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April 17, 2008
Yet another domino falls – KLG lawyers get disqualified from RICO case
From Judge Barbour’s courtroom, the roving band of lawyers associated with disgraced felon lawyer Dickie Scruggs have now been disqualified from representation in yet another case . . . State Farm v. Shows. This is the RICO case and one of the last surviving pieces of litigation that the motley crew was still able to…
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April 17, 2008
Trib’s Ganey: Todd Graves in Mississippi Misconduct Mess
Trib’s Ganey: Todd Graves in Mississippi Misconduct Mess Why is the prospect that Todd Graves was at that first trailer meeting so potentially explosive? Because on the date of the meeting, Graves was still in his post as United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri. The meeting took place on March 11, 2006,…
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April 17, 2008
Senator: Special session may be needed
Senator: Special session may be needed House Bill 872 would have kept the Mississippi Department of Employment Security in operation after July 1, the date fiscal 2009 begins. But it died in conference on Monday, according to the Legislature’s Web site. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Dean Kirby, R-Pearl, said lawmakers could not agree on language…
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April 17, 2008
Insurer accuses Missouri lawyers in Katrina case
Insurer accuses Missouri lawyers in Katrina case “I’ve never been around a computer that was on a State Farm database,” Graves said. “The allegation is ridiculous. They don’t have a basis for it.” DeWitt said the law firms’ answer would be filed by Friday, unless the court granted an extension. “The facts that are in…
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April 17, 2008
Insider Baseball in SF v McIntosh – more lawyers DQ’d
Today, Judge Senter ruled on a Motion to Clarify his order last week that essentially disqualified anyone within the blast radius of Dickie Scruggs representing anyone against State Farm on Katrina litigation. The law firm of Taylor-Martino in Mobile, AL made this motion, and Senter summarily rejected it. Though the firm was not involved full…
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April 16, 2008
FEMA numbers jeopardize Jackson aid
The Clarion-Ledger, 4/16/8 Storm damage estimates by the Federal Emergency Management Agency came in much lower than those by the city of Jackson, leaving the city with the possibility of not receiving federal financial assistance. Jackson might not be able to afford private contractor cleanup services if it does not receive federal help, Jackson Public…
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April 16, 2008
McCoy, House Dems face crucial issue that’s not about children
The Clarion-Ledger Editorial, 4/16/8 Despite the fact that on their face the two bills have absolutely nothing in common in terms of the law, the Mississippi House is in renewed turmoil over House Bills 1240 and 520 and the ongoing political enmity between Gov. Haley Barbour and Attorney General Jim Hood. The two pieces of…
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April 16, 2008
Bills head for Barbour’s desk
The Clarion-Ledger, 4/16/8 State lawmakers on Tuesday sent bills to the governor intended to crack down on metal theft and boot superintendents in underperforming school districts. Measures that took smaller steps forward would hike unemployment benefits and allow utility companies to seek rate increases before certain plants are built. With four days left in the…
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April 16, 2008
In-person interviews still sticking point
The Sun Herald, 4/16/8 Mississippi lawmakers on Wednesday said they might not be able to resolve their differences on Medicaid before their session ends this weekend. If they leave the program’s budget unresolved, Republican Gov. Haley Barbour will have to call them back to the Capitol for a special session before the new budget year…
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April 16, 2008
Political theatre, games not solving problems
The Daily Leader Editorial, 4/15/8 Sometimes we wonder at what point do we switch from being Democrats or Republicans and become citizens faced with problems to fix? At what point do we quit trying to land a punch instead of finding a way to find common ground? At what point do we quit trying to…
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April 16, 2008
Capitol police can enforce laws on streets
The Sun Herald, 4/15/8 Mississippi Capitol police officers can now enforce the law on streets, sidewalks and parking lots surrounding state buildings in downtown Jackson. Gov. Haley Barbour signed a bill Monday that clarifies the officers’ powers. It became law immediately. The Capitol police department is part of the state Department of Finance and Administration.…
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April 16, 2008
AG denies being pressured in Katrina cases
SH – AG denies being pressured in Katrina cases “No, Mike Moore never approached me with such a message,” Hood said Tuesday in a statement. “Judge Lackey was right to turn the case over to the federal government which has the wiretap authority that the state lacks.” Moore said Wednesday that there’s no truth to…
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December 19, 2025
Additional funding sought to expand Miss. Dept. of Education’s coaching support program
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Daniel Tyson
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December 19, 2025
Lawmakers consider ways to assist with Mississippi military service members’ mental health struggles
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Jeremy Pittari
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December 19, 2025
Mississippi sees rise in K-12 teacher vacancies
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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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Matt Friedeman
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December 21, 2025
The conspiracy of the insignificant
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December 19, 2025
Ole Miss bracing for a better Tulane team in College Football Playoff opener
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Alistair Begg
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December 19, 2025
His hands raised high
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Kelley Williams
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December 19, 2025
Cliff Notes for Corps speak
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Sid Salter
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December 17, 2025
PERS pension concerns remain volatile for state lawmakers in 2026 as markets rumble
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Kimberly Ross
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December 16, 2025
Lessons from Luigi: Quit lionizing cold-blooded murderers
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