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March 17, 2009
Battle shaping up over federal statute
The Sun Herald, 3/15/9 It’s known as honest-services mail fraud and one count could land you in a federal prison for up to 20 years. Throw in the potential for a $250,000 fine and it’s no wonder a battle over the federal statute is shaping up early in the high-profile judicial bribery case of Hinds…
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March 17, 2009
NATIONAL REVIEW – A Leadership of Cowards? . . . More on the Ike Brown case
A Leadership of Cowards? This is probably one of the worst cases of intentional voting discrimination that the Justice Department has prosecuted since the 1960s. But the lawsuit was filed only after a vicious internal fight in the Civil Rights Division. Left-wing career lawyers in the Voting Section made it abundantly clear that they didn’t…
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March 17, 2009
YP – Jackson Mayor Frank Melton and government civil rights lawyers wrangle over next jury
The Clarion Ledger updates the Frank Melton trial issue. Melton, through counsel, has attempted to get Judge Dan Jordan to reconsider drawing a jury from his second federal trial only from the “bottom six” counties on the Gulf Coast. Motion is here. The guts of it are as follows. The venire was drawn from all…
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March 17, 2009
It’s ‘Honest Services’ battle in Judge Bobby DeLaughter’s trial
It’s ‘Honest Services’ battle in judge’s trial DeLaughter’s attorneys asked for a delay of his April 6 trial, in part, to craft a defense to the mail fraud charges, which are “becoming a nationally controversial topic and, thus, will necessarily become a significant legal issue in this case,” according to a motion filed last week.…
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March 17, 2009
NMC – Judge DeLaughter’s honest services and the theatricality of his Chicago lawyer
Judge DeLaughter’s honest services and the theatricality of his Chicago lawyer One of the charges against Judge DeLaughter is that his actions denied the state (or its citizens) the benefit of his “honest services” and that this was mail fraud. I have written in some detail about the legal and factual issues that could arise…
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March 16, 2009
SUNDAY MORNING WITH — U.S. Rep. Gregg Harper
SUNDAY MORNING WITH — U.S. Rep. Gregg Harper What’s been the biggest adjustment as a new member of Congress? The biggest adjustment for me is spending time away from my wife, Sidney, and my kids, Livingston and Maggie. This has been the greatest struggle. I really miss them every time I get on the plane…
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March 16, 2009
Duke Lifts a Trophy and Puffs Out Its Chest
Duke Lifts a Trophy and Puffs Out Its Chest ATLANTA — Duke is trying to be Duke again, which means reaching the Final Four, not losing to Virginia Commonwealth or struggling to beat Belmont. All the background noise about its mystique fading needs to be switched off. nytimes.com 3/15/09
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March 16, 2009
Jackson voters have wish list for next mayor
Jackson voters have wish list for next mayor The candidates – through forums and community functions – have begun to explain how they plan to lead Jackson over the next four years. Party primaries are May 5, with runoffs scheduled for May 19. The general election is June 2. “We need Jackson to come back,”…
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March 16, 2009
THE HILL – Travis Childers on growing list of targeted seats for 2010
GOP eyes offensive strategy for 2010 Democrats recognize their vulnerabilities, and have put more of their own into the party’s growing Frontline Program, which is meant to protect members in danger of losing their seats. The program is designed to help junior members in marginal districts get a jump on fundraising and outreach to their…
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March 16, 2009
NYT features Childers – Issue of Gun Rights Still Holds Sway
Issue of Gun Rights Still Holds Sway Democratic leaders admit they are confounded by the mounting problems with gun votes and are trying to find a way out of a situation that is partly a product of their own success. The wider their majority, the more members Democrats have from swing districts where gun rights…
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Magnolia Tribune
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March 16, 2009
Roadblocks to progress
Roadblocks to progress In 2002, lawmakers saw a need to direct new priorities for four-lane construction with the $3.6 billion Vision 21 program. A Daily Journal examination of Mississippi highways shows: – Vision 21 progress is spotty and a long way from completion. – Highway construction funds are woefully inadequate. – State leaders aren’t communicating…
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March 16, 2009
Joey Langston’s Booneville law firm reflects old, new ‘family’ ties
Booneville law firm reflects old, new family ties “Family tradition dies hard,” Lott noted, “and it was important to our entire family that we survive our family’s tough times by continuing to build a strong firm.” However, “Joey’s trouble” sent most of his firm’s attorneys to new locales. Robert “Bo” Burress III set up his…
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Daniel Tyson
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September 11, 2025
Domtar shuttering Grenada paper mill, impacting more than 150 employees
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Magnolia Tribune
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September 11, 2025
Magnolia Mornings: September 11, 2025
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Daniel Tyson
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September 10, 2025
Jackson Council tables new panhandling ordinance
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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September 11, 2025
US inflation worsened last month as the cost of gas, food and airfares jumped
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Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
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September 10, 2025
U.S. supply chain prices unexpectedly fell 0.1% in August
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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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Laura Lee Leathers
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September 11, 2025
Let’s Eat, Mississippi: The Handpie Guy
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Alistair Begg
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September 11, 2025
The subtle influence of error
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Meredith Biesinger
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September 10, 2025
Twists, Turns, and Masterpieces: Exploring the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum
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Kimberly Ross
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September 11, 2025
Misapplied rage permeates throughout modern society
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Russ Latino
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September 10, 2025
The assassination of Charlie Kirk presents a turning point opportunity
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Sid Salter
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September 10, 2025
‘Walking Tall?’: Sordid allegations against legendary Tennessee sheriff are shocking
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