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August 19, 2008
Mayor pulls nomination switch for city judge
Mayor Frank Melton pulled a former state representative from his short list for Municipal Court judge on Monday, choosing a local trial attorney instead. Melton had asked the Jackson City Council last month to put former state Rep. John Reeves on the bench to replace Judge Melvin Priester. That confirmation hearing was never held. On…
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August 19, 2008
Tyrone Ellis reports over $30K in campaign finance as of 1/08
The most recent campaign finance report shows State Rep Tyrone Ellis (D-Starkville) had over $30,000 in his campaign account, which is plenty sufficient to fund a 5 day junket in Denver. Other interesting notes of his campaign finance reports. 1. He is almost entirely corporate/PAC funded with almost no individual contributions this cycle. 2. He…
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August 19, 2008
New Political/Lobbying Group in MS – Yoste Strategic Partners
A new government relations and business development consulting firm has been created in Oxford, Mississippi, and will provide external affairs support and services to small and medium size businesses, associations and foundations. The new firm will also have a targeted focus on the defense industry with a concentration on homeland security, the National Guard, Maritime…
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August 19, 2008
NE MS DJ – Ellis to pay own way to convention after complaints
Mississippi House Majority Leader Tyrone Ellis, D-Starkville, amidst a firestorm over the state paying his way to the Democratic National Convention, said late Monday he will pay for the trip himself. According to records found online, Ellis apparently had been paid in advance $1,760 for the trip to next week’s Democratic National Convention in Denver.…
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August 19, 2008
‘Escape artist’ Norwood also true outdoorsman
‘Escape artist’ Norwood also true outdoorsman Jerious Norwood makes a living escaping. As a third-year running back for the Atlanta Falcons of the NFL, he’s known for the kind of speed that gets you noticed (he ran a blistering 4.33 at the 2006 combine) and for breaking off big runs in the fourth quarter (in…
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August 19, 2008
Democrats in House slammed for approving travel funds
Mississippi’s top political leaders assured taxpayers Monday they won’t foot the bill for their upcoming trips to national political conventions. State House Majority Leader Tyrone Ellis said he’ll reimburse the state for his trip next week to the Democratic National Convention in Denver. Ellis, D-Starkville, issued his statement after a news release from Mississippi Republicans…
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August 19, 2008
WLBT mentions Y’all for putting up Tyrone Ellis voucher
A Democratic representative blasted by the Republican party over travel expenses has a change of heart about his upcoming trip. This, after eyebrows were raised over taxpayers having to foot the bill. Representative Tyrone Ellis of Starkville says he will reimburse the state for a trip to the Democratic National Convention in Denver next week.…
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August 19, 2008
Offense crucial for U-M
Offense crucial for U-M ANN ARBOR — So many changes, so little time. There’s Rich Rodriguez, pumping up the tempo, talking about all the freshmen he might use, all the running backs and receivers he might play, all the quarterbacks he might need. There’s The Associated Press Top 25 poll, the one that doesn’t list…
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August 19, 2008
Madison, JPD officers in scuffle
The Madison and Jackson police departments are looking into a shoving match that took place between officers in both departments over a suspect in a theft. The incident took place at Cedarstone Apartments on Keele Street in north Jackson on Friday when an unnamed Jackson police officer took issue with Madison Detective Alex Slaughter’s decision…
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August 19, 2008
“Young Punk” wants sanctions against Rep. Willie Perkins (D)
A lawyer wants a federal court to sanction state Rep. Willie Perkins for allegedly calling him a “young punk” during a deposition in a civil lawsuit. Perkins, a Democrat from Greenwood who also is a lawyer, called Grenada attorney Carlos Moore the name on April 25, according to the complaint filed electronically Sunday with U.S.…
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August 19, 2008
Sid Salter – What’s happened to Speaker McCoy?
My late mother was a 40-year-career public school English teacher in Mississippi. One of the things I remember hearing her talk most about was discipline in her classroom and one of the offenses that drew swift and sure reprisals from her was chewing gum in class. Several things bugged her about gum in class –…
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August 19, 2008
State Auditor Stacey Pickering announces indictment for former ABC official
Former Mississippi Alcohol and Beverage Control employee Vince Falconi has been indicted on the charge of embezzlement. The complaint alleged that Falconi took cash payments for selling inventory belonging to MS A.B.C. and did not deposit the money into the Alcohol and Beverage Control account. Falconi, 57, of Rankin County, turned himself into authorities in…
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May 1, 2026
Trump signs bill funding the Department of Homeland Security, ending record shutdown
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Daniel Tyson
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May 1, 2026
Federal judge temporarily blocks new Metro Jackson Water Authority
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May 1, 2026
Magnolia Mornings: May 1, 2026
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Frank Corder
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April 23, 2026
Mississippi companies invited to participate in 2026 Southeastern U.S.–Canadian Provinces Conference
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Frank Corder
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April 22, 2026
Corderill investing $100 million at Meridian data center campus
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Frank Corder
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April 17, 2026
Walmart announces plan to remodel 19 Mississippi stores
Culture
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Marilyn Tinnin
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May 1, 2026
The tragic history of Windsor
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Alistair Begg
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May 1, 2026
A disciple of Christ
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Susan Marquez
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April 30, 2026
Rediscover the original Solly’s Hot Tamales in Vicksburg
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Susan Crabtree
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May 1, 2026
U.S. Secret Service Chief says Hilton site was ‘set up perfectly,’ critics disagree
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Russ Latino
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April 29, 2026
U.S. Supreme Court’s voting rights decision carries big implications for Mississippi
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Sid Salter
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April 29, 2026
Reeves’ decision to preemptively call a special session for judicial redistricting is shrewd
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