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July 13, 2007
State receives $100,000 to battle obesity
The Clarion-Ledger, 7/12/7 The battle against childhood obesity is getting a $100,000 boost from a grant awarded to the state, Gov. Haley Barbour’s office announced today. Mississippi is one of ten states to receive a grant from the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices. It will be used to help advance or speed existing…
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July 13, 2007
Role of first ladies extends beyond Governor’s Mansion
The Clarion-Ledger, 7/13/7 There are times that they outshine their husbands. “The standing joke when Bill Waller was running for governor was that Carroll Waller ought to be running for governor and he should be campaigning for her,” Sansing said, later sharing that he thought she was well-educated, thoughtful and had “deep beliefs.” As with…
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July 13, 2007
Melton names acting parks director
The Clarion-Ledger, 7/12/7 Mayor Frank Melton has appointed a longtime city employee acting director of the Parks and Recreation department. A.C. Jimerson, a deputy director of the department, was placed in the top position within the division, Melton said today.
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July 13, 2007
Jackson City Council expected to increase traffic fines
Jackson City Council expected to increase traffic fines The Jackson City Council is expected to vote on Tuesday to pass an order that increases by $1 all traffic tickets issued by police. If passed the increase is expected to generate $40,000 to $60,000 annually for the police department. Chief Shirlene Anderson said the funds could…
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July 13, 2007
FLOWERS – Police Benevolent Assn. Endorses Flowers
POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCATION ENDORSES FLOWERS JULY 12, 2007 The Mississippi Police Benevolent Association (MSPBA) formally endorsed Senator Merle Flowers in his re-election effort Thursday. The MSPBA is the state’s prominent law enforcement association, comprising officers employed by local, county, state, and federal governments. “We will ask our members, their friends and families, and all citizens…
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July 13, 2007
Bryant Endorsed by AFA Founder
Bryant Endorsed by AFA Founder Don Wildmon, founder and chairman of the American Family Association based in Tupelo, has officially endorsed Bryant. “Phil Bryant’s longtime, consistent pro-life and pro-family principles are sincerely held beliefs. He is a person with strong character, genuine integrity and good ethics,” said Wildmon in a news release. “He is the…
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July 12, 2007
Governor Barbour on the passing of Fordice, Finch & Johnson
STATEMENT OF GOVERNOR HALEY BARBOUR AND FIRST LADY MARSHA BARBOUR On the recent passing of former First Ladies Fordice, Finch, and Johnson “Pat Fordice was a model First Lady. She represented our state with strength, dignity, and grace. As a respected ambassador for Mississippi, Pat became a symbol for making the state a better place.…
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July 12, 2007
ROSS – Right to Life Endorses Ross
Ross Endorsed by Mississippi Right to Life Sen. Charlie Ross on Thursday received a major endorsement in his bid for Lt. Governor from Mississippi Right to Life, one of Mississippi’s most prominent pro-life organizations. “Receiving the endorsement from a group as dedicated and influential as Mississippi Right to Life is truly an humbling honor,” conservative…
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July 12, 2007
Battle against demolition
The Clarion-Ledger, 7/12/7 Mayor Frank Melton vowed again on Wednesday to move forward with tearing down A1 Pallet, a day after the Jackson Historic Preservation Commission granted the owners a 60-day reprieve to allow members to inspect it. But Melton cannot order the demolition unless he gets permission from the courts.
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July 12, 2007
AG Hood has next opponent
The Legal Newsline, 7/11/7 Hopkins will be unopposed in the August primary, and will provide voters with an alternative to the controversial Hood. Tuesday in Tupelo, Hopkins had some harsh words for Hood, according to Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal. “Our governor (Republican Haley Barbour) is doing a great job,” Hopkins said, according the report. “He…
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July 12, 2007
2007 Neshoba County Fair Political Speaking Schedule
The Clarion-Ledger Salter Blog, 7/12/7 Let’s get ready to rummmbbbblllllleeee!!!!! That is, as much as one can rumble with a boring-as-watching-the-paint-dry-governor’s-race. I’m counting on the down ticket race speeches to bring the heat this summer. The Neshoba County Fair political speaking schedule at the Founder’s Square Pavilion will be as follows, according to www.neshobacountyfair.org/politics.html…
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July 12, 2007
Mississippi’s multiple taxes structure may get another look
The Clarion-Ledger Editorial, 7/12/7 Other than its 7 percent tax on general sales, Mississippi’s tax rates rank favorably with other states. Here, it’s not how high each tax is – but how many there are. Gov. Haley Barbour, in the early days of campaigning for a second term, said if re-elected he’d entertain a comprehensive…
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January 28, 2026
Mississippi put on notice of possible penalty over misspent welfare funds
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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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 28, 2026
Three more deaths reported in North Mississippi related to winter storm
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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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