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July 31, 2009
CL – Former Hinds County Circuit Court Judge Bobby DeLaughter to get 18 months in prison
Hinds Judge to get 18 months in prison “I’m pleased to see another of the wrongdoers brought to justice,” said Wilson’s lawyer, Charlie Merkel of Clarksdale, who attended today’ss hearing. “I can’t imagine a more despicable act by a judicial official.” DeLaughter’s plea shows that the story told by then-lawyers Joey Langston and Tim Balducci…
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July 30, 2009
YP BREAKING – Bobby DeLaughter gets 18 months recommended in guilty plea
More details shortly.
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July 30, 2009
CL – Other complaints vs. DeLaughter may be moot
Other complaints vs. DeLaughter may be moot DeLaughter is expected to plead guilty to lying to an FBI agent investigating a legal fees dispute lawsuit he was hearing involving former multimillionaire attorney Dickie Scruggs. That case involved a claim by Scruggs’ former law partner, Bob Wilson, that Scruggs owes him $15 million in legal fees…
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July 30, 2009
TALKLEFT – Bad Prosecutor Becomes Corrupt Judge
TALKLEFT – Bad Prosecutor Becomes Corrupt Judge The evidence left little doubt that the man who shot and killed Carl White Jr. was the same man who, four days earlier, shot another man and raped that man’s wife. Cedric Willis was arrested for those crimes. When the results of DNA tests finally arrived, however, they…
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July 30, 2009
IPSE – With DeLaughter pleading guilty, who’s Barbour gonna appoint? Answer: Phillip Gunn?
IPSE – With DeLaughter pleading guilty, who’s Barbour gonna appoint? As some of you may know, a felony conviction prevents someone from holding a law license. A law license is required to be a circuit court judge. Ergo, DeLaughter will be removed from the bench upon, or shortly after, his guilty plea tomorrow afternoon. (Assuming…
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July 30, 2009
Tax-free weekend begins Friday
Tax-free weekend begins Friday Jackson County parents can shop for children’s school clothes and footwear tax free beginning Friday. The 48-hour statewide tax break, passed by this year’s Legislature, waives the 7 percent sales tax on specific items less than $100. The event is the first of its kind for Mississippi. The window of opportunity…
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July 30, 2009
WAPO – In Jefferson trial, defense acted as though all DC politicians were on trial
WAPO – In Jefferson trial, defense acted as though all DC politicians were on trial “We all occupy the gray area — it’s just part of human nature,” Trout explained, as if former congressman William Jefferson’s proposal to bribe the vice president of Nigeria were an everyday occurrence. “We’re going to make mistakes . .…
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July 30, 2009
NMC pears into the Pickering vs. Pickering docket (online now in Madison!) for clues
NMC pears into the Pickering vs. Pickering docket (online now in Madison!) for clues Oh, and about the Pickering case. There’s a good news/bad news aspect. The good news is that the docket is visible and available. The bad news is that it’s under seal by agreement. But I’ve copied the docket, below, and I…
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July 30, 2009
LTE – Gene Taylor votes only for bills close to him; Miss. needs a strong Taylor contendor
LTE – Taylor votes only for bills close to him; Miss. needs a strong Taylor contendor When I opened my Hattiesburg American and The Clarion-Ledger this morning, I was greeted by front page stories about our Rep. Gene Taylor leading the opposition to the health care reform bills being debated by our legislatures. I am…
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July 30, 2009
BRUMFIELD – What’s more to come in Scruggs scandal?
BRUMFIELD – What’s more to come in Scruggs scandal? When suspended Hinds Circuit Judge Bobby DeLaughter pleads guilty in U.S. District Court this afternoon, questions will linger about the judicial bribery indictment that cost him his reputation. Chiefly to be answered: – Will anyone else be indicted in this case? – Will this second judicial…
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July 30, 2009
Pawlenty joins leadership role with Barbour for RGA
Pawlenty joins leadership role with Barbour for RGA The Republican Governors Association will name Tim Pawlenty as its vice chairman Monday, giving the Minnesota governor a national leadership post he can use to advance his presidential ambitions. In his new capacity, Pawlenty will take a leadership role in helping Republicans in this fall’s two gubernatorial…
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July 30, 2009
Pelosi vs. the Navy
Pelosi vs. the Navy One of those shuttered bases has been the subject of years of failed negotiations between San Francisco, the city Pelosi represents, and the Navy. The two parties have been at a stalemate over Treasure Island, a Navy base that closed in 1993 and sits atop a man-made island in the San…
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November 19, 2025
U.S. trade deficit drops 24% in August as Trump’s tariffs reduce imports
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Daniel Tyson
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November 19, 2025
Madison shuts down popular daycare facility over code violations
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November 19, 2025
DHS plans to deploy 250 border agents to Louisiana, Mississippi in major immigration sweep, AP sources say
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Daniel Tyson
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November 18, 2025
Toyota investing $125 million in Blue Springs plant
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Daniel Tyson
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October 30, 2025
Mississippi senators hear concerns from farmers as state’s agriculture industry struggles
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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October 29, 2025
Federal Reserve cuts key rate as government shutdown clouds economic outlook
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Richelle Putnam
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November 19, 2025
From desks to doorways: The Tangerine Motel and The Hill & Moor
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Alistair Begg
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November 19, 2025
The man in between
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November 18, 2025
Lane Kiffin says no ultimatum from Ole Miss on his coaching future
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Sid Salter
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November 19, 2025
Term limits: Why small rural states like Mississippi lose when seniority is forced out
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Jill Ford
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November 18, 2025
Keep opportunity in Mississippi: Put AI to work
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Kelley Williams
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November 17, 2025
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