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November 5, 2008
Melton proposes to keep wastewater firm
The Clarion-Ledger, 11/5/8 Mayor Frank Melton surprised members of the Jackson City Council Tuesday when he called off the city’s months-long efforts to sign a new, multi-million wastewater contract. He told council members that he wants to throw out the three bids that the city has received and, instead, extend its current contract for three…
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November 5, 2008
Judge: Melton can’t offer crime-fighting defense
The Clarion-Ledger, 11/4/8 Judge Dan Jordan ruled today that Jackson Mayor Frank Melton will not be allowed to present evidence of his reputation as a crime fighter when his case comes to trial next week. In his order, Jordan said, “the purported trait of fighting crime is not pertinent in this case.” “The constitutional right…
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November 5, 2008
Election turnout shows state Democrats able to compete
The Clarion-Ledger Editorial, 11/5/8 The massive voter turnout witnessed Tuesday in Mississippi can be interpreted in one of two ways – an anomaly inspired by Barack Obama’s charisma and reactionary fear of Obama’s charisma or a sign of growing voter disenchantment with the Republican political brand after decades of dominance in statewide politics. The answer?…
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November 5, 2008
Childers, Harper, Thompson, Taylor win races
The Sun Herald, 11/4/8 Mississippi’s U.S. House races didn’t yield any surprises as three Democratic incumbents were re-elected and Republicans held onto a fourth seat. Incumbent U.S. Reps. Bennie Thompson, Gene Taylor and Travis Childers won re-election. As expected, Republican Gregg Harper, in his first political run, won the 3rd District seat that came open…
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November 5, 2008
Pierce knocks Diaz off bench
The Clarion-Ledger, 11/5/8 State Justice Oliver Diaz Jr. survived two criminal trials and Hurricane Katrina but he couldn’t survive his re-election bid. With 98 percent of the precincts reporting Tuesday night, challenger Bubba Pierce defeated Diaz 58 percent to 42 percent. “We are pleased with the districtwide support,” Pierce said. Diaz could not be reached…
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November 5, 2008
And: Old, new, diverse faces to represent state
The Clarion-Ledger Editorial, 11/5/8 Mississippians turned out in droves to cast their ballots on Tuesday, bringing old and new diverse faces to U.S. House, Senate, and congressional and state Supreme Court seats. The shocking race was the upset of state Supreme Court Chief Justice Jim Smith by Crystal Springs lawyer Jim Kitchens. He apparently rode…
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November 5, 2008
Mississippi votes for McCain
The Clarion-Ledger, 11/5/8 While a number of formerly Republican states shifted to support President-elect Barack Obama on Tuesday, Mississippi remained deeply red, along with much of the South. “The state of Mississippi bucked the trend maybe, but conservatism is alive and well in Mississippi,” said Brad White, president of the Mississippi Republican Party. County-level returns…
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November 5, 2008
SNOWDEN – Ours
Ours Although he wasn’t my choice by a long shot, Barack Obama is now “my” president, or, rather, he will be next January 20. The only way I know to change this would be to deny my citizenship and to leave the country, as actor Alec Baldwin said he would do (but didn’t) when Bush…
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November 5, 2008
Saban’s homecoming inspires emotion from LSU faithful
Saban’s homecoming inspires emotion from LSU faithful BATON ROUGE — Like jilted lovers, LSU fans will be waiting Saturday night at Tiger Stadium for former coach Nick Saban’s arrival. He will have a new love in his arm wearing vivid red and adorned with the No. 1 ranking LSU had in January. Saban’s now coaching…
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November 5, 2008
Athletes of color paved way for Barack Obama’s run
Athletes of color paved way for Barack Obama’s run If you’re searching for tangible reasons why it became possible for Barack Obama to make his historic run at the presidency of the United States, then look no further than the golf course, basketball court or football field. Obama may have emerged from the partisan political…
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November 5, 2008
Fulmer had let his guard down
Fulmer had let his guard down This particular lunch was a couple of summers ago, a chance for the guy who coaches for a living to compare notes with the guy who critiques coaches for a living. Among other things, Phillip Fulmer and I reflected on football, families and future plans. He talked about fishing…
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November 5, 2008
Spoiler alerts! BCS bulls still have to face bears
Spoiler alerts! BCS bulls still have to face bears They’re here way too early. Alabama No. 1? Nick Saban is an accomplished coach but he’s not St. Nick, patron saint of the SEC West. The guy lays hands on both of his lines and suddenly they’re able to move trucks. A couple of novenas are…
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June 4, 2026
Governor Reeves elected States’ Co-Chair for the Delta Regional Authority
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Frank Corder
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June 4, 2026
Increased penalties for juvenile firearm-related crimes takes effect July 1 in Mississippi
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Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press
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June 4, 2026
President Trump says he will nominate Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general
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Daniel Tyson
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May 20, 2026
International Paper breaks ground on new $225 million facility in central Mississippi
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Frank Corder
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May 14, 2026
Azuria Water Solutions breaks ground on new manufacturing facility in Batesville
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Frank Corder
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May 12, 2026
M&M Bank’s Legear named chair of Atlanta Fed’s Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council
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Alistair Begg
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June 4, 2026
The lie of isolation
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Richelle Putnam
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June 3, 2026
America’s sound rises again: Jimmie Rodgers Festival breaks attendance records in Meridian
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Alistair Begg
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June 3, 2026
An opportunity to learn
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Sid Salter
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June 3, 2026
It’s the third of June and the haunting mystery of Gentry’s ‘Ode to Billy Joe’ remains
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Hunter Estes
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June 2, 2026
Mississippi needs the success sequence
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Haley Fisackerly
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June 1, 2026
Two billion reasons why Mississippi and Entergy are proving data centers can provide power customers real savings
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