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August 6, 2007
Thompson sole state lawmaker to vote for SCHIP
The Sun Herald, 8/6/7 All of Mississippi’s political representatives in Washington D.C., except for Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., voted against bills passed last week that would bring millions more children without insurance under the coverage of the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). There are an estimated 100,000 children in Mississippi without medical coverage.
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August 6, 2007
Biggest name not on the ballot is Katrina
The Sun Herald, 8/5/7 From governor to legislator, every candidate should be judged by what they did or would do to help Mississippi in general, and South Mississippi in particular, cope with the consequences of Katrina. In some contests, we find Katrina to be the overwhelmingly decisive factor.
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August 6, 2007
Several Miss. House, Senate members face primary foes
The Sun Herald, 8/5/7 State Sen. Terry Burton of Newton is worried about losing some of his supporters on election day. The Republican believes he’s a strong candidate based on his 16-year record in the Mississippi Legislature. But his concern stems from the likelihood that some of his constituents will vote Tuesday in the Democratic…
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August 6, 2007
Proposes bond issue to build new highways
The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, 8/5/7 Renewed, organized citizen interest in highways pleases me. As chairman of the House Transportation Committee, in the words of Charles Dickens, I have seen the worst of times and some of the best of times. I have proposed allowing MDOT to issue up to $100 million a year in…
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August 6, 2007
If we’re talking party, just what is it?
The Clarion-Ledger Editorial, 8/5/7 The caller had a strange political question. She admitted as much sort of sheepishly saying, “I know this sounds crazy, but I am am serious.” I learned a long time ago that there are no crazy questions when it comes to Mississippi politics. “OK, shoot,” I said. “Can you tell me…
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August 5, 2007
Bryant touts conservative ideas in run for Miss. lt. governor
Bryant touts conservative ideas in run for Miss. lt. governor On stage, Bryant, 52, got whoops from the largely conservative crowd as he talked about receiving the personal endorsement of the Rev. Donald Wildmon of Tupelo, founder and chairman of the American Family Association. Bryant recounted his own decision to run for Mississippi’s second-highest office.…
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August 5, 2007
Candidates receive endorsements
Candidates receive endorsements Commercial Appeal 8/5/7
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August 5, 2007
Plenty of fireworks in first-ever held local political forum
Plenty of fireworks in first-ever held local political forum Sparks erupted in an exchange between Hood and Hopkins when Hopkins charged that Hood had benefited indirectly from the $100 million MCI-World Com settlement. One of Hood’s major campaign supporters is Joey Langston, the principle of the Langston Law Firm in Boonevillae, that successfully negotiated the…
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August 5, 2007
Bucks, muck chasing Lt. Gov. Tuck’s truck: GOP winner faces Franks
Bucks, muck chasing Lt. Gov. Tuck’s truck: GOP winner faces Franks But the most frequent topic of debate in the GOP primary battle has been whether Bryant or Ross would be more supportive of Republican Gov. Haley Barbour. Franks, on the other hand, has used his uncontested Democratic primary to repeat often that he is…
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August 5, 2007
Rupp hopes late TV ads push him into runoff
Rupp hopes late TV ads push him into runoff Former Columbus mayor Jeffrey Rupp is counting on a final dash of TV ads and a north Mississippi base of reliable followers Tuesday to carry him into a runoff on who’ll be the Republican nominee for secretary of state. Jackson attorney Delbert Hosemann – backed by…
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August 5, 2007
One House race shows sea change in the state
One House race shows sea change in the state The Republican primary in House District 84 pits five candidates against each other for the right to face a Democrat and an independent in the November general election to choose a successor to retiring state Rep. Eric Robinson, R-Quitman, in Clarke, Jasper, Lauderdale and Newton counties.…
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August 5, 2007
Incumbents on Coast face tough challenge in Tuesday’s vote
Incumbents on Coast face tough challenge in Tuesday’s vote A powerful legislator with a tough challenger is Senate Finance Committee Chairman Tommy Robertson, R-Moss Point. He is battling for his seat against Republican Michael Watson. Robertson, a 51-year-old attorney, has been in the Senate since 1992. The winner will face Democrat Ray Vecchio on Nov.…
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January 28, 2026
Your baby could qualify for $1,000 with a Trump Account. Here’s what to know
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Frank Corder
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January 28, 2026
Mississippi put on notice of possible penalty over misspent welfare funds
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January 28, 2026
Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged even as Trump continues to insist they be lowered
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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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Richelle Putnam
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January 28, 2026
A Southern storyteller finds her small truths in big adventures
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Alistair Begg
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January 28, 2026
Don’t kid yourself
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Meredith Biesinger
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January 27, 2026
Aberdeen goes Mardi Gras
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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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