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January 21, 2008
Lawmakers say fewer bond projects to get the OK this session
The Sun Herald, 1/20/8 As he wrapped up a recent presentation to lawmakers, Mississippi Treasurer Tate Reeves implored them to practice more restraint in approving projects that would require the state to borrow money. Reeves explained that repaying the state’s mounting debt takes money away from public education, corrections, Medicaid and other services. More than…
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January 21, 2008
REDBLUE – Corruption’s house of cards
Corruption’s house of cards But with Joey Langston’s guilty plea to bribery in an entirely different court and case, it is clear that the whole house is about to come tumbling down. Langston’s sworn plea statement before Judge Mike Mills demonstrates the central role he played in a cozy cabal of corruption that involved many…
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January 21, 2008
DJ EDITORIAL – A question without an easy answer
A question without an easy answer It is poetic justice, so to speak, that the cases that have gotten Dickie Scruggs, Joey Langston, Tim Balducci, Steve Patterson and others in trouble lately were squabbles among lawyers about money. How will the millions be split? Who gets what? This, of course, fits perfectly into the stereotype…
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January 21, 2008
ICLAWBLOG – Scruggs Nation, Day 54
Scruggs Nation, Day 54 An excellent story in the New York Times this morning by Nelson Schwartz on P.L. Blake’s connections with Dickie Scruggs and how many people who’ve been targeted by Scruggs over the years are now lining up to whack him like he’s pinata. David Rossmiller Insurance Coverage Blog 1/20/7
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January 20, 2008
CD – McCoy retaliates
McCoy retaliates House Speaker Billy McCoy demoted Democrat Rep. Jeff Smith and rebellious Republicans who tried to topple the legislative leader two weeks ago in a conflict that has sharply divided the 122-member chamber. McCoy on Friday stripped Smith of the committee chairmanship he held the past four years and also denied Republicans any of…
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January 20, 2008
CA – Barbour’s lawyers say special election date clearly legal
Barbour’s lawyers say special election date clearly legal Barbour, in his brief to the Supreme Court, said his position is simple and easy to understand. “The November rule applies to every 12-month period following the creation of a vacancy in the U.S. Senate unless there is no general state or congressional election during those 12…
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January 20, 2008
CL – Lawyers champion judicial reforms
Lawyers champion judicial reforms Some questioned whether the state bar has done enough to combat corruption. Adam Kilgore, general counsel for the bar, responded that the bar’s function is to investigate complaints when they’re filed and to take disciplinary action when needed. Lawyer Scott Newton, a former FBI agent and federal prosecutor, said he’s not…
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January 20, 2008
SALTER – Al Hopkins offers idea after pleas in Oxford
Al Hopkins offers idea after pleas in Oxford And what does Langston’s decision to roll over suggest about his political relationship with Hood? Hood was hammered by Republican opponent Al Hopkins of Gulfport in the 2007 election over the outside counsel issue. In that hard-fought campaign, Hopkins repeatedly reminded voters that Hood has accepted more…
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January 20, 2008
HAMPTON – Legal system needs a close look
Legal system needs a close look Lawyers gathered last week in Jackson for a meeting of the Federalist Society were concerned. Adam Kilgore, general counsel for the Mississippi Bar, hears complaints about lawyers and is always concerned about public perceptions of the profession. “It is certainly going to have an impact,” he said. “It is…
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January 20, 2008
Convoluted web of maneuverings evolving
Convoluted web of maneuverings evolving Grady Tollison’s employees watched from his law firm balcony as FBI agents descended on Oxford’s courthouse square during the Christmas holidays. They called to Tollison, who in his 35 years of law practice had never witnessed such a sight in this rural Mississippi hamlet. Unbelievably, the agents carted box after…
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January 20, 2008
NYT – The Legal Trail in a Delta Drama
The Legal Trail in a Delta Drama Michael C. Moore, the former attorney general of Mississippi who worked closely with Mr. Scruggs on the tobacco settlement, says he was “astounded” when he learned of Mr. Blake’s payday. “It doesn’t surprise me that Dick would pay him some money, but it’s hard for me to believe…
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January 19, 2008
Merle Flowers on Governor’s Inauguration
Sen. Flowers attends Governor Barbour’s Inauguration January 18, 2008 Mississippi’s 63rd Governor, Haley Barbour, was officially sworn in Tuesday for a second term on the steps of the state Capitol. Senator Merle Flowers (R-Olive Branch) attended the inauguration. “Governor Barbour is a dear friend. We are fortunate to have him as our Governor. Watching Governor…
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January 30, 2026
All elected school board bill moves forward in Mississippi House
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Frank Corder
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January 30, 2026
Hyde-Smith opponents use committee vote as fodder on campaign trail
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January 30, 2026
Magnolia Mornings: January 30, 2026
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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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Frank Corder
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January 13, 2026
Higgins contracted to lead Tate County economic development
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Matt Friedeman
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February 1, 2026
Making disciples in Lagos, Nigeria
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January 30, 2026
O’Connor wanted the challenge of coaching baseball in SEC, and he’ll get one at Mississippi State
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Susan Marquez
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January 30, 2026
March of the Mayors to benefit Mississippians through Extra Table
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Nathan Sanders
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February 1, 2026
Why Mississippi’s workforce future depends on school choice
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Sid Salter
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January 28, 2026
Restoring Mississippi’s ballot initiative in 2026: Long road, real stakes, narrow chances
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Hunter Estes
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January 21, 2026
Mississippi Legislators: Be bold this session
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