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April 1, 2009
Now, the Sheriff resigns and Melton retracts “firing”
Sheriff McMillin resigns as Jackson police chief Mayor Frank Melton said he has accepted a letter of resignation from Jackson Police Chief Malcolm McMillin today. Melton initially said he had let McMillin go, but later clarified his statement. He has called a news conference for 2 p.m. at City Hall to announce McMillin’s replacement. “I…
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April 1, 2009
Amid reports of Sheriff McMillan resigning, Frank Melton fires McMillan
Melton: Jackson police chief fired Mayor Frank Melton said he is firing Jackson Police Chief Malcolm McMillin today. Melton has called a news conference for 2 p.m. at City Hall to announce McMillin’s replacement. “I know who I will be appointing,” Melton said. “I am ready to go.” Melton’s announcement comes after days of speculation…
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April 1, 2009
Council Doubts Mayor’s Rosy Budget Talk
Council Doubts Mayor Melton’s Rosy Budget Talk Several Jackson City Council members disagree with Mayor Frank Melton’s recent assessment that the city budget is in wonderful financial shape. Melton said at a February press conference, and repeated in recent Jackson Free Press interviews, that the budget is in “the best fi nancial shape” it’s ever…
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April 1, 2009
Stanford denies wrongdoing, wants money for lawyer
Stanford denies wrongdoing, wants money for lawyer HOUSTON – Texas billionaire R. Allen Stanford, accused by the Securities and Exchange Commission of a massive Ponzi scheme, has denied wrongdoing and asked a federal judge to free up some of his money so he can hire a lawyer. The SEC brought civil charges against Stanford and…
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April 1, 2009
Senator Roger Wicker named as ranking Republican on key subcommittees
U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today announced he has been selected to serve as the ranking Republican on three key Senate subcommittees. The senator said these leadership roles will put him in a strong position to influence debate on economic and security matters important to Mississippi and the entire nation, as well as consumer protection…
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April 1, 2009
Mayor Melton Responds To Controversial Photos
Mayor Melton Responds To Controversial Photos JACKSON, Miss. — Since Monday, the 16 WAPT newsroom has received several phone calls and e-mails about photos of Mayor Frank Melton that appeared on gossip blog www.MediaTakeOut.com. The pictures were taken by professional photographer Daren Gray, of Atlanta. They show Jackson’s mayor posing with three provocatively dressed women…
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April 1, 2009
Miss. congressman Thompson to visit U.S.-Mexico border
Miss. congressman Thompson to visit U.S.-Mexico border JACKSON, Miss. — U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson says he will accompany Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano on a visit to the Southwest border region. Thompson, D-Miss., who is chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, says Wednesday’s visit will include a tour of border patrol operations and a…
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April 1, 2009
Thompson: Aid welcome news for Coast cities
Thompson: Aid welcome news for Coast cities WASHINGTON — A proposal by Homeland Security’s new leader that millions in hurricane disaster loans be forgiven is welcome news for Democratic 2nd District Rep. Bennie Thompson of Mississippi. “This is a great opportunity for the Gulf region to direct their resources to other recovery projects rather than…
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April 1, 2009
Mayor Melton jury pool expanded
Mayor Melton jury pool expanded In a victory for Mayor Frank Melton, the jury for his May 11 federal civil rights trial will be drawn from the entire southern judicial district and not from an overwhelmingly white jury pool on the Gulf Coast as previously planned. In an order issued Tuesday, U.S. District Court Judge…
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April 1, 2009
Sheriff Malcolm McMillin set to make announcement today
McMillin set to make announcement today Jackson Police Chief /Hinds County Sheriff Malcolm McMillin is expected to make an announcement this morning during his command staff meeting at the Police Department. However, McMillin and officials close to him were tight-lipped about the announcement. McMillin was named by Mayor Frank Melton to lead the Police Department…
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April 1, 2009
MBJ – Entergy releases Evangeline contract data to MPUS . . . no comment yet from Hood or Presley
Entergy releases data to MPUS Yesterday, Entergy Mississippi Inc. provided additional information in response to a Mississippi Public Utilities Staff (MPUS) request. This information estimates the effect on Entergy Mississippi’s fuel costs if the electric energy generated using Entergy Louisiana’s long-term Evangeline gas contract was not allocated through the Entergy System Exchange in 2005. The…
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April 1, 2009
Smoking a high price to pay
The Clarion-Ledger, 3/31/9 Rising cigarette prices and a sputtering economy are causing more tobacco users to search for ways to quit. Calls to the Tobacco Quitline usually average about 495 a month in Mississippi. For March, they’re on pace to hit 750. “We have people call who have been cut off from their jobs, run…
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Frank Corder
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November 14, 2025
Gulf Coast Restoration Fund Advisory Board recommends $62 million in coastal projects, $7 million for a revolving loan fund
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Frank Corder
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November 14, 2025
Okolona school district placed into District of Transformation over fiscal mismanagement
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Jeremy Pittari
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November 14, 2025
Third grade reading assessment pass rate climbs in Mississippi
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Daniel Tyson
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October 30, 2025
Mississippi senators hear concerns from farmers as state’s agriculture industry struggles
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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October 29, 2025
Federal Reserve cuts key rate as government shutdown clouds economic outlook
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October 27, 2025
Delta Grain investing $3.76 million to expand Sidon operations
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Jeff Roberson
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November 14, 2025
A farewell to C.M. “Tad” Smith Coliseum
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Alistair Begg
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November 14, 2025
Our help comes from the Lord
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Mark Long, Associated Press
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November 13, 2025
Lane Kiffin to the Swamp? The buzz surrounding the Ole Miss coach creates a subplot to the game
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Hunter Estes
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November 14, 2025
Mississippi should double down as an education innovator
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Kelley Williams
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November 13, 2025
Wistful not thinking
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Ron Eller
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November 12, 2025
It’s time to restore trust in government: Why Congress needs term limits
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