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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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June 13, 2007
Hopkins Statement on Hood State Farm Suit
Hopkins Statement on Hood State Farm Suit Former Special Assistant Attorney General and retired Major General Al Hopkins released the following statement in response to yesterday’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. Hood’s most recent…
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June 12, 2007
Governor Barbour Seeks Additional Funds for Community Revitalization Grants
Governor Barbour Seeks Additional Funds for Community Revitalization Grants Mississippi is seeking federal approval to pump an additional $150 million into a grant program designed to help local governments rebuild towns ravaged by Hurricane Katrina. Governor Haley Barbour said the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has been asked to approve the state’s request…
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June 12, 2007
Hood files State Farm lawsuit
The Clarion-Ledger, 6/12/7 State Farm policyholders will receive more money if the company is ordered to use guidelines approved by a federal judge to settle tens of thousands of Hurricane Katrina claims, Attorney General Jim Hood said Monday. State Farm officials agreed in January to create a process to re-evaluate claims and submit the process…
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June 12, 2007
Dale opponent vows to spurn insurance donors
The Clarion-Ledger, 6/12/7 Insurance Commissioner George Dale’s Democratic opponent, Gary Anderson, on Monday blasted the incumbent’s acceptance of money from the insurance industry and promised not to do the same. “It’s unethical to take money from the people you regulate,” Anderson said at a news conference at the state Capitol. “You can’t protect the pocketbook…
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June 12, 2007
Jackson’s strategy: Crime ‘bigger than one man’
The Clarion-Ledger, 6/12/7 Jackson Mayor Frank Melton said Monday he saw cops all over the city over the weekend, evidence that his crime plan is working. Skepticism over the mayor’s plans runs rampant, according to interviews Monday. There still are no specifics on how the city will secure more jail space, and details on how…
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June 12, 2007
Dale criticized for taking insurance industry donations
The Clarion-Ledger, 6/11/7 Insurance Commissioner George Dale’s Democratic opponent, Gary Anderson, today blasted the incumbent’s acceptance of money from the insurance industry and promised not to do the same. Dale, Mississippi’s Insurance Commissioner since the mid-1970’s, often takes campaign contributions from insurance agents and others associated with the industry. He has said a small amount…
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June 12, 2007
AG seeks clarification of voter ID ruling
The Clarion-Ledger, 6/11/7 Attorney General Jim Hood said today he may ask a federal judge to clarify an order to require voters to present identification when casting ballots. Hood said he did not disagree with the judge’s order to close primaries but he questioned his intent to require identification.
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April 10, 2026
Strategic, unified vision transforms Carthage
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Jeremy Pittari
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April 10, 2026
Miss. Dept. of Health outlines upcoming fiscal year budget
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Jeremy Pittari
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April 10, 2026
Mississippi moves up to 48th in national health rankings
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Susan Marquez
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April 10, 2026
C Spire completes work under Mississippi Capital Projects Fund to expand high-speed, broadband infrastructure
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Daniel Tyson
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April 9, 2026
Amazon investing another $12 billion in Central Mississippi
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Frank Corder
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March 31, 2026
Channel South, $105 million mixed use development, aims to transform Gulfport’s downtown
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Marilyn Tinnin
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April 10, 2026
Joan Williams: Gifted author and Faulkner’s protégé
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Alistair Begg
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April 10, 2026
Protected by His presence
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Marilyn Tinnin
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April 9, 2026
The Mississippi Gift Company spreads the best of the Magnolia State across the globe
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Roger Wicker
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April 10, 2026
Rebuilding the American arsenal
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Russ Latino
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April 8, 2026
The truth about ACA subsidies after the “One Big Beautiful Bill”
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Sid Salter
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April 8, 2026
A new take on an old question about who Mississippians trust with life-altering decisions
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