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July 17, 2009
Nunnelee ousts Sen. Dearing from Appropriations subcommittee
Nunnelee ousts Sen. Dearing from Appropriations subcommittee Sen. Bob Dearing is out as chairman of the Senate Appropriations subcommittee handling the state Department of Transportation’s budget. That’s according to Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Alan Nunnelee, R-Tupelo, who appoints the appropriations subcommittee chairmen. Questioned about whether Dearing decided to leave his post, Nunnelee confirmed that “Yes,…
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July 17, 2009
RED/Blue – Thompson holds more than a million for next campaign
RED/Blue – Thompson holds more than a million for next campaign Second quarter campaign finance reports have been filed by Mississippi’s four congressmen. For the last three months, Bennie Thompson led the group in raising $413,559. He now has $1,584,715 cash in the bank as of June 30, 2009. I think it is safe to…
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July 17, 2009
Wicker’s Latest Statement on Sotomayor
Wicker’s Latest Statement on Sotomayor While not saying which way he will vote, Sen. Wicker gave his best indication yet (first statement, second statement) that he will vote against Sonia Sotomayor: On Second Amendment rights, on the rights of the people to keep and bears arms, she is clearly out of the mainstream – not…
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July 17, 2009
MajorityInMiss. – How Much Is A Vote For Nancy Pelosi Worth? About $8,000 per 6 months
MajorityInMiss. – How Much Is A Vote For Nancy Pelosi Worth? About $462,308 A couple contributions of note: On March 31st, Childers received two contributions from Nancy Pelosi for a total of $4,000. He is also showing $4,000 from Steny Hoyer, the Majority Leader. Also of interest are the contributions from labor unions. Childers received…
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July 17, 2009
Barbour spokesperson says he only offered the Senate seat to Wicker
Barbour spokesperson says he only offered the Senate seat to U.S. Rep. Roger Wicker Leisha Pickering’s lawsuit says that when Republican Trent Lott resigned from the U.S. Senate in December 2007, Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour offered the seat to Chip Pickering, who declined. Barbour spokesman Laura Hipp said Thursday that the governor only offered the…
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July 17, 2009
AG Jim Hood alleges Barbour’s veto was unconstitutional
AG: Barbour violated constitution Gov. Haley Barbour violated the constitution when he vetoed parts of legislation that dealt with overtime pay for state troopers, according to an opinion issued by Attorney General Jim Hood’s office. Clarion Ledger 7/16/9
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July 17, 2009
IPSE – Mainstream media picks up Pickering lawsuit
Mainstream media picks up Pickering lawsuit Here’s a roundup: The Clarion-Ledger (first mainstream media outlet to break the story) has 70 comments to their story so far. TPM Muckraker promises more once they read the complaint if they find anything juicy. I’m promising them that they will. Jackson TV station WJTV headlines “Estranged Wife Of…
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July 17, 2009
Ex-Miss. politician’s wife sues alleged mistress
Ex-Miss. politician’s wife sues alleged mistress Leisha Jane Pickering’s lawsuit was filed Tuesday in Hinds County Circuit Court against Elizabeth Creekmore-Byrd of Jackson. Prior to Pickering’s marriage and while still in college, Creekmore-Byrd met and had a romantic relationship with Pickering which ended prior to their college graduation, Leisha Pickering said. Subsequently, the Pickerings married…
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July 17, 2009
Sotomayer’s hearing wrapping up, firefighter up next
Sotomayer’s hearing wraps up, firefighter to be questioned next Sotomayor drew praise from Republicans and Democrats alike as she was wrapping up her time before the committee at the nationally televised hearing. Sen Lindsey Graham, described her judicial record as “generally in the mainstream” and said he thought she would keep an open mind on…
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July 17, 2009
Barbour, Cochran and Taylor applaud cyberspace training unit coming to Keesler AFB
Barbour, Cochran and Taylor applaud cyberspace training unit coming to Keesler AFB “Placing the Undergraduate Cyberspace Training at Keesler expands Mississippi’s already substantial role in our national defense, and carries significant potential for economic development over the long term,” Gov. Barbour said. “This further expands Keesler’s critical role as one of our nation’s premier Air…
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July 17, 2009
AP – House Ethics Committee Investigating Bennie Thompson
House Ethics Committee Investigating Bennie Thompson The House ethics committee is investigating whether five Democratic lawmakers, one of which is Mississippi Congressman Bennie Thompson. The investigation centers around improper gifts in travel to Caribbean conferences 2007 and 2008. Lumped in the investigation with thompson is: Charles Rangel of New York, chairman of the Ways and…
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July 17, 2009
Sun-Herald – Dixie Mafia insider, Gillich provides fodder for attorney’s book
Sun-Herald – Dixie Mafia insider, Gillich provides fodder for attorney’s book By ANITA LEE – calee@sunherald.com GULFPORT — Dixie Mafioso Mike Gillich Jr. and his wife, Frances, shared stories of their gangster days with a Gulfport attorney who has dramatized the events in a newly released book “Dream Room.” Gillich was convicted in the conspiracy…
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Jeremy Pittari
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September 9, 2025
Legislators to consider another round of teacher, assistant teacher pay raises
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Jeremy Pittari
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September 9, 2025
Mississippi State Health Officer touts importance of vaccine mandates after Florida roll back
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Daniel Tyson
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September 9, 2025
NAACP alleges state withheld millions that could have helped Jackson’s water system
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Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
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September 5, 2025
Hiring stalls with US companies reluctant to expand in an uncertain economic landscape
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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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September 9, 2025
Mississippi State fined $500,000 by SEC for field storming following against Arizona State
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Meredith Biesinger
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September 9, 2025
Mississippi’s Two Museums: Step inside, feel the story
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Alistair Begg
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September 9, 2025
What are you waiting for?
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Russ Latino
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September 8, 2025
Do we have to ‘distrust the science’ to Make America Healthy Again?
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Russ Latino
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September 7, 2025
The race for U.S. Senate in 2026 may get ugly, but the result is almost certain
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Roger Wicker
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September 5, 2025
Taiwan has resolved to live free
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