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March 24, 2009

Unethical leaks

The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal Editorial, 3/24/9 The obviously intentional and anonymous release via e-mail and on the Internet of confidential information from Tupelo city government’s ethics report – whose findings are under investigation by the Mississippi state auditor’s office – continues the sloppy, careless handling of a document prepared by a contract consultant. The…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
March 24, 2009

Budget-cuts plan confounds council

The Clarion-Ledger, 3/24/9 Jackson City Council members were confused Monday over whether Mayor Frank Melton’s administration was trying to slash spending or raise employees’ salaries. All city department heads were required to turn in a plan by 5 p.m. Monday outlining how they would cut 3 percent from their budgets. About half of the department…