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March 22, 2008
LNL – Junior Scruggs joins dad in pleading guilty
Junior Scruggs joins dad in pleading guilty After all the pleas, Zach Scruggs maintained there was nothing on the tapes that implicated him, creating a controversy over Balducci’s use of the term “sweet potatoes” to mean money for a bribe. The crime to which he admitted carries a three-year maximum prison sentence. Legal Newsline 3/21/8
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March 22, 2008
Congressional race spending mounting
Congressional race spending mounting In the Republican runoff for the 3rd District seat, former state Sen. Charlie Ross holds the fund-raising edge. Ross has raised more than $680,000 in his race against Gregg Harper, a prosecutor in Brandon and Richland. Former Sen. Trent Lott contributed $4,000 this week to Harper’s campaign. Lt. Gov. Phil Bryant…
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March 21, 2008
A Feature for Y’allSports
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March 21, 2008
ICLAWBLOG – Zach Scruggs pleads guilty
Zach Scruggs pleads guilty Is it over now? Probably not. There is the Wilson case. There are the 50 sealed indictments out there, which I have heard about for months and about which I have been skeptical, but which some sophisticated people believe are real and not myth. ICLAWBLOG 3/21/8
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March 21, 2008
WSJLAWBLOG – Zach Scruggs, Son of Dickie, Pleads Guilty to Misprision Charge
Zach Scruggs, Son of Dickie, Pleads Guilty to Misprision Charge WSJ Law Blog 3/21/8
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March 21, 2008
FOLO – Alyssa covers the plea
Alyssa covers the plea “As a member of the court, I had a duty to try to prevent such acts,” Zach said in a clear, strong voice. “I am truly sorry and I apologize to the court and the legal profession that I love so much … The legal profession has high standards, not just…
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March 21, 2008
FOLO – Zach Scruggs’s statement at the plea hearing
Zach Scruggs’s statement at the plea hearing Zach asked at the end to make a statement. He talked about his love of the legal profession. He said: No one is more sorry than I under the circumstances. I had no knowledge that Tim Balducci bribed Judge Lackey to obtain the order. I would have reported…
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March 21, 2008
FOLO – Zach Scruggs’s guilty plea
Zach Scruggs’s guilty plea Zach is agreeing to misprision of a felony– that is, that he knew a felony was ongoing and was not reported to the proper authorities. The key part of what went on in the plea hearing was establishing what Zach knew and didn’t report– he wanted it clear that he knew…
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March 21, 2008
Scruggs’ son takes plea deal
Scruggs’ son takes plea deal Oxford lawyer Zach Scruggs — the son of Dickie Scruggs, Mississippi’s wealthiest trial lawyer — pleaded guilty today to failing to report a felony in connection with a judicial bribery scheme involving his father. Represented by former Attorney General Mike Moore, the younger Scruggs admitted he played a role in…
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March 21, 2008
Lawmaker attempts to revive cig-tax bill
The Clarion-Ledger, 3/21/8 The author of a bill that would have hiked cigarette taxes to pay for Medicaid attempted Thursday to revive the measure, but even its supporters said the renewed effort probably will fail. If they are proven correct, state Rep. George Flaggs warned in a news release that the health insurance program that…
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March 21, 2008
Benefits, jail topics for Taylor
The Hattiesburg American, 3/21/8 Rep. Gene Taylor, D-Miss., held a town meeting in Hattiesburg Thursday that consisted of answering questions from constituents for about 90 minutes. About 25 people came to Jackie Dole Sherrill Community Center. Five members of Taylor’s staff were on hand to answer questions about Social Security, veterans benefits or Hurricane Katrina-related…
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March 21, 2008
Sunshine: Opening incident reports right step
The Clarion-Ledger, 3/21/8 This is “Sunshine Week,” a time set aside every year to bring attention to the importance of openness in government and freedom of information. Fittingly, Mississippi just got a little sunshine. The Mississippi Legislature has approved a bill that would open law enforcement incident reports to the public. The bill, approved overwhelmingly…
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February 5, 2026
Study committee proposed to consolidate state licensure boards into one department
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Frank Corder
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February 5, 2026
Restoration of ballot initiative process back before Mississippi lawmakers
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Daniel Tyson
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February 5, 2026
Lawmakers look to criminalize illegal immigration under Mississippi state law
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Frank Corder
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February 3, 2026
Siemens Energy investing up to $300 million in new high-voltage switchgear facility in Mississippi
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Frank Corder
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January 27, 2026
Nike announces layoffs in Mississippi, Tennessee
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Frank Corder
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January 20, 2026
SouthWorth acquires Mississippi-based American Furniture Manufacturing
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February 5, 2026
Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss’ NCAA appeal denied, but legal fight continues
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Alistair Begg
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February 5, 2026
God’s way
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Susan Marquez
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February 4, 2026
Things to do in the Magnolia State this February 2026
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Grace Breazeale
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February 4, 2026
The Weight They Carry: Life as a teacher in Mississippi
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Corey DeAngelis
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February 4, 2026
Mississippi Senate betrays families
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Sid Salter
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February 4, 2026
Talented Guy Hovis orchestrated a memorable Neshoba County Fair day in 2000
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