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April 19, 2008
YP – Why the prosecution of Minor AND Diaz was a very good thing
This week, the House Judiciary Committee, led by Rep John Conyers (D) released a report outlining what the Democrats on the committee believe to be the political nature of prosecutions by the Justice Department for public corruption. One of those prosecutions mentioned on Page 26 was that of Judge Oliver Diaz and Paul Minor, a…
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April 19, 2008
Session ends but job is not done
Session ends but job is not done Gov. Haley Barbour says he will call a special session before June 30 so lawmakers can consider a hospital tax to cover part of the Medicaid budget. He also wants them to authorize the Mississippi Department of Employment Security to stay in business when the fiscal year starts…
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April 19, 2008
Rep. Thompson launches e-newsletter to aid small businesses
Rep. Thompson launches e-newsletter to aid small businesses His office has recently distributed the third issue of his newsletter, Business Opportunities at DHS, which lists upcoming DHS solicitations, provides links to helpful government Web sites, cites upcoming meetings and conferences, and discusses top R&D and procurement priorities of DHS, which his congressional committee oversees. “I…
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April 19, 2008
Shows wants name off Nov. 4 ballot
Shows wants name off Nov. 4 ballot Ronnie Shows has officially asked the secretary of state to take his name off the Nov. 4 special election ballot for the U.S. Senate. Shows had said in February that he would not be a candidate, citing problems with raising money to take on former Democratic Gov. Ronnie…
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April 18, 2008
McNair says goodbye after 13 NFL seasons
The Clarion-Ledger, 4/18/8 Mississippian Steve McNair retired Thursday from the Baltimore Ravens, ending a quarterbacking career that included an NFL co-MVP award, a Super Bowl appearance and a third-place finish in the 1994 Heisman Trophy balloting. His highlight-filled career, which may be Hall of Fame worthy, almost never began. Lucille McNair raised five boys in…
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April 18, 2008
Unfinished business: Special session to tackle Medicaid deficit
The Clarion-Ledger, 4/18/8 Unresolved legislation at the state Capitol, including a $90 million hole in Medicaid’s budget, is headed to a special session. But some bills, such as a measure that could allow 15 counties to build regional jails, may not survive the regular session. Bills that would change Mississippi’s gaming laws also may die.…
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April 18, 2008
Legislature ends session
The Sun Herald, 4/18/8 The 2008 legislative session came to an end this morning. The session was scheduled to end on Saturday, but Friday, there were few matters left to take up. It does appear there will be a special legislative session, as solutions to Medicaid recurring deficits have not been found, and there are…
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April 18, 2008
State casino tourism bill dies
The Sun Herald, 4/18/8 Negotiations over a bill that would have given casinos incentives to invest in non-gambling tourism developments foundered Thursday and the bill died. But legislators said they hope Gov. Haley Barbour will include the issue in a special session. It appears Barbour will call a special session to resolve Medicaid deficits in…
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April 18, 2008
EDITORIAL:Childers best choice
The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal Editorial, 4/18/8 Voters in the 1st Congressional District on Tuesday will cast ballots in a special, non-partisan election to determine our next representative in the U.S. House – the person who will succeed now-Sen. Roger Wicker for the rest of the two-year term that began in 2007. Travis Childers of…
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April 18, 2008
Lott intends to keep clout on Capitol Hill
The Hattiesburg American, 4/18/8 Former Sen. Trent Lott is turning his campaign fund into a political action committee that will likely help solidify his influence on Capitol Hill. The Mississippi Republican left politics to become a partner in a Washington lobbying firm with former Sen. John Breaux, D-La. He had more than $1.2 million in…
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April 18, 2008
State expected to suspend schools rating system
The Clarion-Ledger, 4/18/8 The rating system that gauges how well schools statewide are performing will most likely be suspended for a year by the Mississippi Board of Education while districts adjust to a tougher curriculum and more rigorous standardized tests. That move, which comes up today for a final vote, means parents, cities and businesses…
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April 18, 2008
Berry Challenges Miss. Execution Process
WAPT, 4/17/8 Death row inmate Earl Wesley Berry has told the U.S. Supreme Court that lethal injection procedures in Mississippi do not meet the standards of those in Kentucky. Attorneys for Berry, whose death penalty petition is pending before the nation’s high court, filed the motion hours after the Supreme Court turned back a challenge…
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March 5, 2026
Proposed Clinton data center will be the largest economic development project in city history
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March 5, 2026
House will vote on an Iran war powers resolution in a test of Trump’s strategy
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March 5, 2026
Magnolia Mornings: March 5, 2026
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Frank Corder
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March 3, 2026
General Atomics expanding in Shannon
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Frank Corder
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February 25, 2026
Carpenter Pole and Piling expanding in Wiggins
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February 23, 2026
Supreme Court agrees to hear from oil and gas companies trying to block climate change lawsuits
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Meredith Biesinger
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March 5, 2026
Where Oxford comes to the table: Experience City Grocery
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Alistair Begg
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March 5, 2026
Contented in Christ
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Susan Marquez
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March 4, 2026
“Mississippi Made” exhibit traces the impact of the Magnolia State as part of America 250 celebration
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Sid Salter
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March 4, 2026
Celebrating Scouting’s summit with the latest group of youth to soar with the Eagle rank
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Tyler McCaughn
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March 3, 2026
Keep sports betting where it belongs – with the states
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Kelley Williams
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March 3, 2026
JXN Water troubles
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