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June 9, 2011
CL – Redistrict fight intensifies
NAACP taking its case to U.S. Supreme Court
The NAACP is taking the fight over Mississippi's legislative districts to the U.S. Supreme Court. The organization filed a notice this week that it will appeal a federal panel's ruling that candidates vying for legislative seats this year must do so under current districts. Carroll Rhodes, attorney for the NAACP, said the appeal will be filed within 30 days, but he would not provide any further details. The 30-day timeline pushes any potential court action close to the Aug. 2 primary election and the eventual November general election. The candidate qualifying deadline was June 1. Clarion Ledger 6/8/11
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June 9, 2011
WLBT – Jackson businessman wants Eminent Domain off Nov. ballot
Jackson businessman wants Eminent Domain off Nov. ballot JACKSON, MS (WLBT) – The issue of eminent domain will soon be debated in the courts. A Jackson businessman is fighting to prevent the initiative from appearing on the November ballot. Leland Speed has filed suit in Hinds County Circuit Court to keep the Eminent Domain Initiative…
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June 9, 2011
Bill Minor – Photo I.D. hoopla misrepresented
Photo I.D. hoopla misrepresented For years, Republicans have been trying, unsuccessfully, to get a government-issued photo I.D. requirement for voting through the Legislature. It has failed, largely, because it smacked of Jim Crowism. Enough legislators in the past have seen the photo I.D. requirement as just a new burden to disenfranchise black citizens who for…
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June 9, 2011
MAJORITY – Rep. Alan Nunnelee endorses Phil Bryant
Alan Nunnelee Endorses Phil Bryant “I first met Phil Bryant in 1995, when I was on the Senate Insurance Committee and he was Vice Chairman of the same committee in the House of Representatives. We formed a professional relationship and a friendship that has lasted over 16 years. From the first day we met, I…
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June 9, 2011
ZNN – Patsy Brumfield predicts Zachapalooza will go to SCOTUS
Decision looms in Zach Scruggs appeal Scruggs’ document accuses the government of prosecutorial misconduct, from admitting it created the bribery scheme to perpetuating false testimony. “The government cannot be heard to say that there was no prejudice,” his filing notes. The filings come after a three-day hearing last month about Scruggs’ appeal. Biggers’ decision is…
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June 9, 2011
SH – Judge won’t dismiss convictions of Minor, Teel, Whitfield
Judge won’t dismiss convictions of Minor, Teel, Whitfield Lawyers for former Harrison County Judges West Teel and John Whitfield made the argument Wednesday after U.S. District Judge Henry T. Wingate denied a motion to dismiss their convictions and that of ex-attorney Paul Minor. Wingate took no action on the re-sentencing requests and adjourned court until…
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June 9, 2011
Paul Minor motion to toss convictions . . . denied . . . again
Though you wouldn't know it from the AP wire story by Alan Lange
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June 8, 2011
Phil Bryant to pick up MS Assn of Realtors endorsement
On Thursday, June 9, Phil Bryant’s campaign for Governor will receive another key pro-business endorsement at a news conference in Jackson. The Mississippi Association of Realtors will endorse Phil Bryant for Governor at this event. The following are details of the news conference: EVENT: Phil Bryant to be endorsed by the Mississippi Association of Realtors…
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June 8, 2011
NAACP (and MS Dems by proxy) to appeal redistricting ruling to SCOTUS
I just hope they've cleared it with the MHA and Terry Burton by Alan Lange
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June 8, 2011
Farish St. district back on the shelf
Farish St. district back on the shelf The highly anticipated, often delayed Farish Street Entertainment District is on the shelf again, and the city is considering reopening the street that has been closed to traffic for months. While pitching reauthorization of the Jackson Business Improvement District, Downtown Jackson Partners president Ben Allen told the City…
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June 8, 2011
Meet Bob Evans, True Democrat
Meet Bob Evans, True Democrat Rep. Bob Evans (True Democrat- Monticello) had some interesting quotes on what the Democratic caucus really thinks of members who do not vote in line with Billy McCoy and company. In a Daily Leader article (h/t: FireMcCoy.com) , Evans complained about the annual BIPEC ratings saying they are nothing more…
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June 8, 2011
GOP primary key in battle for No. 2 post
GOP primary key in battle for No. 2 post JACKSON – Mississippi’s next lieutenant governor will almost certainly be an incumbent Republican officeholder who touts himself as a fiscal and social conservative. The winner of the Aug. 2 Republican primary between Senate President Pro Tem Billy Hewes of Gulfport and Treasurer Tate Reeves of the…
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Daniel Tyson
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August 1, 2025
Jackson mayor announces task force to address concerns at apartment complexes
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Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
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August 1, 2025
US employers added just 73,000 jobs last month as labor market weakens in face of Trump trade wars
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Jeremy Pittari
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August 1, 2025
Watson continues work on election integrity in Mississippi
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Lynne Jeter
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July 17, 2025
Southern Miss, Integer Technologies land $25 million defense contract
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Frank Corder
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July 9, 2025
Nissan delays EV production at Canton plant until 2028
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Lynne Jeter
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July 8, 2025
Mississippi tech companies featured at premier national defense innovation event
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Susan Marquez
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August 1, 2025
What’s Happening, Mississippi? Things to do in the Magnolia State in August 2025
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C.H. Spurgeon
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August 1, 2025
It is good
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David Lewis
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July 31, 2025
Mississippi’s cherished southern spaces -porches – featured in 2025 International Venice Architectural Biennale
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Sid Salter
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July 30, 2025
“One big, beautiful bill” adoption signals both danger and opportunities for the state’s rural hospitals
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Russ Latino
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July 27, 2025
Facing the Darkness
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Kimberly Ross
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July 23, 2025
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