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November 24, 2007
Jeff Smith Reacts to VPAC Release on Malone & Arinder
There was a press release earlier today by the VPAC staff that stated Rep. Tracy Arinder and Rep. Bennett Malone had committed to the re-election of Rep. Billy McCoy as Speaker of the House. Both Rep. Arinder and Rep. Malone also appeared on the original list of 62 “committed supporters” that Rep. McCoy put out…
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November 23, 2007
Feds to fund beach project
The Clarion-Ledger, 11/23/7 Pascagoula is about to get a wider sand beach designed to give homes better protection from hurricanes. And, Uncle Sam is footing the bill. City leaders this week approved a contract with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources to expand the Pascagoula beach.
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November 23, 2007
Hood: No ban on Hinds sheriff also being Jackson chief
The Sun Herald, 11/22/7 Attorney General Jim Hood says it’s OK for Malcolm McMillin to serve in the dual role of Hinds County sheriff and Jackson police chief. WLBT TV reported that Hood was responding to questions from the city’s legal department. Mayor Frank Melton appointed McMillin as police chief last week. The move came…
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November 23, 2007
Stokes: McMillin Shouldn’t Be Chief
Stokes: McMillin Shouldn’t Be Chief Councilman Kenneth Stokes of Ward 3, who has traditionally voiced strong support for the mayor, does not agree with this latest decision. “Hell no, hail to the now, hell naw!” the councilman said Sunday in reaction to the appointment of Sheriff McMillin to police chief. He blames the sheriff’s handling…
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November 22, 2007
Congressional Race Developing in Mississippi’s 3rd District
Congressional Race Developing in Mississippi’s 3rd District Sixth-term US Rep. Chip Pickering (R-MS) has announced that he will not seek re-election in 2008 and with the 2007 off-year elections now history, a lively contest is developing in Mississippi’s 3rd District (Meridian, etc.) to succeed him. The district has a strong Republican tilt — Bush carried…
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November 22, 2007
Two Legislators re-affirm commitment to McCoy
Two Legislators affirm commitment to McCoy Malone, Arinder support Speaker’s re-election Rep. Bennett Malone of Carthage and Rep. Tracy Arinder of Morton announced today that they remain committed to Billy McCoy for Speaker of the Mississippi House of Representatives. “The re-election of Billy McCoy as Speaker will pay benefits to the voters in my district,”…
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November 21, 2007
4 precincts to revote in disputed House race
The Clarion-Ledger, 11/21/7 Hinds County election commissioners on Tuesday granted veteran Jackson-area lawmaker John Reeves a revote in four precincts where voting irregularities occurred during the Nov. 6 general election. The commission’s 4-1 decision represented a partial victory for Reeves, a Republican who lost the District 71 seat to Democrat Adrienne Wooten. He also had…
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November 21, 2007
City budget solution at hand
The Clarion-Ledger, 11/21/7 The city of Jackson’s budget shortfall technically has been fixed, officials said Tuesday. Rick Hill, director of finance, said money within the water and sewer budget that was dedicated to the purchase of heavy equipment, water meters and professional services such as consulting, can be used to cover a $2.9 million revenue…
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November 21, 2007
Speaker’s race bringing pressure before new session begins
The Clarion-Ledger Editorial, 11/21/7 For the 19 new members of the Mississippi House of Representatives, the fever-pitched race for House speaker is putting them in a political vise even before they’ve had a chance to take the oath of office. Clearly, all 122 state legislators are feeling the political heat – including those who have…
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November 21, 2007
Scruggs Cries Foul (through lawyer) in WSJ piece on Jim Hood
Counsel for Dickie Scruggs sent this letter to the Wall Street Journal demanding a retraction for the 11/15 piece on the Hood/Scruggs connection on the State Farm shakedown. To the Editor: The Wall Street Journal should immediately retract a false statement regarding my client attorney Richard F. Scruggs contained in its November 15,2007 editorial entitled…
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November 21, 2007
Re-vote issued in state representative race
Re-vote issued in state representative race Hinds County election officials today granted longtime Jackson-area lawmaker John Reeves a re-vote in four precincts where voting irregularities occurred during the Nov. 6 general election. The re-vote will be held Dec. 18 in precincts 72, 92, 93 and 96. Reeves, a Republican and a state representative since 1984,…
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November 20, 2007
Reeves’ challenge blocks election certification
The Clarion-Ledger, 11/20/7 Results indicating the defeat of Jackson-area lawmaker John Reeves won’t be certified until his challenge of the race is considered, election officials said Monday. It’s not clear whether voting irregularities caused him to lose, they said. Reeves filed a petition with the Hinds County Election Commission to challenge his defeat in the…
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March 19, 2026
Miss. Dept. of Education releases updated K-12 strategic plan
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March 19, 2026
Mobile sports betting dies again in Mississippi Senate
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Jeremy Pittari
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March 19, 2026
House concurs with Senate’s changes to medical cannabis program
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Frank Corder
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March 17, 2026
Mississippi Ag Commissioner pushes back on California’s corporate climate reporting mandate
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March 17, 2026
Salad Days Hydroponic Farm cuts ribbon on new Flora greenhouse facility
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Frank Corder
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March 12, 2026
Unions ratify largest single wage increase in Ingalls Shipbuilding history
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Susan Marquez
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March 19, 2026
JXN Food & Wine Festival expands to three days in 2026
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March 19, 2026
Freedom from ourselves
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Marilyn Tinnin
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March 18, 2026
Mary Ann Mobley: Forever Mississippi’s hometown girl
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Russ Latino
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March 19, 2026
Employers warn Senate plan to raise Mississippians’ drug prices will cost dearly
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Sid Salter
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March 18, 2026
Hyde-Smith withstood a nearly “coordinated” attack in cruising to GOP primary win
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Russ Latino
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March 18, 2026
White House asking Mississippi Legislature to squash bill that would raise drug costs
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