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November 22, 2008
Stoops, Sooners have stumbled in recent spotlight games
Stoops, Sooners have stumbled in recent spotlight games You don’t have to be Beano Cook to know that Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops ranks among the elite coaches in college football. Plenty of other cooks, from Rachael Ray to the guy who dips the fries in grease at McDonald’s, know that much. “If he’s not in…
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November 22, 2008
Schools: Act would put children ‘first’ in 2009
The Clarion-Ledger Editorial, 11/21/8 Mississippi lawmakers have the opportunity to put children first in a number of areas when they convene in January, not the least of which is the Children First Act of 2009. The proposed legislation is the result of a legislative task force named by the 2008 Legislature to study underperforming schools…
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November 22, 2008
Melton’s attorney argues motive should be weighed
The Clarion-Ledger, 11/21/8 Mayor Frank Melton is making his strongest push yet to convince U.S. District Court Judge Dan Jordan to let him reprise a defense tactic that served the mayor well during his state trial. Melton’s defense attorney, John Reeves, filed a motion this week arguing the jurors should be allowed to hear evidence…
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November 22, 2008
Phil Bryant considers run for governor
The Sun Herald, 11/21/8 Lt. Gov. Phil Bryant told the Sun Herald Thursday he is mulling a run for governor, the same day he held a fundraiser to build his war chest for future campaigns. Bryant said he had not made any firm decision yet about whether to seek re-election as lieutenant governor or to…
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November 21, 2008
Court sides with MUW president in alumnae scrap
Court sides with MUW president in alumnae scrap Mississippi University for Women’s president had the authority to break ties with the Columbus school’s more than 100-year-old alumnae association, the Mississippi Supreme Court ruled Thursday. The court reversed an October 2007 opinion by Chancellor Dorothy Colom of Columbus, who had ordered MUW’s leader, Dr. Claudia Limbert,…
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November 21, 2008
Ex-Smith Co. employee indicted on embezzlement
Ex-Smith Co. employee indicted on embezzlement Deputies with the Smith County Sheriff’s Office served Telicha Nobles on charges of embezzlement Wednesday. Investigators with the State Auditor’s Office worked the case involving embezzled funds from February 2006 – August 2007. Nobles was indicted by the Grand Jury in Smith County in October and is accused of…
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November 21, 2008
Gregg Harper to serve on U.S. House GOP steering committee
Harper to serve on U.S. House GOP steering committee Rankin Countian and Congressman-elect Gregg Harper was chosen today to serve on the U.S. House’s Republican Steering Committee. The committee, which has fewer than 30 members, makes decisions on which congressmen will serve on which House legislative committees, according to a news release. Harper, a Pearl…
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November 21, 2008
Local politicians say ‘fight over tobacco tax coming’
Local politicians say ‘fight over tobacco tax coming’ Barbour proposed a 42 cent per pack tobacco tax, which is an increase from the current 18 cents per pack tax. Rep. Larry Byrd, R-Forrest and Lamar, said legislators will have a wide range of opinions as to how this money is used. “The fight is coming,”…
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November 21, 2008
BRUMFIELD – Langston sentencing, timing spur questions
Langston sentencing, timing spur questions “Normally, sentencing would not take place until all the cooperation is over,” notes Dr. Ronald Rychlak, a University of Mississippi School of Law professor with criminal proceedings expertise. “Prosecutors like to keep that threat hanging to assure cooperation through any necessary trial testimony.” That’s assuming trials will follow. In his…
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November 21, 2008
WAPO lists Haley Barbour in “Top 10 Republicans to watch” list
The Friday Line: Ten Republicans To Watch 9. Haley Barbour: There are those who mention Barbour’s name for the 2012 GOP nomination. We are decidedly skeptical about that — will the country be ready for a man who had a hand in inventing modern-day lobbying in Washington? — but Barbour is clearly someone to watch.…
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November 21, 2008
Coach in waiting not a good idea
Coach in waiting not a good idea Is it just me, or are there others who believe this coach-in-waiting thing has its flaws? I understand the concept, and in theory it has a lot of merit. I’m just not so sure, in practical terms, it’s the way to go or that it will work. The…
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November 21, 2008
Saban endorses coach-in-waiting idea at Alabama
Saban endorses coach-in-waiting idea at Alabama Head coaches in waiting? Just walked out of the office of a prominent head coach who likes the idea. Matter of fact, Nick Saban said he wouldn’t mind seeing Alabama football follow that trend. “That’s the way I’d like for it to be,” Saban said Thursday in his office.…
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Frank Corder
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December 23, 2025
Coast Guard returning full operations to its Pascagoula station
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Jeremy Pittari
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December 23, 2025
Mississippi Dept. of Education launches AI pilot program in 15 school districts
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Fatima Hussein, Associated Press
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December 23, 2025
Medicaid paid more than $207 million for dead people. A new law could help fix that
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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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Meredith Biesinger
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December 25, 2025
Where Christmas comes to life: Mississippi’s growing role in holiday movies
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Alistair Begg
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December 25, 2025
Glad submission to God
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Marilyn Tinnin
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December 24, 2025
The Nutcracker: An enduring Christmas tradition
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Sid Salter
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December 24, 2025
Slain director Rob Reiner made a complex but necessary film in Mississippi in the 1990s
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Donna Akers
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December 23, 2025
The joy of learning has been lost. It’s time to bring it back
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Kimberly Ross
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December 22, 2025
Don’t say anything at all: Rob Reiner, Donald Trump, textbook narcissism and double standards
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