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February 24, 2008
FOLO – U.S. v. Scruggs — motions hearing overview and what’s next
U.S. v. Scruggs — motions hearing overview and what’s next The next thing that will happen in the case is tomorrow, when both sides are to file a brief on the motion to suppress, arguing whether the government had to show probable cause as to just Balducci or Patterson to get their respective wiretaps, or…
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February 24, 2008
FOLO – U.S. v. Scruggs Day 2 motions hearing, morning: Other Crime Evidence
U.S. v. Scruggs Day 2 motions hearing, morning: Other Crime Evidence Judge: Since 404b material is fresh on our minds from the hearings yesterday, he would prefer to do that first. He asks counsel if they are ready and prefer to do that. He then recognized Backstrom’s lawyer Frank Trapp, who said, “I just wanted…
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February 24, 2008
3rd Congressional District race: Candidates offer vision
3rd Congressional District race: Candidates offer vision Sid Salter Clarion Ledger 2/24/8
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February 24, 2008
OVERLAWYERED – Scruggs wiretap transcripts, cont’d
Scruggs wiretap transcripts, cont’d Overlawyered 2/24/8
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February 24, 2008
CL ED – Election: March 11 is coming up fast
Election: March 11 is coming up fast With the election now less than three weeks away, voters must begin to choose Pickering’s successor from this field of nine candidates. The issues are unlikely to change in that time frame, but the debates have revealed that a great deal of voter confusion remains. The congressional elections…
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February 24, 2008
SALTER – Dems, GOP should find Medicaid consensus
Dems, GOP should find Medicaid consensus A more reasonable compromise would be a hospital tax and a cigarette tax hike up to 50 cents per pack. Without a dedicated revenue stream, Medicaid will continue to be a funding nightmare. A Medicaid compromise on the hospital tax and a reasonable cigarette tax increases between the House…
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February 24, 2008
Judge: Efforts to sway made
Judge: Efforts to sway made Circuit Judge Bobby DeLaughter has told federal authorities he became aware in 2006 that some people were trying to improperly influence him to rule in favor of lawyer Dickie Scruggs in a Hinds County legal-fees dispute. DeLaughter told authorities he didn’t know whether he was influenced but says he’s followed…
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February 24, 2008
Legislators could toughen penalty for burglaries
Legislators could toughen penalty for burglaries Two bills pending in the Legislature would increase the penalty for burglary of an occupied dwelling in cases such as Martin’s. Under current state law, anyone convicted of breaking into an occupied or unoccupied home, whether armed or not, can receive a minimum of three years in prison. Legislation…
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February 24, 2008
Hearing gives insight into judge’s involvement in Scruggs bribery case
Hearing gives insight into judge’s involvement in Scruggs bribery case In testimony last Wednesday, Balducci said he first went to Lackey to talk with him about the case involving the Scruggs law firm. He told the judge he thought the case should go to arbitration, which is what Scruggs wanted. Lackey felt uncomfortable with the…
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February 23, 2008
Langston bribery sentence delayed
Langston bribery sentence delayed Although their pre-sentence reports have been prepared, the government wants to be sure Langston and Balducci will be fully helpful to testify against their former colleague, Richard “Dickie” Scruggs of Oxford, who also was ensnared in the alleged bribery of Lackey. Also indicted in that case are Scruggs’ lawyer son Zach…
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February 23, 2008
Miss. Democrats begin choosing delegation
Miss. Democrats begin choosing delegation Mississippi Democrats today begin the first step on the way to this year’s state and national party conventions. Beginning at 10 a.m., they will caucus at precincts where they vote and will choose delegates for the county conventions next month. Clarion Ledger 2/23/8
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February 23, 2008
Resolution on Ike Turner stirs up senators
Resolution on Ike Turner stirs up senators Sen. Johnnie Walls, a Democrat lawyer from Greenville, introduced Senate Concurrent Resolution 522 and criticized his colleagues for singling out Turner for ridicule. “We have commended people here for all sorts of great contributions without knowing anything about their personal lives,” Walls said. So far this session, the…
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March 2, 2026
Watson not seeking re-election as Secretary of State but “will be on the ballot”
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March 2, 2026
Trump expects his Fed pick and AI to deliver a replay of the ’90s boom. Economists have doubts
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March 2, 2026
Spring forward: Daylight Saving Time returns this Sunday
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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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Frank Corder
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February 18, 2026
Firehawk Aerospace establishing manufacturing operations in Crawford
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March 2, 2026
Squirrel!
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March 2, 2026
King of creation
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March 1, 2026
America is in trouble
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Roger Wicker
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February 27, 2026
America and Europe share a destiny
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February 26, 2026
Mississippi should look to President Trump and Congress to ensure fair access to banking
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February 25, 2026
Insurance fraud effects everyone
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