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March 24, 2009
Participants’ location hints at Scruggs grand jury
Participants’ location hints at Scruggs grand jury At least two cases could be in its focus, named by prosecutors: – Scruggs I – The attempted bribery of Circuit Judge Henry Lackey of Calhoun City by Scruggs, law partner Sidney Backstrom, attorney Timothy Balducci and his business colleague Steven Patterson. – Scruggs II – The alleged…
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March 24, 2009
Judge DeLaughter’s trial moved to August
Judge DeLaughter’s trial moved to August U.S. District Judge Glen Davidson has granted Hinds County Circuit Judge Bobby DeLaughter’s request to continue his trial on corruption charges. The trial is now set for Aug. 17 instead of April 6, and still will be in Oxford. Sun Herald 3/24/9
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March 24, 2009
PETTUS – This has been ‘not so much’ year at Miss. Capitol so far
This has been ‘not so much’ year at Miss. Capitol so far This year has been defined by a struggling economy and anemic tax collections, and that has limited the possibilities for innovative new programs in education, health care and other state services. Legislators convened in early January and originally were scheduled to end their…
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March 24, 2009
Jackson mayor’s aide Stephanie Parker-Weaver arrested at parade
Jackson mayor’s aide arrested at parade An aide to Mayor Frank Melton was arrested downtown on Saturday during the Mal’s St. Paddy’s Parade. Stephanie Parker-Weaver, 46, was charged with simple assault, disorderly conduct and disobeying a police officer. Clarion Ledger 3/24/9
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March 24, 2009
Robert Johnson – “Jackson Needs a Full-Time Police Chief and Not Taxation Without Representation
“Jackson Needs a Full-Time Police Chief and Not Taxation Without Representation” (Jackson, Miss.) – March 23, 2009 – Democratic Jackson Mayoral Candidate Robert L. Johnson called for a full-time police chief for the capital city and made clear to individuals gathered at Monday’s Mayoral Forum that the proposed tax increase referendum legislation for Jackson is…
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March 24, 2009
Everybody wants a coach with NCAA Tournament on his resume
Everybody wants a coach with NCAA Tournament on his resume They are coaching for their jobs. Not the ones they have, but the ones they hope to get. Or keep. Isn’t that what the NCAA Tournament is all about? While a handful of coaches know they have a legitimate shot at cutting those few final…
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March 24, 2009
MAJORITYINMS – MS GOP Responds to Dems Decision on Brown
MS GOP Responds to Dems Decision on Brown “I think it is outrageous that the leaders of the Mississippi Democratic Party would vote to put Ike Brown, who has been sanctioned by the Department of Justice for violating the voting rights of members of his own Party, on their state executive committee which is charged…
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March 24, 2009
Sidney Backstrom in Oxford – for grand jury testimony?
Backstrom in Oxford – for grand jury testimony? Scruggs I co-defendant Sidney Backstrom is in Oxford, Lafayette County Sheriff Buddy East told the Daily Journal about 10 a.m. “He’s been here a few days,” the sheriff said. Why he’s in Oxford isn’t a public matter, but a federal grand jury convenes today. NE MS Daily…
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March 23, 2009
NMC – Scruggs II (or III?) & Grand Jury Open Thread
Scruggs II (or III?) & Grand Jury Open Thread Recall that the prosecutors at the sentencing of Patterson and Balducci stated that he needed them as witnesses for the grand jury that commences today (and thus their report date is Wednesday), and there was some mention of this grand jury in the Scruggs hearing. So…
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March 23, 2009
FLEMING – Revolt in the MS Democratic Party
FLEMING – Revolt in the MS Democratic Party Last month, Hall was hired by a racially split vote, as all of the white members voted for Hall, while the Black vote was split between the current interim director Rosalind Rawls and Chris Smith, field coordinator for the historic Travis Childers congressional campaign. Both Rawls and…
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March 23, 2009
Taylor pushing wind-policy bill
The Clarion-Ledger, 3/23/9 Banking on public outrage against insurance companies, 4th District Rep. Gene Taylor says his bill to add wind coverage to the federal flood-insurance program stands a better shot at passage this Congress. “I would think that if there is ever a time to convince our fellow congressmen to rein in this industry,…
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March 23, 2009
A recap of Judge Larry Buffington’s legal/PR meltdown
Open mouth . . . switch feet by Alan Lange 3/23/9
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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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September 9, 2025
Magnolia Mornings: September 9, 2025
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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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