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February 20, 2009
Joey Langston says Dickie Scruggs ‘stiffed’ him, too
SCRUGGS UPDATE: Langston says Scruggs ‘stiffed’ him, too Recently, Wilson filed a new civil lawsuit against Scruggs, Peters and others claiming they conspired to deprive him of his rightful returns from the asbestos lawsuits and then used his money to further other illegal schemes. In his filing Wednesday, Langston’s affidavit says he paid Peters $1…
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February 20, 2009
BREAKING – Frank Melton jury reaches impasse
Jury reaches impasse U.S. District Judge Dan Jordan called the jury back to the main court room at 2 p.m. today after learning that the jury was at an impasse in the federal trial of Jackson Mayor Frank Melton and former bodyguard Michael Recio. “I’ve been informed that you do not believe an unanimous verdict…
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February 19, 2009
PERRY/Who’s next in Scruggs saga?
PERRY/Who’s next in Scruggs saga? Balducci and Patterson met with Hood in late 2006. In January 2007, after presenting information to a Jackson County grand jury, Hood declined to prosecute. Shortly afterward, the Scruggs Katrina Group settled with State Farm. Hood admitted he met with Balducci and Patterson, but remains firm that their meeting had…
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February 19, 2009
NMC – Bobby DeLaughter’s honest services: Some Notes on Mail Fraud
Bobby DeLaughter’s honest services: Some Notes on Mail Fraud With that, I’m going to comment on some possible defenses now that I’ve looked at some cases under the statute. There are some key words here: Honest Can Judge DeLaughter say that he wasn’t denying anyone “honest services” because he ruled correctly and how he should…
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February 19, 2009
MSSC Chief Justice Bill Waller hopes to restore public’s trust
Waller hopes to restore public’s trust Mississippi Chief Justice Bill L. Waller Jr. said on Wednesday he hopes to restore public trust in Mississippi’s judicial system by promoting “a fair and efficient administration” in the state’s Supreme Court. Waller, who was elected as chief justice in January, said the high court plans to boost public…
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February 19, 2009
YP – Sid Salter lands “Deadline” drivetime show on Supertalk FM statewide daily from 4-6 p.m.
Clarion Ledger columnist Sid Salter has landed a new statewide drivetime political show called “Deadline” on the Supertalk Mississippi from 4:00-6:00 p.m. weekdays. The announcement was made this morning on the Paul Gallo show.
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February 19, 2009
Frank Melton case ready for jury
Prosecutor: Jackson mayor ‘drunk with power’ In his closing arguments in the federal trial of Jackson Mayor Frank Melton, prosecutor Mark Blumberg said the mayor was “drunk with power,” “strutting and preening” in the belief the law did not apply to him when he led a warrantless raid on Ridgeway Street duplex. He walked jurors…
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February 19, 2009
Senator Chris McDaniel Report 2/19
Week six of the 2009 legislative session was a blur, as the Senate passed several pieces of legislation hoping to better the lives of Mississippians. The Senate’s passage of House Bill 1628 would allow our state to assist with the creation of 275 full-time jobs by year 2011, with the number of new jobs expected…
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February 18, 2009
Defense rests case in Jackson mayor trial
Defense rests case in Jackson mayor trial The defense has rested in Jackson Mayor Frank Melton’s federal trial. Neither Melton nor former bodyguard Michael Recio testified in their defense. The jury has been excused until 1:30 p.m. while attorneys work out final details of jury instructions. Clarion Ledger 2/19/9
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February 18, 2009
Jackson sales-tax bill stalls
The Clarion-Ledger, 2/18/9 A bill that would allow Jackson residents to consider raising sales taxes has stalled at the state Capitol, while other legislation that would allow alcohol to be served in Flowood and Pearl advanced. House Bill 1622 failed to gain enough support Tuesday in the Senate Finance Committee. Supporters said they will reintroduce…
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February 18, 2009
Melton’s defense makes its case
The Clarion-Ledger, 2/18/9 Defense attorneys for Mayor Frank Melton and his former police bodyguard Michael Recio expect to wrap up their cases today in federal court, paving the way for a possible verdict by the end of the week. It is still unclear whether Melton plans to take the stand. However, Recio’s attorney, Cynthia Stewart,…
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February 18, 2009
Stanford has several political ties
The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, 2/18/9 Leaders for Stanford Financial Group and its political action committee haven’t been partial to Democrats or Republicans. Stanford officials Robert Allen Stanford, James Davis and Laura Pendergest-Holt are under federal investigation, accused of fraud in the sale of about $8 billion of high-yielding CDs held in the firm’s bank…
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June 16, 2025
Magnolia Mornings: June 16, 2025
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Frank Corder
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June 13, 2025
Nearly 280 from Mississippi National Guard deployed to D.C. in support of Saturday’s military parade
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Christina A. Cassidy, Associated Press
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June 13, 2025
Judge blocks Trump’s election executive order, siding with Democrats who called it overreach
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Lynne Jeter
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June 15, 2025
Will Bradham expands business his father needed
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June 6, 2025
Hiring in the US slows, though employers still added a solid 139,000 jobs in May
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Frank Corder
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May 19, 2025
Modine expanding data center cooling equipment manufacturing in Grenada County
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Parrish Alford
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June 16, 2025
Does House settlement mean stability or more change for college athletics?
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Robert St. John
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June 16, 2025
A long thank you note
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C.H. Spurgeon
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June 16, 2025
Slow to speak
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David Rives
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June 16, 2025
The designer of fatherhood: How God’s character shapes earthly Dads
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Russ Latino
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June 15, 2025
A house divided against itself cannot stand
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Lesley Davis
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June 12, 2025
A victory for sorority sisters: The DOE affirmed what every 18-year-old pledge already knew
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