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August 20, 2007
GOP leader’s remark hit as racist
The Clarion-Ledger, 8/18/7 Black lawmakers are upset at what they say was racially tinged remark mmade by state GOP Chairman Jim Herring while attempting to rally Republicans last week in McComb. Herring spoke at a campaign meeting for Gov. Haley Barbour about increasing the number of Republicans in office. He urged voters to reject Democrats…
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August 20, 2007
Franks has nothing to gain with Eaves
The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal Editorial, 8/19/7 Mississippi Republicans are running a tight ticket this year, and they’re already busy creating the impression that the Democrats are doing the same. “Conservative Republicans versus liberal Democrats,” is the way Gov. Haley Barbour summarized it. Aside from what exactly the definition of “liberal” might be as applied…
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August 20, 2007
Are illegal immigrants an issue for election?
The Clarion-Ledger Editorial, 8/19/7 One of the more disturbing issues being talked about during this election year is illegal immigration. It is not so disturbing that it is being talked about, but how it is being talked about. This a new issue for a Mississippi election. The issues usually go along the lines of education…
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August 18, 2007
Pickering not running; others getting ready
Pickering not running; others getting ready In 2002, Pickering defeated Shows in the new district, which makes a diagonal from southwest to east central Mississippi, stretching from the Louisiana border up through the Jackson metro area and on to Noxubee and Oktibbeha counties. Shows said he’s antsy to get back in Congress and might seek…
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August 18, 2007
SALTERBLOG – Salter pushes Whit Hughes for MS-3rd
Whit Hughes: With Tuck gone, here’s your likely hoss… After working the phones among the GOP and Dem sources, the name that keeps coming back over and over is former Mississippi State University 1996 “Final Four” basketball player Whit Hughes. Hughes has strong GOP credentials, strong MSU ties, a built-in Rankin County connection and he’s…
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August 17, 2007
Pickering doesn’t rule out return to politics
Pickering doesn’t rule out return to politics The district juts north around Maben where Republican Lt. Gov. Amy Tuck was raised, which caused speculation that she would try for the office eventually. She made it clear today she will not seek the seat. “I commend Congressman Pickering for the leadership and dedicated service he has…
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August 17, 2007
Pickering Seat Likely to Stay in GOP Column
Pickering Seat Likely to Stay in GOP Column Atop the list are two statewide names: Tate Reeves and Amy Tuck. Reeves is Mississippi’s 32 year old state Treasurer, the first Republican to hold the office since Reconstruction. Elected in 2003, he is a strong fundraiser and has been a high profile state official. While some…
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August 17, 2007
Legal fees: If mayor obeys law, all should be OK
The Clarion-Ledger Editorial, 8/17/7 Jacksonians are right to question why the city should hire a private law firm to represent Mayor Frank Melton and it when taxpayers already are paying for a city attorney and an entire city legal department. The City Council on Tuesday hired Phelps Dunbar of Jackson for $185 per hour to…
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August 17, 2007
Barbour’s kin being probed by Justice Dept.
The Clarion-Ledger, 8/17/7 A company owned by Rosemary Barbour that has netted lucrative federal contracts is under investigation by the Justice Department for possible mail fraud, recently unsealed court records show. The Jackson, Flowood and Brooklyn offices of Barbour’s business, Alcatec LLC, were searched by FBI agents June 21. The agents seized hundreds of files,…
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August 17, 2007
Pickering Seat Likely to Stay in GOP Column
Political Wire, 8/17/7 Republicans are likely to retain the Mississippi Congressional District being left open because of the retirement of Rep. Chip Pickering, but that doesn’t mean that Mississippi 3rd District voters won’t see a competitive campaign. Contrary to initial reports, Pickering will not resign his seat. Instead, he will serve out his term but…
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August 17, 2007
Will Barbour’s GOP ticket strategy unify Mississippi for the party?
The Clarion-Ledger Editorial, 8/17/7 Running candidates for statewide office from the same political party as a ticket, historically taboo in Mississippi politics, evidently is the 2007 campaign strategy of the state Republican Party. The tip-off came when state Sen. Charlie Ross conceded on TV to State Auditor Phil Bryant in the hotly contested Republican lieutenant…
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August 17, 2007
WILSON – Cory Wilson receives the endorsement of Mississippi doctors
Cory Wilson receives the endorsement of Mississippi doctors! “Without tort reform, there would be no Toyota.” — Gov. Haley Barbour Cory Wilson has been endorsed by the Mississippi State Medical Association, which represents about 3500 physicians across Mississippi. One of the reasons is that the MSMA and Cory Wilson agree that tort reform–ending “jackpot justice”…
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November 6, 2026
Lipscomb, a first-time candidate, says, “These are not my first fights,” as she launches Secretary of State bid
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Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
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November 6, 2026
U.S. continues to generate jobs, yet inflation is eroding the spending power of millions of Americans
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Jeremy Pittari
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November 6, 2026
Reeves announces approval of more than 100 Opportunity Zones under federal tax program
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Meredith Biesinger
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October 22, 2026
New Albany’s claim to cake fame: Sugaree’s Bakery
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Frank Corder
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October 20, 2026
Fairbanks Morse Defense doubling manufacturing capacity at its Pascagoula facility
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Cass Rutledge
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October 20, 2026
Lumber manufacturer investing $8.3 million in Macon expansion
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Chris Burrows, Associated Press
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November 6, 2026
No. 2 Georgia and No. 12 Mississippi meet again in a showcase of two of the SEC’s best since 2023
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Susan Marquez
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November 6, 2026
Veteran’s Day events held across Mississippi
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Alistair Begg
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November 6, 2026
Love in action
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Russ Latino
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November 4, 2026
Democrats took Republicans behind the woodshed. The GOP has only itself to blame
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Sid Salter
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November 4, 2026
Like other tax proposals, California voters on Nov. 3 test-drove a tax on billionaires
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Russ Latino
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November 3, 2026
A time for choosing: America’s future is bigger than one election
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