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February 2, 2009
Phil Bryant’s political appeal on full display
The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal Editorial, 2/1/9 Lt. Gov. Phil Bryant sat on the hot seat Thursday night as a succession of roasters cracked jokes about his purported aspirations for higher office. They also gave it to him for his hairdo, his cowboy boots and his ability to find the television cameras, wherever they are.…
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February 2, 2009
House rejects arts school move
The Clarion-Ledger, 1/31/9 Supporters of the Mississippi School of the Arts on Friday killed a bill that proposed moving the program out of Brookhaven and sending it 200 miles north to Columbus, where it would have been combined with the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science. There were 43 votes for House Bill 1555 and…
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February 2, 2009
Tobacco tax: Include smokeless products
The Clarion-Ledger Editorial, 1/31/9 Smokeless tobacco products — snuff, chewing tobacco, etc. — are apparently getting a pass from lawmakers and Gov. Haley Barbour as they seek to craft an increase in the state’s cigarette tax. That tax break for the folks who produce and consume pouches of Red Man or tins of Skoal rather…
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February 2, 2009
Thad Cochran’s Abramoff connection emerges — UPDATED
Folo, 1/31/9 “To be honest, she’s more valuable to us than a rank-and-file house member.” According to the AP, the author of this sentence is Todd Boulanger, Jack Abramoff’s former deputy who yesterday pled guilty to influence-peddling, admitting to a federal judge that he’d bribed congressional staffers — including “she,” AKA “Staffer E,” Thad Cochran’s…
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February 2, 2009
Businesses, drivers could face hiked fees
The Clarion-Ledger, 2/2/9 Mississippi drivers would pay more for licenses and vehicle titles. Drunken drivers and sex offenders also would have to dig deeper into their pockets. And business owners would foot the bill for environmental permits. Those are some of the ways lawmakers are trying to raise revenue in an uncertain economy that’s making…
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February 2, 2009
Several Coast bills facing certain death
The Sun Herald, 2/1/9 Several South Mississippi lawmakers’ bills appear likely to die Tuesday under a state legislative deadline for measures to make it out of committee. Sen. David Baria, D-Bay St. Louis, has filed several insurance reform bills again this year to address post-Katrina problems. Last year, Baria filed seven bills aimed at reform,…
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February 2, 2009
Ethics law cuts congressional travel but not for Thompson
The Hattiesburg American, 2/1/9 Congress’ attempts to eliminate lobbyist-funded travel seems to have prompted many to put away their suitcases. But some lawmakers, including Rep. Bennie Thompson, are still taking free trips. Thompson, D-2nd District, took nine privately sponsored trips last year, based on a review of records by Gannett News Service. He visited the…
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February 2, 2009
Forest attorney on short list for Southern Dist. U.S. attorney
The Clarion-Ledger Editorial, 2/1/9 While Forest attorney and longtime civil rights activist Constance Slaughter-Harvey firmly but politely declined to confirm or deny reports circulating like wildfire, the veteran lawyer is indeed under consideration by key Democratic Party figures and the Obama administration as the new U.S. attorney in Mississippi’s Southern District. “It would be inappropriate…
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February 2, 2009
State pays for workers to reside in free houses
The Clarion-Ledger, 2/1/9 An attorney for the state Department of Mental Health is being provided free housing. And so are more than 130 others – directors, administrators, doctors, nurses, maintenance personnel and dentists. Those in higher positions live in 59 houses on a dozen mental health campuses across Mississippi. At the State Hospital at Whitfield,…
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February 2, 2009
Auburn aides get more pay than predecessors
Auburn aides get more pay than predecessors AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Auburn will pay its assistant football coaches considerably more this year while head coach Gene Chizik will earn less than Tommy Tuberville made in 2008. Defensive coordinator Ted Roof’s $370,000 salary tops the list on Chizik’s new staff and is a $65,000 boost from…
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February 2, 2009
Phelps Apologizes for Marijuana Pipe Photo
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/02/sports/othersports/02phelps.html?ref=sports The Olympic swimming star Michael Phelps quickly acknowledged his poor judgment after a photograph showing him inhaling from a marijuana pipe was published Sunday in a British newspaper. Although his admission is unlikely to affect his swimming eligibility, it could affect the millions of dollars he has secured in endorsement deals. In a statement…
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February 1, 2009
Football madness and wacky coaching switcheroos
Football madness and wacky coaching switcheroos College basketball saves its madness for March. In college football, the mad-on goes on and on. You can’t tell the grudges without a scorecard. The Alabama coach and Alabama fans are mad at Lance Thompson. The Auburn coach and Auburn fans are mad at James Willis. Willis is mad…
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Frank Corder
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September 12, 2025
Mississippi Supreme Court clears way for Crawford execution
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Jeremy Pittari
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September 12, 2025
Mississippi Child Protective Services partners with Sunnybrook Children’s Home to license more foster parents
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September 12, 2025
A 22-year-old Utah man is in custody in Charlie Kirk shooting
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Frank Corder
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September 12, 2025
HII announces partnership with shipyards in multiple states to meet increased demand by U.S. Navy
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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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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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Magnolia Tribune
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September 12, 2025
Mississippi’s “Literary Lawn Party” returns this weekend
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Alistair Begg
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September 12, 2025
Who shall dwell on Your holy hill?
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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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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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