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March 24, 2009
Unethical leaks
The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal Editorial, 3/24/9 The obviously intentional and anonymous release via e-mail and on the Internet of confidential information from Tupelo city government’s ethics report – whose findings are under investigation by the Mississippi state auditor’s office – continues the sloppy, careless handling of a document prepared by a contract consultant. The…
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March 24, 2009
Budget-cuts plan confounds council
The Clarion-Ledger, 3/24/9 Jackson City Council members were confused Monday over whether Mayor Frank Melton’s administration was trying to slash spending or raise employees’ salaries. All city department heads were required to turn in a plan by 5 p.m. Monday outlining how they would cut 3 percent from their budgets. About half of the department…
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March 24, 2009
NMC – Order granting Judge Bobby DeLaughter a trial continuance
Order NMC 3/24/9
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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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Daniel Tyson
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February 4, 2026
Mississippi House adopts definition of AI
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Frank Corder
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February 4, 2026
Wicker urges Noem to reconsider using Byhalia warehouse for an ICE detention center
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Jeremy Pittari
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February 4, 2026
House moves $5,000 teacher pay raise bill to the floor
Business
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Frank Corder
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February 3, 2026
Siemens Energy investing up to $300 million in new high-voltage switchgear facility in Mississippi
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Frank Corder
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January 27, 2026
Nike announces layoffs in Mississippi, Tennessee
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Frank Corder
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January 20, 2026
SouthWorth acquires Mississippi-based American Furniture Manufacturing
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Susan Marquez
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February 4, 2026
Things to do in the Magnolia State this February 2026
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Alistair Begg
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February 4, 2026
A sufficient test
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Steven Sloan, Associated Press
, Steve Peoples, Associated Press
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February 3, 2026
Football, politics and protest: This year’s Super Bowl comes at a tinderbox moment in the US
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Grace Breazeale
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February 4, 2026
The Weight They Carry: Life as a teacher in Mississippi
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Corey DeAngelis
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February 4, 2026
Mississippi Senate betrays families
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Sid Salter
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February 4, 2026
Talented Guy Hovis orchestrated a memorable Neshoba County Fair day in 2000
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