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November 5, 2008
Roar of the crowds…..Big-boy TV ratings in college football
Roar of the crowds…..Big-boy TV ratings in college football It’s been a wild college football season, with five teams already holding the No. 1 spot in the Associated Press and three undefeated squads currently battling for the top two spots in the Bowl Championship Series standings. Perhaps it’s no surprise, then, that college football viewership…
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November 5, 2008
Big-time college football programs have limitless money for hiring and firing
Big-time college football programs have limitless money for hiring and firing Tuesday millions of Americans went to the polls to vote, with the economy the deciding factor for many of them. Too bad the nation doesn’t follow the same approach to money as big-time college football. If it did, cash would never be an issue…
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November 5, 2008
It’s Saturday night. So how’s business? (The impact of college football in the SEC)
It’s Saturday night. So how’s business? (The impact of college football in the SEC) After a 17-12 victory over LSU in 1979, Southern California All-American Brad Budde said, “That place makes Notre Dame look like Romper Room.” Former Alabama Coach Paul “Bear” Bryant once said, “Baton Rouge happens to be the worst place in the…
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November 5, 2008
USC shouldn’t game, or blame, BCS system
USC shouldn’t game, or blame, BCS system Once upon a whine, another traditional powerhouse college football team got jobbed. Four autumns ago, another great college football team was denied a chance to play for a national title because it was a lousy year for its conference. Auburn, undefeated and unrecognized in 2004, could not complain…
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November 5, 2008
Wicker leads Musgrove, who waits for final count
The Clarion-Ledger, 11/5/8 Republican Roger Wicker defeated Democrat Ronnie Musgrove in a bitter Senate race that will require the incumbent to campaign again in four years. Musgrove had not conceded the race as of late Tuesday, though. His campaign spokesman, Adam Bozzi, said he wanted to wait until “tens of thousands” of affidavit ballots are…
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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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Frank Corder
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October 8, 2026
Tindell’s Attorney General campaign tops million-dollar fundraising mark
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Hannah Schoenbaum, Associated Press
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October 8, 2026
The Waffle House Index helps Southerners — and FEMA — gauge a storm’s severity
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Jeremy Pittari
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October 8, 2026
Mississippi’s 12th Safe Haven baby box unveiled, blessed in Picayune
Business
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Cass Rutledge
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October 7, 2026
Huntington Bank investing over $40 million to modernize Tupelo operations center, regional headquarters
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Cass Rutledge
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October 6, 2026
Westwin Elements investing $502 million to establish nickel refinery in Natchez
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Cass Rutledge
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October 2, 2026
Gasifier manufacturer Janus Organization bringing 13 jobs to Greenwood
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Teresa M. Walker, Associated Press
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October 8, 2026
No. 9 Ole Miss and Kewan Lacy head to Vanderbilt with Jared Curtis trying to return
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Alistair Begg
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October 8, 2026
Gideon’s question
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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October 7, 2026
Sherman Lee Dillon leaves a legacy of family, music, and deep love of community
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Delbert Hosemann
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October 8, 2026
Hosemann: It is time for Mississippi to ban all kratom products
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Sid Salter
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October 7, 2026
Growing calls to suspend or eliminate federal and state gas taxes have consequences
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Roger Wicker
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September 28, 2026
Putin must be defeated
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