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June 19, 2005
Why did judge set $1M bond in Madison?
Why did judge set $1M bond in Madison? Although I am a throw-the-book-at-’em citizen, I have to wonder what Municipal Judge Ed Hannan was thinking when he set the alleged shooter’s bond at $1 million. Even the city prosecutor had to be surprised. Isiah Sanders, 23, is accused of shooting Curtis James Tuesday, then fleeing…
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June 19, 2005
Melton plans shake-up in JPD
Melton plans shake-up in JPD Plan on a shake-up in the higher ranks of the Jackson Police Department. Listen closely for military aircraft above the city. Expect the SWAT team on the streets, backing up a new rapid-response team. Those are some of Frank Melton’s plans to curb crime in the state’s largest city. Throughout…
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June 17, 2005
Walker will balance mayor’s office – CL Editorial
Walker will balance mayor’s office Incoming Jackson Mayor Frank Melton made an astute observation while filling the key post of chief administrative officer with former Vicksburg Mayor Robert Walker. Noting his own weaknesses, Melton said: “He’s a methodical, day-to-day manager. I’m a leader and a visionary.” So, Melton is freed to be the strategist and…
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June 16, 2005
Marshall Ramsey Cartoon 6/16/5
Marshall Ramsey Cartoon 6/16/5 Marshall Ramsey Clarion Ledger 6/16/5
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June 16, 2005
Melton adds ex-mayor of Vicksburg to team
Melton adds ex-mayor of Vicksburg to team Frank Melton, Jackson’s mayor-elect, named several additions to his administration on Wednesday, including the selection of Jackson State University professor and former Vicksburg Mayor Robert Walker as chief administrative officer. “His strengths are my weaknesses and his weaknesses are my strengths. He’s a methodical, day-to-day manager. I’m a…
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June 16, 2005
Shooting suspect’s bond set at $1M
Shooting suspect’s bond set at $1M Charges were upgraded late Wednesday against the jailed Madison fast-food shooting suspect and two Ridgeland men were being sought in connection with the crime. Earlier in the day, alleged shooter Isiah Sanders was given a $1 million bond. City prosecutor John Hedglin said Sanders’ bond is the highest ever…
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June 16, 2005
Knowledgeable Walker smart choice by Melton for city’s top administrative officer
Knowledgeable Walker smart choice by Melton for city’s top administrative officer Walker, 61, a former Warren County supervisor, has broad vision and understands the importance of continuity in leadership and developing leaders. “You must have a ball, and you can’t hand that ball off in an official ceremony after an election,” said Walker, who has…
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June 16, 2005
Melton Taps Woman for Police Chief
Melton Taps Woman for Police Chief Jackson Mayor-Elect Frank Melton made it official Tuesday, introducing his choice for police chief, the first female to head the department. As previously reported, Shirlene Anderson is Melton’s pick to lead the state’s largest police force. She was Melton’s second-in-command when he was director of the Mississippi Bureau of…
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June 16, 2005
Jackson, Byram Negotiating Settlement
Jackson, Byram Negotiating Settlement It’s been more than a decade, with over one million dollars spent in the legal battle, but the City of Jackson and Byram may be close to a settlement. Negotiations are underway to give Byram its incorporation, while allowing the capitol city room for growth. In a matter of days attorneys…
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June 14, 2005
Ex-MBN officer likely chief
Ex-MBN officer likely chief The search was over before it began. Jackson Mayor-elect Frank Melton said he wants Shirlene Anderson, former deputy director of the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics, to lead the city’s Police Department. “I’m getting away from the good ol’ boys club,” he said. “We have females in the JPD. We’ve had them…
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June 13, 2005
Melton: Expand Farish St. project
Melton: Expand Farish St. project With work on Farish Street’s Entertainment District scheduled to begin later this month, Jackson Mayor-elect Frank Melton said he’s ready to enlarge the plans. “I want to expand the project to include the rest of Farish Street. We need to redo Farish all the way to Davis Street,” Melton said.…
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June 13, 2005
Bottom line? Diverse groups want Melton to be successful
Bottom line? Diverse groups want Melton to be successful Optimism, hope and expectations. Election nights usually are brimming with great expectations, but Frank Melton’s backers were overflowing with it last Tuesday. But there was more to Melton’s post-election celebration last week than the usual back-slapping and political gloating. First, it was clearly one of the…
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September 4, 2025
Wall Street ticks higher with hopes for coming cuts to interest rates
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Frank Corder
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September 4, 2025
Colom campaign starts race with fake call to Hyde-Smith
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Frank Corder
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September 4, 2025
Mississippi’s August revenue collections come in below estimates
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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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Lynne Jeter
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August 28, 2025
Northrop Grumman opens high-tech aerospace lab at Northeast Mississippi Community College
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Ben Smith
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September 4, 2025
Granddaddy’s gun
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September 4, 2025
Friends in Christ
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Susan Marquez
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September 3, 2025
JackTown USA: Bringing the history of Jackson’s vibrant music scene to life
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September 3, 2025
Agriculture Secretary Rollins praised MSU’s ag tech, research during campus visit
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September 1, 2025
Mississippi shouldn’t subsidize bad decisions, Green New Deal in other states
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Brent Bailey
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September 1, 2025
Mississippi should help build the energy backbone – not block it
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