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June 22, 2009
Jimmie Gates piece on DeLaughter, Scruggs, Peters and Langston
DeLaughter: Same names, different case Peters, Langston, Balducci and Patterson all figure in a federal criminal probe involving former noted lawyer Dickie Scruggs’ attempt to bribe DeLaughter in a separate civil case. In the trade secret case, Eaton Corp. alleges in the lawsuit that engineers who once worked for the Jackson company stole trade secrets…
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June 22, 2009
HAMPTON – Johnson’s 2nd time has much promise
Johnson’s 2nd time has much promise Johnson inherits severe budget problems, a recession and some of the vexing issues that dogged him the first time around – crime, infrastructure, business flight, school issues. But, he also inherits booming downtown development and a new, strengthened, involved, diverse business leadership. Last week, a post-election fundraiser was held,…
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June 22, 2009
SNOWDEN – Medicaid Maginot
Medicaid Maginot Governor Barbour has pledged not to call the Legislature back into special session to adopt the budget until the House and Senate leadership have agreed on a Medicaid plan (acceptable to the governor) which permanently resolves the recurring $90 million deficit. In the absence of such an agreement, unless the governor changes his…
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June 22, 2009
CL EDITORIAL – Barbour: ‘Redneck’ may overcome
Barbour: ‘Redneck’ may overcome Conservative Atlanta Journal-Constitution blogger Jim Wooten last week dismissed national speculation that Miss. Gov. Haley Barbour might emerge as a serious Republican presidential contender in 2012 with these words: “There’s too much prejudice elsewhere in the country from potential voters who equate Mississippi with redneck politics.” “Redneck politics?” This from a…
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June 22, 2009
SALTER – NPM tax is a sop to Altria, Big Tobacco
NPM tax is a sop to Altria, Big Tobacco But discussions of another cigarette tax hike this year – this time just on the tobacco manufacturing companies or “non-participating manufacturers,” or NPMs, that weren’t a party to the state’s tobacco settlement – should come with a giant asterisk. No one can explain that fact better…
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June 22, 2009
Budget Deal Struck? Did the House give in?
McCoy: Miss. budget deal should be quick McCoy said an agreement in principle reached over the weekend was a huge step in negotations between the House and the Senate. The two chambers are trying to craft a spending plan for state agencies and programs for fiscal year 2010. The agreement calls for a $60 million…
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June 22, 2009
WSJ – Standford/Pendergrast-Holt prosecution going to be a long one
WSJ – Standford prosecution promises to be more than Madoff The scheme Stanford is accused of is rather different from the one Madoff perpetrated. While Bernie promised modest returns, Stanford’s Certificates of Deposit issued through his bank in Antigua offered rates far above what was available in the market. While Madoff admitted that his investment…
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June 21, 2009
No chance for Chizik? Bowden starred in that movie himself
No chance for Chizik? Bowden starred in that movie himself FLORENCE — Terry Bowden has been back in Alabama for only five and a half months, but he’s heard it, and he can’t believe it. The cynicism. The sarcasm. The absolute dismissal of a coach who’s yet to lead his new team onto the field…
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June 21, 2009
Barbour says State can function without budget, McCoy calls him a “dictator”
State can function without budget Gov. Haley Barbour said state government could operate and spend money without the Legislature approving a budget when the fiscal year ends in nine days. “I don’t anticipate critical services of state government shutting down if the Legislature fails and doesn’t pass a budget,” he said. “There’re some things that…
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June 21, 2009
Deal may be near on hospital taxes, Bryan and Dedeaux waiting Barbour’s approval
Deal may be near on hospital taxes Though it may face opposition from the governor, Mississippi lawmakers negotiating a spending plan for the coming fiscal year said Saturday they have reached an agreement in principle on a key point – a hospital tax hike to help pay for Medicaid. Senate Public Health and Welfare Committee…
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June 21, 2009
Langston, Patterson and Balducci set to testify in Eaton v. Frisby
Langston, Patterson and Balducci set to testify in Eaton v. Frisby Hinds County Circuit Judge Swan Yerger signed orders last month allowing Frisby Aerospace attorneys to take statements from former lawyers Joey Langston of Booneville and Timothy Balducci of New Albany and former State Auditor Steve Patterson. Earlier this year, Yerger halted further proceedings in…
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June 21, 2009
Snowden’ – Budget deal premature, talks resume Sunday
Snowden’ – Budget deal premature, talks resume Sunday Reports of a budget “deal” apparently are premature, despite some statements suggesting otherwise. Negotiators will meet again Sunday.
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May 15, 2026
Effort to make all Mississippi school boards elected failed this session. Another try could come in January
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Joshua Rollo
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May 15, 2026
From Mississippi to defending America under the sea: One sailor’s journey to USS Greeneville
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Daniel Tyson
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May 15, 2026
Judge blocks release of discovery materials in Jackson bribery case against Owens, Lumumba, Banks
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Frank Corder
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May 14, 2026
Azuria Water Solutions breaks ground on new manufacturing facility in Batesville
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Frank Corder
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May 12, 2026
M&M Bank’s Legear named chair of Atlanta Fed’s Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council
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Frank Corder
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May 11, 2026
Lockers Manufacturing announces $9.7 million expansion in Batesville
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Eric Olson, Associated Press
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May 15, 2026
These guys don’t just drive the team bus. They go the extra mile for the players who love them
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Alistair Begg
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May 15, 2026
Hope through the silence
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Alistair Begg
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May 14, 2026
Conformed to His image
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Mike Ezell
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May 14, 2026
Supporting law enforcement shouldn’t be political
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Sid Salter
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May 13, 2026
Remembering the legacies of former GOP Gov. Kirk Fordice and First Lady Pat Fordice
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Trey Dellinger
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May 11, 2026
New Mississippi abortion pill law protects women
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