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March 18, 2009
YP – Links on the Frank Melton attempted decertification . . . from 4 years ago
Here are some links to YallPolitics (then JacksonsNextMayor’s coverage of the Frank Melton decertification attempt 4 years ago). First, let me say that I was right . . . again. From 11 days ago You mark my words . . . the long knives will come out in this galactic freakshow. 20 years of internal…
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March 18, 2009
Democrats disqualify Jackson mayor
Democrats disqualify Jackson mayor The Jackson Democratic Municipal Executive Committee disqualified Mayor Frank Melton to run for reelection this evening, stating Melton did not meet the city’s residency requirements. The unanimous vote takes Melton’s name off the ballot for the May 5 primary. Melton has said he will challenge the ruling. Claude McInnis, chairman of…
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March 18, 2009
MAJORITYINMS – What the new Dem. Executive Director Sam Hall said about MS Dems 6 years ago
What The New Dem. Executive Director Said Six Years Ago I was able to locate a couple of Hall’s editorials from years back, including this one from the Natchez Democrat in 2003 titled: Dems must stop bleeding or they lose. When talking about party switchers (mainly Amy Tuck who had just qualified for her second…
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March 18, 2009
YP – Michael Recio’s attorney asks government to get higher approval before next trial
The Clarion Ledger ran a quick blurb this afternoon saying that Michael Recio’s attorney, Cynthia Stewart, had compelled the Government to follow its own rules on subsequent proseuctions. In her motion, Cynthia Stewart, attorney for former bodyguard Michael Recio, said the policy bars successive prosecutions without approval by top Justice Department officials. There was no…
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March 18, 2009
SALTERBLOG – Cigarette tax: Agreement is near, sources say
Cigarette tax: Agreement is near, sources say There’s also word that the House migh be willing to compromise with Gov. Barbour on the hospital tax to provide some stability for Medicaid moving forward. Sid Salter Blog Clarion Ledger 3/17/9
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March 18, 2009
Gallo Notes: Sam Hall Puts Conservative Democrats on Notice!-Paul Gallo
Gallo Notes: Tuesday, March 17th, St. Paddy’s Day. Rewind Notes-Tuesday’s show was comprised of a legislative roundtable of freshman House members during the 7 a.m. hour. The 8 a.m. hour’s guest was a Hattiesburg City Council Woman in Washington seeking a piece of the bailout pie. Wednesday, Jackson Mayor Frank Melton will be InDaHouse during…
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March 17, 2009
Langston to get more time at home before prison
The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, 3/17/9 Disgraced ex-attorney Joey Langston of Booneville remains important to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Monday, Langston’s attorney, Anthony Farese of Ashland, confirmed that a government request was granted to postpone Langston’s prison report date a second time. Prosecutors say Langston’s cooperation continues in current investigations. Langston, 51, faces 36 months…
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March 17, 2009
Jackson officials lobbying for funds
The Clarion-Ledger, 3/17/9 Jackson city council members traveled to Washington, D.C., on Monday to begin lobbying for almost $17 million from the federal government. The requests are for several 2010 federal appropriations bills. Jackson is asking for help on a range of projects, including roadwork, utility improvements and public safety. Council President Leslie Burl McLemore…
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March 17, 2009
Congressman: Stimulus dollars for rural areas, too
The Clarion-Ledger, 3/17/9 Hundreds of people packed into the community meeting room at the Jackson Medical Mall to learn more about the $787 billion federal stimulus package on Monday. As the federal government begins to dole out funds through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, some state and local officials are still unsure about what…
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March 17, 2009
Battle rages over Jackson mayor jury
The Clarion-Ledger, 3/16/9 Federal prosecutors filed a motion today arguing Mayor Frank Melton should not be allowed to pick a jury from an area with a larger African-American population. “It is well-established that defendants are not entitled to a jury of any particular racial composition, as long as the jury is fairly selected,” the motion…
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March 17, 2009
Whitten’s business consults for state
The Clarion-Ledger, 3/17/9 A lawyer by trade and the state College Board president by appointment, Amy Whitten has found challenging – and lucrative – work keeping Mississippi agencies from seeing their management gutted by retirements. The consulting firm she formed in 1996 has received nearly $3.5 million in consulting contracts from state agencies over the…
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March 17, 2009
State considers paying for obesity surgery
The Sun Herald, 3/16/9 The slimming physique of House Public Health Committee Chairman Steve Holland has inspired other Mississippi lawmakers to do more than just marvel at his weight loss — they want to share the joy. They approved legislation last week to give state employees who are obese the opportunity to undergo the lap-band…
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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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Associated Press
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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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