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November 16, 2007
Don’t look for Barbour’s ‘cutting taxes’ plan to favor citizens
The Clarion-Ledger Editorial, 11/16/7 His victory, Haley Barbour tells us, was a “big conservative mandate.” But is that what Mississippi needs? Conservatism we’ve had for a half century and where has it gotten us? Last place in almost every index. Barbour’s idea of “conservative” is scary, judging by remarks and actions he took in his…
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November 16, 2007
Budget lines forming
The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal Editorial, 11/15/7 A tightening state revenue situation is forecast for budget year 2009, which starts in July 2008. This provides ample reason for legislators and legislators-elect to begin listening now to their constituents and assessing the demands of constant priorities like public education funding and adequate health care for the…
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November 16, 2007
Melton names Sheriff McMillin as police chief
Melton names Sheriff McMillin as police chief Jackson Mayor Frank Melton on Friday named Malcolm McMillin chief of police, ending two days of speculation about who would be in charge of the state’s largest municipal police force. McMillin immediately will take control of the 409-member department. McMillin takes over after Melton on Wednesday removed Shirlene…
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November 16, 2007
WSJ Slams Jim Hood – Full Text Link
Mississippi Hoods A federal judge later found that Messrs. Hood and Scruggs had “teamed up to bully State Farm into civil and criminal settlements,” and ordered Mr. Scruggs to return the documents. Instead, Mr. Scruggs defied the judge’s order by shipping them to Mr. Hood. This caused federal Judge William Acker in June to request…
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November 15, 2007
Veteran Hinds lawmaker to challenge election loss
The Clarion-Ledger, 11/15/7 Longtime Jackson-area lawmaker John Reeves is preparing a challenge to his defeat in the Hinds County District 71 race, asking for a new election in four precincts where he may have lost votes because of poll-worker errors. Hinds County elections officials wrapped up counting absentee and affidavit ballots for the race around…
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November 15, 2007
Former Pickering aide Rounsaville announces District 3 candidacy
The Meridian Star, 11/14/7 Ever since District 3 Congressman Chip Pickering announced that he would not seek re-election, many names have been thrown around as to which people might vie for the 2008 Republican nomination for that post. A small group gathered at Dumont Plaza Wednesday afternoon in Meridian to hear a short speech from…
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November 15, 2007
Whatever the reason, Democrats in Miss. chose not to vote
The Clarion-Ledger Editorial, 11/15/7 The buzz is that Haley Barbour, by upping his win percentage to 58 percent last week from 52 percent of the vote four years ago, has commanded an even stronger endorsement from the people of Mississippi. But check the numbers. Preliminary totals reveal Barbour actually received 55,000 fewer votes this go-around.…
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November 15, 2007
Melton: Meddling has created chaos at JPD
The Clarion-Ledger Editorial, 11/15/7 Mayor Frank Melton was elected to do something about the No. 1 issue in Jackson – crime. But it is apparent that Jackson’s No. 1 problem has become Frank Melton. Melton on Wednesday announced a major shakeup in the Jackson Police Department. As usual with the Melton administration, what exactly has…
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November 15, 2007
David Landrum’s Announcement of His Announcement for MS-3rd
David Landrum Announces His Candidacy For Congress (Jackson, MS) – David Landrum will announce his candidacy to replace United States Congressman Chip Pickering (MS-03). Landrum will be joined by his wife Jill, family members, and supporters to announce his background, his core beliefs, his campaign team, and discuss the overwhelming support he has already received.…
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November 15, 2007
RCP BLOG – Dueling GOP Strategies
Dueling GOP Strategies The argument goes like this: Iowa, while important for momentum, will not award its 40 delegates until later in the cycle, tentatively in mid-June. In New Hampshire, where the Giuliani campaign says they feel good about their current 2nd place position, the Granite State’s 12 delegates (half of the normal 24 thanks…
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November 14, 2007
Turnout for Nov. 6 election lowest in several years
The Commercial Dispatch, 11/13/7 Turnout for last week’s elections appears to be the lowest in several years. About 715,600 people voted statewide for governor, according to the preliminary election results reported by The Associated Press from the 1,899 precincts in Mississippi’s 82 counties. The official tally won’t be known until after Friday, when counties are…
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November 14, 2007
Barbour, Legislature facing different post-election dynamics
The Clarion-Ledger Editorial, 11/14/7 Gov. Haley Barbour and the “new” Mississippi Legislature face a different set of dynamics when they return to the Capitol in January to get down to the business of governing. To be sure, Barbour led the Republican Party to historic gains in the 2007 elections – with Republicans winning seven of…
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Jeremy Pittari
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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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Eric Olson, Associated Press
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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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Alistair Begg
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January 30, 2026
Anything but ordinary
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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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Philip Wegmann
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January 21, 2026
Trump OMB launches full review of federal funds sent to blue states
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