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February 24, 2009
Cigarette tax loses momentum as stimulus expectations rise
The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal Editorial, 2/24/9 A funny thing happened during the rush to increase the cigarette tax in Mississippi – the federal stimulus package passed. When the legislative session began in early January, both House and Senate leaders spoke of the urgency to increase Mississippi’s cigarette tax – the third lowest in the…
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February 24, 2009
Medicaid getting $137M-plus
The Clarion-Ledger, 2/24/9 President Barack Obama said Monday that Mississippi will receive more than $137 million this week for Medicaid costs. The money is part of $15 billion in the recently enacted stimulus package aimed at lowering state costs to run the health-care program for the poor. Obama warned the nation’s governors, in Washington on…
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February 24, 2009
House Democrats push Barbour for all funds from stimulus
The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, 2/24/9 House Speaker Billy McCoy of Rienzi and members of his Democratic leadership team said Monday that it would be a mistake for Gov. Haley Barbour to turn down any of the federal stimulus funds. “I for one believe we should access every dollar possible,” McCoy said in a prepared…
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February 24, 2009
Lack of confidence undermines judiciary
The Hattiesburg American Editorial, 2/24/9 Last week, in a meeting with the Hattiesburg American editorial board, new Mississippi Chief Justice Bill L. Waller said he hoped to restore public trust in the state’s judicial system by promoting a “fair and efficient administration” in the state’s Supreme Court. It’s a tall order in a state whose…
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February 24, 2009
Stanford customers may have access to funds
The Clarion-Ledger, 2/24/9 A court-appointed federal receiver overseeing an investment firm facing fraud allegations announced Monday that some accounts such as mutual funds held by a third party may be released to customers. The receiver in the case last week froze nearly $391 million managed for more than 4,500 Mississippians. “I am hopeful this is…
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February 24, 2009
Miss. Senate rejects tax option for local parks
The Sun Herald, 2/23/9 Mississippi senators on Monday narrowly rejected a proposal to let cities increase property taxes to pay for parks and recreation. Supporters said local officials need more flexibility to build ball parks, golf courses and other facilities. Opponents said it’s a bad idea to put more financial burdens on homeowners during a…
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February 24, 2009
Reed’s speeches now part of the written record
The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, 2/23/9 Thousands of Mississippians know Jack Reed and what he believes about the important public issues in our state during the past 50 years because he has made hundreds, perhaps thousands of speeches - disturbing the conscience of the status quo, moving people to a change of mind and heart,…
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February 24, 2009
CFB Astrologer: After all these years, Alabama’s happy just to be nominated
CFB Astrologer: After all these years, Alabama’s happy just to be nominated Alabama: Mickey Rourke • A well-earned reputation for brawlsomeness. • Recent application of equally crazy discipline (Saban’s advent; rehab) has resulted in new prestige and tangible accomplishments (Oscar nomination/Sugar Bowl berth). • Lost quite unexpectedly to a teensy (Utah; Sean Penn is short,…
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February 24, 2009
Melick: Andre Smith gets introduced to the real world
Melick: Andre Smith gets introduced to the real world The “yes” years are over for Andre Smith. You know, the ones he’s lived in for most of his life. The years in which all the big guy with the big football talent ever seemed to hear was the word “yes.” As in, “Yes, Andre, we…
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February 24, 2009
Gene Marsh, former chair of NCAA Infractions Committee, joins Birmingham firm
Gene Marsh, former chair of NCAA Infractions Committee, joins Birmingham firm Alabama law professor Gene Marsh, the former chairman of the NCAA Infractions Committee, has joined the Birmingham law firm of Lightfoot, Franklin & White to work in the firm’s collegiate sports law department, Marsh told The Birmingham News. The law firm helps colleges and…
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February 24, 2009
Alabama enters the chase for Joe Montana’s quarterbacking son
Alabama enters the chase for Joe Montana’s quarterbacking son When does an early scholarship offer become genuinely newsworthy at such an early stage in the recruiting game? When the target happens to be the son of one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history. Alabama’s football program has officially entered the recruiting race for Westlake…
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February 24, 2009
Destination jobs: The 12 truly premier gigs in college football
Destination jobs: The 12 truly premier gigs in college football The Platinum Standard These are the best jobs in America. These programs should win at least 10 games every year, and their coaches should be among the nation’s highest paid. They should win a national title at least once every 10 years or so, and…
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December 12, 2025
Navy Secretary tells shipbuilders to “act like we’re at war.” What it means for Mississippi’s Ingalls shipyard is unclear
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Frank Corder
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December 12, 2025
Damage Control: Thompson says he misspoke when referring to attack on National Guardsmen as an “unfortunate accident”
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Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press
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December 12, 2025
Trump signs executive order to block state AI regulations
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Frank Corder
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December 11, 2025
$100 million metallurgical biocarbon manufacturer locating in Pike County
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Frank Corder
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December 2, 2025
BWC Terminals break ground in Pascagoula
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Frank Corder
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November 21, 2025
Ingalls completes sea trials for USS Ted Stevens
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Meredith Biesinger
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December 12, 2025
Holly Jolly Oxford: A little slice of Stars Hollow in the Magnolia State
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Alistair Begg
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December 12, 2025
The purpose of the cross
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Richelle Putnam
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December 11, 2025
A holiday celebration fit for a King
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Russ Latino
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December 10, 2025
University of Mississippi Chancellor responds to Lauren Stokes’ First Amendment lawsuit, seeks dismissal
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Sid Salter
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December 10, 2025
Guardrails or gravel? Why America and Mississippi must get AI regulation right in 2026
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Merle Flowers
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December 8, 2025
The Parents Over Platforms Act: A targeted, privacy-respecting alternative to ASAA
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