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June 14, 2007
The public’s ‘ambivalence’ on immigration blocks a solution
The Clarion-Ledger Editorial, 6/14/7 Reports that Hispanics have increased 35 percent while other races have increased slightly or not at all feeds a fear that people who don’t speak English are taking jobs, getting a free ride for education and health care and committing criminal acts. But hyperbole aside, the reality is that as a…
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June 14, 2007
Lt. Gov. candidates agree on full funding for schools
The Mississippi Press, 6/14/7 The three candidates for the lieutenant governor’s race all agree that the Mississippi Adequate Education Program should be fully funded every year, not just election years. State Auditor Phil Bryant, State Sen. Charlie Ross and State Rep. Jamie Franks discussed that program and other educational topics at a two-hour debate held…
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June 14, 2007
Senate panel to debate Southwick appointment today
The Clarion-Ledger, 6/14/7 Leslie Southwick faces a showdown today when a Senate panel decides whether the retired Mississippi Court of Appeals judge gets a lifetime appointment on the federal bench. A series of civil rights and human rights groups oppose Southwick’s confirmation. They say his support of some Mississippi Court of Appeals rulings makes him…
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June 13, 2007
Hood’s election year suits against little oil companies suspect
The Clarion-Ledger Editorial, 6/13/7 Isn’t it convenient that “crusading” Attorney General Jim Hood’s accusations of post-Hurricane Katrina price gouging against seven small Mississippi oil companies weren’t ready to make public until smack dab in the middle of campaign season? Let’s see – Hurricane Katrina hit Mississippi on Aug. 29, 2005. That it took Hood the…
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June 13, 2007
AG Candidate Says Hood “Botched It The First Time”
WLOX, 6/12/7 Former Special Assistant Attorney General and retired Major General Al Hopkins released the following statement in response to Monday’s announcement by Attorney General Jim Hood that he has filed a new, second lawsuit against State Farm Fire and Casualty Co. in Hinds County Circuit Court. Hopkins is also a candidate for Attorney General,…
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June 13, 2007
Hosemann backs voter ID decision
The Commercial Appeal, 6/13/7 Delbert Hosemann, a Republican candidate for secretary of state, said Tuesday in Southaven that he supports a recent federal court decision requiring Mississippi residents to have voter registration cards in primary elections. Hosemann, hot on the campaign trail throughout the state, met with local circuit court officials during a DeSoto County…
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June 13, 2007
Sec. of State calls party registration lawsuit a ‘serious mistake’
The Picayune Item, 6/12/7 The Mississippi Democratic Party made a “serious mistake” with a lawsuit that could force voters to register by political party and limit primary election participation by party affiliation, Secretary of State Eric Clark said Monday. U.S. District Judge W. Allen Pepper ruled late Friday that the state of Mississippi must have…
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June 13, 2007
MAE Makes Endorsements
WLBT, 6/12/7 The 8000 member Mississippi Association of Educators made their endorsements in this year’s political races. The MAE endorses Jamie Franks for Leutentant Governor, Rob Smith for Secretary of State and Jim Hood for Attorney General. Franks and Smith were on hand to meet educators. Candidates for office were picked from a mailed questionaire…
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June 13, 2007
Melton’s Comment Causes Stir In Council
WAPT, 6/12/7 A discussion about crime at Monday’s Jackson City Council meeting sparked fireworks between some council members and Mayor Frank Melton. “I am very sorry about the events that may or may not have happened this weekend, but it’s something that has affected all of us, including me,” Melton said. Some council members wondered…
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June 13, 2007
Mississippi ranks in bottom 10 of graduation rates
The Sun Herald, 6/12/7 Mississippi ranks in the bottom 10 states when it comes to the number of students who graduate from high school, but state and local education officials are starting some aggressive programs to try and change that ranking. Today, Education Week released graduation rates for the 50 states and the District of…
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June 13, 2007
Cory Wilson on Crime (H-66th)
WILSON OFFERS PROACTIVE LEADERSHIP TO FIGHT CRIME Proposes Capital Security and Economic Development District to Tackle Crime. Last week, the FBI reported that violent crime in Jackson rose 42% in 2006—faster than in any other place in the nation. Over the weekend, one of our city council representatives was robbed in broad daylight on her…
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June 13, 2007
Ross Reveals Education Agenda
STATE SENATOR CHARLIE ROSS REVEALS EDUCATION AGENDA State Senator Charlie Ross, the conservative candidate for lieutenant governor, today released the third chapter of the Ross Action Agenda dealing with education. The agenda outlines Senator Ross’ plan to ensure Mississippi’s education system prepares our students for the workforce of the 21st Century. “We have a responsibility…
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September 10, 2025
Water customers voice concerns to lawmakers at Senate Energy Committee hearing
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Frank Corder
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September 10, 2025
Adlakha, Till kick off U.S. Senate bids in Mississippi as field grows for Republicans and Democrats
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September 10, 2025
Magnolia Mornings: September 10, 2025
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September 5, 2025
Hiring stalls with US companies reluctant to expand in an uncertain economic landscape
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Lynne Jeter
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September 3, 2025
Hood Industries invests $245 million in Waynesboro expansion
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Lynne Jeter
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August 29, 2025
Tri-state partnership boosts South’s automaker bid
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Meredith Biesinger
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September 10, 2025
Twists, Turns, and Masterpieces: Exploring the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum
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Alistair Begg
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September 10, 2025
Where to turn to when your thoughts go dark
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September 9, 2025
Mississippi State fined $500,000 by SEC for field storming following against Arizona State
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Sid Salter
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September 10, 2025
‘Walking Tall?’: Sordid allegations against legendary Tennessee sheriff are shocking
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Russ Latino
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September 8, 2025
Do we have to ‘distrust the science’ to Make America Healthy Again?
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Russ Latino
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September 7, 2025
The race for U.S. Senate in 2026 may get ugly, but the result is almost certain
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