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August 27, 2007
Accusation clouds election
The Hattiesburg American, 8/25/7 A last minute flurry of negative campaigning is casting a cloud over the lone statewide race that is going to voters for a runoff on Tuesday. Throughout this week, Todd Brand of Meridian has been accusing the top vote-getter in the Democratic primary, Mike Sumrall of Mount Olive, of promoting himself…
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August 27, 2007
No party switching in runoffs
The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, 8/26/7 If you voted in the Republican primary on Aug. 7, don’t expect to be allowed to vote in the Democratic runoff this week, or vice versa. You can only vote in the runoff of the party whose primary you voted in the first time. If you didn’t vote at…
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August 27, 2007
Barbour could have opposition after all
The Clarion-Ledger Editorial, 8/26/7 Gov. Haley Barbour is generally believed to be on a cakewalk back to the Mansion. As Jim Eastland used to say, he has enough money to burn a wet boat. He also has had four years to fine tune a statewide organization with all of the power and patronage inherent in…
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August 27, 2007
State of City: Move on with the city’s business
The Clarion-Ledger Editorial, 8/27/7 Mayor Frank Melton began his second State of the City address much like he did his first. “I’ve made some mistakes, but they have been mistakes of the heart,” Melton told a gathering of city workers, officials and business leaders. “Let’s move on with the city’s business.”
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August 27, 2007
Election ’07: Crucial Hinds races
The Clarion-Ledger Editorial, 8/26/7 Voters began the process of picking Hinds County’s leadership On Aug. 7, but two key decisions remain. On Tuesday, voters in the Democratic primary return to choose who will hold the offices of district attorney and tax assessor. Because there are no challengers from other parties, whoever wins the primary takes…
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August 27, 2007
Candidates spar prior to elections
The Clarion-Ledger, 8/26/7 A delayed report on campaign spending has Democratic auditor candidate Mike Sumrall questioning the decision-making of his runoff opponent, Todd Brand. “I just don’t see how you can trust someone as state auditor if he can’t file a campaign finance report,” Sumrall said Friday. The tiff is an example of a heated…
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August 27, 2007
Robert Schuler Smith Plan and Release
Robert Schuler Smith sent out the following plan for how to run his DA office and the following press release discussing his views of the race.
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August 27, 2007
CL Endorses Peterson & Stokes
Election ’07: Crucial Hinds races In the Hinds County tax assessor’s runoff, Charles Stokes is the best choice. As mayor of Utica, he has experience dealing with the public and promises to maintain the professional staff and procedures of outgoing incumbent Mike Barnes, who has endorsed him. His opponent, Dorothy Benford has little or no…
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August 27, 2007
Letter from Mike Sumrall
Dear Friends, At the last hour, my opponent for the Democratic nomination has charged my candidacy is supported and financed by the state Republican Party. He alleges the Republican Party, on my behalf, has made fraudulent telephone calls to voters and engaged in other misleading actions to help assure I win the nomination on Tuesday.…
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August 25, 2007
SALTERBLOG: Jeremy Martin’s legacy: Hood, Franks still sending a message
Jeremy Martin’s legacy: Hood, Franks still sending a message Seems it wasn’t good enough for Franks to beat Martin by eight percent of the vote with a 3-t0-1 campaign fund advantage. No, Hood and Franks wanted to “send a message.” Forget that Hood later dropped the prosecution of Martin after the school teacher agreed to…
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August 24, 2007
REDBLUE – Jere Nash makes a compelling case for Phil Bryant
Jere Nash made a compelling case for Phil Bryant today (possibly inadvertently) by reminding folks that if, by chance, Haley Barbour is picked as a VEEP candidate (under Rudy Giuliani, of course), the Lt. Governor would become Governor. Next year is a presidential election year and our governor (assuming he can defeat John A. Eaves)…
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August 24, 2007
City seeks deficit solution
The Clarion-Ledger, 8/24/7 Mayor Frank Melton’s administration is still pushing to restructure long-term debt to fix a $3.4 million city budget shortfall. Rick Hill, director of administration, said it was the most logical of three choices they have because of reduced revenues and fees paid to the city. The other options are layoffs or dipping…
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January 29, 2026
Bill that removes THC limits on concentrated forms of medical cannabis passes House committee
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Matthew Daly, Associated Press
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January 29, 2026
EPA plan would begin rolling back ‘good neighbor’ rule on downwind pollution from smokestacks
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Daniel Tyson
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January 29, 2026
State constitutional amendment proposed to require secured bond for bail-restricted crimes
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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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Meredith Biesinger
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January 29, 2026
Sweet tradition: Inside the Mississippi legacy of Paul’s Pastry
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Alistair Begg
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January 29, 2026
Reaping the harvest
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Richelle Putnam
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January 28, 2026
A Southern storyteller finds her small truths in big adventures
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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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