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July 29, 2005
City Boards Question Mayor’s Authority
City Boards Question Mayor’s Authority Hundreds of city board members are scratching their heads after Mayor Frank Melton issued a letter asking for their resignations. Many boards are consulting their attorneys, but some say the mayor is overstepping his authority by asking them to step down. Nearly 250 members of Around 30 Jackson city boards…
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July 28, 2005
Former governors taking stage at Fair
Former governors taking stage at Fair Soaring temperatures and a limited water supply haven’t put much of a damper on this year’s Neshoba County Fair as political speaking was to get under way this morning. Local legislators and Central District Transportation Commissioner Dick Hall are in the line-up. Four former governors are scheduled to speak…
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July 28, 2005
The Roads of Jackson
The Roads of Jackson It’s no secret that Jackson is home to some the most pathetic streets and highways in Mississippi. There is hardly a road in the capital city that doesn’t have either huge bumps to re-align your alignment or potholes to damage your tire rims. South Jackson is the worst. Just drive down…
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July 28, 2005
Jackson Mayor Asks for Resignations
Jackson Mayor Asks for Resignations Mayor Frank Melton asked for the resignations of all members of Jackson City Boards and Commissions today. This includes the Airport Authority, the Civil Service Commission, the School Board, the Redevelopment Board, and the Election Commission. T The news release says that resumes will be accepted and considered for any…
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July 28, 2005
Mayor Frank Melton Fires Jackson Fire Chief
Mayor Frank Melton Fires Jackson Fire Chief Mayor Frank Melton is also making a change in leadership of the Jackson Fire Department. Chief Raymond McNulty has been relieved of his duty as head of the state’s largest fire department. Mcnulty took office in October 1998. Chief McNulty told WLBT, quote, “The mayor has not talked…
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July 28, 2005
Senators look at ways to slow use of state cars
Senators look at ways to slow use of state cars Mississippi government owns 9,335 vehicles, totaling $198.1 million, or 287 autos less than it owned one year ago, according to a study conducted by state Auditor Phil Bryant. The study was completed for the Senate Fees, Salaries and Administration Committee, which held a hearing Monday…
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July 27, 2005
There is no D in Governor
Musgrove preparing to challenge Barbour?
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July 27, 2005
The Domino Effect
Word has it that the recent interest expressed by Eric Clark in the IHL job would have set forth a fascinating domino effect. If Clark had left, word has it that Amy Tuck would have lobbied to get appointed to the Secretary of State to run as an incumbent (of what party, we now have…
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July 27, 2005
CL Editorial – Melton right, but system is flawed
CL Editorial – Melton right, but system is flawed New Jackson Mayor Frank Melton is correct that high bail bonds should be given to some criminal suspects, but the problem is not necessarily the bond amounts but the criminal justice system. Over the past few years, capacity at the Hinds County Detention Center in Raymond…
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July 27, 2005
Panel begins review of ed funding
Panel begins review of ed funding A group of lawmakers, local school officials and state Board of Education members started meeting at the Capitol on Tuesday to examine the state’s school funding formula. They’re trying to decide whether the Mississippi Adequate Education Program needs to be changed. The group will hold several meetings through late…
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July 27, 2005
Fairgoers face two types of ’05 speeches
Fairgoers face two types of ’05 speeches It’s not rocket science. The political speaking under the Founder’s Square Pavilion each summer merely reflects the state’s political climate at the Capitol and in the state’s courts. So it stands to reason that with the Capitol polarized as never before in modern times over partisan divisions, the…
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July 27, 2005
Local officials voice strong support for current voting machines
Local officials voice strong support for current voting machines 7/23/5 DeSoto Times
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Jeremy Pittari
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March 4, 2026
Bills aimed at adjusting new PERS Tier 5 die
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Stan Choe, Associated Press
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March 4, 2026
U.S. stocks rebound after strong economic updates and an easing of oil prices
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Jeremy Pittari
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March 4, 2026
Teacher pay raise bills die on deadline day
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Frank Corder
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March 3, 2026
General Atomics expanding in Shannon
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Frank Corder
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February 25, 2026
Carpenter Pole and Piling expanding in Wiggins
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Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press
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February 23, 2026
Supreme Court agrees to hear from oil and gas companies trying to block climate change lawsuits
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Susan Marquez
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March 4, 2026
“Mississippi Made” exhibit traces the impact of the Magnolia State as part of America 250 celebration
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Alistair Begg
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March 4, 2026
Every promise fulfilled
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Meredith Biesinger
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March 3, 2026
A century across the water: Ship Island Excursions turns 100
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Sid Salter
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March 4, 2026
Celebrating Scouting’s summit with the latest group of youth to soar with the Eagle rank
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Tyler McCaughn
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March 3, 2026
Keep sports betting where it belongs – with the states
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Kelley Williams
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March 3, 2026
JXN Water troubles
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