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April 1, 2009
Melton to appoint Tyrone Lewis as Jackson police chief
Melton to appoint Tyrone Lewis as Jackson police chief Jackson Mayor Frank Melton said he is appointing Jackson Police Cmdr. Tyrone Lewis interim police chief. Melton is expected to make an official announcement at 2 p.m. “I really need somebody I can talk to that’s really community oriented,” Melton said. He said he was pleased…
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April 1, 2009
MDOC commissioner found liable in false imprisonment lawsuit
MDOC commissioner found liable in false imprisonment lawsuit The Mississippi Department of Corrections’ attempt to have a jury’s verdict thrown out was denied by U.S. Magistrate Jerry A. Davis on Monday. In January, a jury ruled in favor of former inmate Will Terrance Porter, and awarded him $250,000 for being in prison for 15 months…
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April 1, 2009
Miss. lawmakers recess session
Miss. lawmakers recess session Lawmakers are planning to return in May or June to decide on a budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1. They’re giving themselves more time to learn how federal stimulus dollars will affect the budget. They are leaving the state Capitol with no agreements on raising cigarette or hospital…
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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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Joshua Rollo
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May 15, 2026
From Mississippi to defending America under the sea: One sailor’s journey to USS Greeneville
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Daniel Tyson
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May 15, 2026
Judge blocks release of discovery materials in Jackson bribery case against Owens, Lumumba, Banks
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Frank Corder
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May 15, 2026
“Gentleman Judge” Tom Lee to retire after over 40 years on the federal bench
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Frank Corder
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May 14, 2026
Azuria Water Solutions breaks ground on new manufacturing facility in Batesville
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Frank Corder
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May 12, 2026
M&M Bank’s Legear named chair of Atlanta Fed’s Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council
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Frank Corder
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May 11, 2026
Lockers Manufacturing announces $9.7 million expansion in Batesville
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Eric Olson, Associated Press
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May 15, 2026
These guys don’t just drive the team bus. They go the extra mile for the players who love them
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Alistair Begg
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May 15, 2026
Hope through the silence
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Alistair Begg
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May 14, 2026
Conformed to His image
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Mike Ezell
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May 14, 2026
Supporting law enforcement shouldn’t be political
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Sid Salter
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May 13, 2026
Remembering the legacies of former GOP Gov. Kirk Fordice and First Lady Pat Fordice
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Trey Dellinger
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May 11, 2026
New Mississippi abortion pill law protects women
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