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October 22, 2007
Cash making the difference in how Miss. parties support candidates
Mississippi’s two major political parties are promoting the election bids of their respective candidates in starkly different ways, and the contrast is based mostly on money. The Mississippi Republican Party has helped buy slick campaign ads that paint a negative picture of Democratic opponents. The party also has given hefty financial contributions to its candidates,…
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October 22, 2007
LOTT – Good Investments
The road to more security and energy independence is paved with investments – in alternative fuels, more efficient engine technologies and in our energy-producing infrastructure of domestic drilling and refining. This week we saw more evidence that Mississippi is leading the way in making these good, forward-thinking investments. I’ve related in past columns how our…
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October 22, 2007
Jindal Elected Governor – The Scrappleface take
I was waiting to find the exact right words on the election of Bobby Jindal – destined to be a superstar in elective politics. Scrappleface said it all . . . in his own way. Mr. Jindal’s election is also more evidence that voters hold the Bush administration responsible for the botched response to Hurricane…
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October 19, 2007
CHANEY – Anderson Busted Trying to Hide Insurance Contributions
Anderson Busted Trying to Hide Insurance Contributions JACKSON – Democratic candidate for Insurance Commissioner, Gary Anderson, admitted breaking his pledge not to take insurance money during an interview appearing in the October 18th edition of the Commercial Dispatch. The admission did not come until after Anderson was caught trying to conceal a contribution from insurance…
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October 19, 2007
Squeeze on Melton
Squeeze on Melton Jackson Mayor Frank Melton is adamant about his recent police promotions, and a Hinds County judge seems just as determined to put a stop to what he terms end runs around Civil Service protocol. “The Civil Service Commission is going to make it very aware to management of the city of Jackson…
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October 19, 2007
CL – Guv’s race: Cross-party endorsements raise ire
Guv’s race: Cross-party endorsements raise ire Espy, whose family is almost synonymous with “Democrat” in the Delta, and whose nephew unsuccessfully challenged 2nd District U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson in the party primary last year, certainly provided a zinger. State Sen. Gloria Williamson, D-Philadelphia, a former state Democratic Party chairwoman, reacted with disappointment: “The rest of…
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October 19, 2007
iPac formed to support Rep. Jeff Smith as new Speekah
Integrity PAC has been formed to help support a new Speaker in the Mississippi House of Representatives. A fundraiser is being held in Jackson Magnolia Report 10/19/7
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October 19, 2007
Cuevas’ election results dispute is dismissed
Cuevas’ election results dispute is dismissed Circuit Judge Billy Joe Landrum ruled that although the election was flawed with polling-place irregularities and other problems, they were not great enough for him to order the primary election overturned or re-voted. Sun Herald 10/19/7
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October 19, 2007
Wicker, Taylor & Pickering vote against SCHIP Overrride
State congressmen split on failed override of SCHIP veto U.S. Reps. Chip Pickering and Roger Wicker, both Republicans, and Democrat Gene Taylor voted against the override. Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., voted for the override. None of the four changed his position from the time the bill originally passed. Thompson said today that failure of the…
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October 19, 2007
Governor Haley Barbour Seeks Black Votes for 2nd Term
Miss. Gov Seeks Black Votes for 2nd Term Gov. Haley Barbour says the message he’s taking to Mississippi voters is for everyone, black or white. But as he seeks a second term, Barbour is striving to win 20 percent of the black vote, and blacks figure prominently in his ads and campaign literature. Barbour, the…
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October 19, 2007
MS Hospitality and Restaurant Association endorses Bryant
MS Hospitality and Restaurant Association endorses Bryant Phil Bryant, a candidate for lieutenant governor, received an endorsement from the Mississippi Hospitality and Restaurant Association at Harvey’s Restaurant in downtown Columbus Tuesday. “I’m honored to receive the endorsement of so many groups who create jobs and economic opportunity for the people of Mississippi,” said Bryant. “With…
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October 19, 2007
Waters, Franks ask HUD to reject port request
Reps ask HUD to reject port request In a letter to HUD Secretary Alphonso Jackson released Wednesday night, Reps. Barney Frank of Massachusetts and Maxine Waters of California said the move “would constitute an unwarranted diversion of funds and a disservice to displaced Mississippians still in need of affordable housing.” But the lawmakers’ request may…
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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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Magnolia Tribune
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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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