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February 20, 2009
MCB – Mostly on the stimulus
Mostly on the stimulus “I think people looked at how generous Congress has been in the past,” said Rep. Bennie Thompson, a Mississippi Democrat who chairs the House Homeland Security Committee. “(The states) have to demonstrate that they can be good custodians of the money.” Thompson and others say new funding wasn’t necessary in the…
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February 20, 2009
Rep. Travis Childers (D-MS) desperately defends stimulus vote – ‘Doing nothing wasn’t an option’
Childers on stimulus: ‘Doing nothing wasn’t an option’ “Doing nothing wasn’t an option,” he said. “I don’t think the people who voted for me wanted me to go up there and do nothing.” It would have been easier, he said, to press the “no” button, but that wouldn’t have created a job or helped one…
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February 20, 2009
Joey Langston says Dickie Scruggs ‘stiffed’ him, too
SCRUGGS UPDATE: Langston says Scruggs ‘stiffed’ him, too Recently, Wilson filed a new civil lawsuit against Scruggs, Peters and others claiming they conspired to deprive him of his rightful returns from the asbestos lawsuits and then used his money to further other illegal schemes. In his filing Wednesday, Langston’s affidavit says he paid Peters $1…
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February 20, 2009
BREAKING – Frank Melton jury reaches impasse
Jury reaches impasse U.S. District Judge Dan Jordan called the jury back to the main court room at 2 p.m. today after learning that the jury was at an impasse in the federal trial of Jackson Mayor Frank Melton and former bodyguard Michael Recio. “I’ve been informed that you do not believe an unanimous verdict…
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February 19, 2009
PERRY/Who’s next in Scruggs saga?
PERRY/Who’s next in Scruggs saga? Balducci and Patterson met with Hood in late 2006. In January 2007, after presenting information to a Jackson County grand jury, Hood declined to prosecute. Shortly afterward, the Scruggs Katrina Group settled with State Farm. Hood admitted he met with Balducci and Patterson, but remains firm that their meeting had…
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February 19, 2009
NMC – Bobby DeLaughter’s honest services: Some Notes on Mail Fraud
Bobby DeLaughter’s honest services: Some Notes on Mail Fraud With that, I’m going to comment on some possible defenses now that I’ve looked at some cases under the statute. There are some key words here: Honest Can Judge DeLaughter say that he wasn’t denying anyone “honest services” because he ruled correctly and how he should…
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February 19, 2009
MSSC Chief Justice Bill Waller hopes to restore public’s trust
Waller hopes to restore public’s trust Mississippi Chief Justice Bill L. Waller Jr. said on Wednesday he hopes to restore public trust in Mississippi’s judicial system by promoting “a fair and efficient administration” in the state’s Supreme Court. Waller, who was elected as chief justice in January, said the high court plans to boost public…
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February 19, 2009
YP – Sid Salter lands “Deadline” drivetime show on Supertalk FM statewide daily from 4-6 p.m.
Clarion Ledger columnist Sid Salter has landed a new statewide drivetime political show called “Deadline” on the Supertalk Mississippi from 4:00-6:00 p.m. weekdays. The announcement was made this morning on the Paul Gallo show.
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February 19, 2009
Frank Melton case ready for jury
Prosecutor: Jackson mayor ‘drunk with power’ In his closing arguments in the federal trial of Jackson Mayor Frank Melton, prosecutor Mark Blumberg said the mayor was “drunk with power,” “strutting and preening” in the belief the law did not apply to him when he led a warrantless raid on Ridgeway Street duplex. He walked jurors…
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February 19, 2009
Senator Chris McDaniel Report 2/19
Week six of the 2009 legislative session was a blur, as the Senate passed several pieces of legislation hoping to better the lives of Mississippians. The Senate’s passage of House Bill 1628 would allow our state to assist with the creation of 275 full-time jobs by year 2011, with the number of new jobs expected…
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February 18, 2009
Defense rests case in Jackson mayor trial
Defense rests case in Jackson mayor trial The defense has rested in Jackson Mayor Frank Melton’s federal trial. Neither Melton nor former bodyguard Michael Recio testified in their defense. The jury has been excused until 1:30 p.m. while attorneys work out final details of jury instructions. Clarion Ledger 2/19/9
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February 18, 2009
Jackson sales-tax bill stalls
The Clarion-Ledger, 2/18/9 A bill that would allow Jackson residents to consider raising sales taxes has stalled at the state Capitol, while other legislation that would allow alcohol to be served in Flowood and Pearl advanced. House Bill 1622 failed to gain enough support Tuesday in the Senate Finance Committee. Supporters said they will reintroduce…
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Frank Corder
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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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