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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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June 10, 2005
Marshall Ramsey Cartoon
Marshall Ramsey Cartoon Clarion Ledger 6/9/5
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June 10, 2005
Melton has his work cut out for him – CL Editorial
Melton has his work cut out for him – CL Editorial Fresh with a true mandate – 88 percent – Democrat Frank Melton takes office as Jackson mayor on July 4 with plenty of momentum, but a lot of problems facing the city. Melton recognizes the city has been in the leadership doldrums. His premier…
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June 8, 2005
It’s Over – And Just Beginning
by Alan Lange To no one’s real surprise, Frank Melton will be the next mayor of Jackson. What is surprising is the margins he ran up in the primary (against a two term incumbent) and the general election (against a well known Republican). Frank Melton (DEM) 24594 88.685% Rick Whitlow (REP) 3138 11.315% Total 27732…
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June 8, 2005
Melton as mayor offers great hope – CL Editorial
Melton as mayor offers great hope – CL Editorial The election – some might say “coronation” – of Democrat Frank Melton as Jackson mayor Tuesday excites great hopes, but not without some leavening caution. Melton cruised to victory over Republican Rick Whitlow Tuesday after thrashing incumbent Mayor Harvey Johnson Jr. in the Democratic Primary May…
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June 8, 2005
Marshall Ramsey Cartoon
Marshall Ramsey Cartoon Editorial Clarion Ledger 6/8/5
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June 8, 2005
Mayor-elect planning 3 days of inauguration celebrations
Mayor-elect planning 3 days of inauguration celebrations Jackson Mayor-elect Frank Melton plans to spread inaugural festivities over three days, beginning with the swearing-in and concluding with a prayer service. But what Jacksonians are most interested in is Melton’s first speech as mayor, which will be after he is sworn in on July 1 at City…
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June 8, 2005
Former TV exec crushes GOP foe
Former TV exec crushes GOP foe Frank Melton stood with Rick Whitlow, his mayoral opponent, Tuesday night and said it’s time for business. In front of a cheering crowd, Melton, a Democrat, outlined his platform of unity and progress for Jackson during the next four years. “For the second time in my life I’m a…
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June 8, 2005
Jackson Election Returns (unofficial)
Jackson Election Returns (unofficial) 9:35 p.m. Winner W MAYOR (93 Of 94 Precincts Reporting) W Frank Melton (DEM) 24594 88.685% Rick Whitlow (REP) 3138 11.315% Total 27732 COUNCIL – WARD 1 (11 Of 11 Precincts Reporting) W Ben Allen (REP) 5501 100% Total 5501 COUNCIL – WARD 2 (10 Of 10 Precincts Reporting) W Leslie…
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June 8, 2005
Transition
This is where we can dump any thoughts or suggestions for key players in the transition of Jackson’s Next Mayor. Has anyone heard of people who will be prominent in the next administration?
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February 11, 2026
House GOP pushes strict proof-of-citizenship requirement for voters ahead of midterm elections
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Frank Corder
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February 11, 2026
Mississippians can now show their love for freedom and liberty with a “Don’t Tread On Me” car tag
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Jeremy Pittari
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February 11, 2026
Education freedom advocates continue their push for more choice for parents, students
Business
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Frank Corder
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February 10, 2026
Spartan Composites investing $49 million in Saltillo manufacturing facility
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Frank Corder
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February 6, 2026
Karman Space and Defense acquires Gulfport’s Seemann Composites, Material Sciences
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Frank Corder
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February 3, 2026
Siemens Energy investing up to $300 million in new high-voltage switchgear facility in Mississippi
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Susan Marquez
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February 11, 2026
Governor’s Arts Awards recognizes Mississippi arts culture bearers
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Alistair Begg
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February 11, 2026
The wisdom our world needs
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Meredith Biesinger
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February 10, 2026
Shaped by Hand: The heart behind Sumrall’s Coral Depot
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Samuel Gonzalez
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February 10, 2026
Education Savings Accounts recognize a simple truth: No two students are the same
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Kimberly Ross
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February 10, 2026
Walz ‘Civil War’ rhetoric irresponsible, absurd
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Grace Breazeale
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February 4, 2026
The Weight They Carry: Life as a teacher in Mississippi
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