat No. 7 Texas Tech 47-34…

Culture | Magnolia Tribune •

January 3, 2009

The littlest Rebels stand tall in land of the giants

The littlest Rebels stand tall in land of the giants The storied, old Cotton Bowl football field was a virtual land of the giants here Friday. The Ole Miss traveling squad included 16 players who weigh 300 pounds or more – some much more. Texas Tech has its share of behemoths, too. Yes, but two…

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January 3, 2009

Utah CB Sean Smith on Alabama: “Don’t go out and play like you don’t want to be in the Sugar Bowl.”

Utah CB Sean Smith on Alabama: “Don’t go out and play like you don’t want to be in the Sugar Bowl.” Alabama coach Nick Saban didn’t mind pointing the finger at the team’s lack of enthusiasm as the reason for the loss. He also didn’t mind telling everyone who’s fault it was. “I’m responsible to…

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January 3, 2009

“We weren’t ready for them.”

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January 3, 2009

Barbour outlines priorities for 2009

The Clarion-Ledger, 1/2/9 Entering his sixth year as Mississippi governor, Republican Haley Barbour says some of the biggest issues he’ll tackle in 2009 are still tied to recovering from Hurricane Katrina, which struck nearly 3 1/2 years ago. Barbour also is setting his agenda for the three-month legislative session, which begins Tuesday. During a recent…

News

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September 18, 2026

Lawmakers say Ag Commissioner order on excused school absences is non-binding

News | Jeremy Pittari •

September 18, 2026

House lawmakers exploring ways to cut Mississippi property taxes, car tag fees

News | Cass Rutledge •

September 18, 2026

Industrial Timber expanding its Ripley operations with $2.6 million investment

Business

Business | Frank Corder •

September 15, 2026

Hitachi Energy brings largest U.S. investment to date to Mississippi

Business | Frank Corder •

September 10, 2026

General Atomics announced second expansion this year, bringing 125 more jobs to Shannon

Business | Frank Corder •

September 10, 2026

C Spire expanding fiber network with new high-capacity corridor between Jackson and Olive Branch

Culture

Culture | Brett Martel, Associated Press •

September 18, 2026

Kiffin’s return to face the program he spurned looms over No. 7 LSU’s visit to No. 8 Ole Miss

Culture | Susan Marquez •

September 18, 2026

Acclaimed graphic novelist John Jennings to lead weeklong residency at The MAX

Culture | Alistair Begg •

September 18, 2026

Preparing for death

Opinion

Opinion | Sid Salter •

September 16, 2026

Despite many statutory protections, there is no clear constitutional right to clean water

Opinion | Russ Latino •

September 15, 2026

Sydney Sweeney Novig Ad: Body positivity’s double standard

Opinion | Merle Flowers •

September 10, 2026

Magnolia Tribune

Biggest prizes slipped away in Alabama’s wonderful season

Vote for Dickie for LawBlog newsmakers of 2008

What is it about guys from Booneville?

Party In Crisis? – Haley for GOP Chair?

Governor’s new aide to make $80,000

Letter from Ronnie Musgrove for sale for $4.99 on eBay

5 thoughts on Utah’s Sugar Bowl win over Alabama

Rebels seize Cotton Bowl victory

The littlest Rebels stand tall in land of the giants

Utah CB Sean Smith on Alabama: “Don’t go out and play like you don’t want to be in the Sugar Bowl.”

“We weren’t ready for them.”

Barbour outlines priorities for 2009

News

Lawmakers say Ag Commissioner order on excused school absences is non-binding

House lawmakers exploring ways to cut Mississippi property taxes, car tag fees

Industrial Timber expanding its Ripley operations with $2.6 million investment

Business

Hitachi Energy brings largest U.S. investment to date to Mississippi

General Atomics announced second expansion this year, bringing 125 more jobs to Shannon

C Spire expanding fiber network with new high-capacity corridor between Jackson and Olive Branch

Culture

Kiffin’s return to face the program he spurned looms over No. 7 LSU’s visit to No. 8 Ole Miss

Acclaimed graphic novelist John Jennings to lead weeklong residency at The MAX

Preparing for death

Opinion

Despite many statutory protections, there is no clear constitutional right to clean water

Sydney Sweeney Novig Ad: Body positivity’s double standard

Mississippi does not have pharmacies to spare

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