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November 22, 2008
Schools: Act would put children ‘first’ in 2009
The Clarion-Ledger Editorial, 11/21/8 Mississippi lawmakers have the opportunity to put children first in a number of areas when they convene in January, not the least of which is the Children First Act of 2009. The proposed legislation is the result of a legislative task force named by the 2008 Legislature to study underperforming schools…
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November 22, 2008
Melton’s attorney argues motive should be weighed
The Clarion-Ledger, 11/21/8 Mayor Frank Melton is making his strongest push yet to convince U.S. District Court Judge Dan Jordan to let him reprise a defense tactic that served the mayor well during his state trial. Melton’s defense attorney, John Reeves, filed a motion this week arguing the jurors should be allowed to hear evidence…
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November 22, 2008
Phil Bryant considers run for governor
The Sun Herald, 11/21/8 Lt. Gov. Phil Bryant told the Sun Herald Thursday he is mulling a run for governor, the same day he held a fundraiser to build his war chest for future campaigns. Bryant said he had not made any firm decision yet about whether to seek re-election as lieutenant governor or to…
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November 21, 2008
Court sides with MUW president in alumnae scrap
Court sides with MUW president in alumnae scrap Mississippi University for Women’s president had the authority to break ties with the Columbus school’s more than 100-year-old alumnae association, the Mississippi Supreme Court ruled Thursday. The court reversed an October 2007 opinion by Chancellor Dorothy Colom of Columbus, who had ordered MUW’s leader, Dr. Claudia Limbert,…
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November 21, 2008
Ex-Smith Co. employee indicted on embezzlement
Ex-Smith Co. employee indicted on embezzlement Deputies with the Smith County Sheriff’s Office served Telicha Nobles on charges of embezzlement Wednesday. Investigators with the State Auditor’s Office worked the case involving embezzled funds from February 2006 – August 2007. Nobles was indicted by the Grand Jury in Smith County in October and is accused of…
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November 21, 2008
Gregg Harper to serve on U.S. House GOP steering committee
Harper to serve on U.S. House GOP steering committee Rankin Countian and Congressman-elect Gregg Harper was chosen today to serve on the U.S. House’s Republican Steering Committee. The committee, which has fewer than 30 members, makes decisions on which congressmen will serve on which House legislative committees, according to a news release. Harper, a Pearl…
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November 21, 2008
Local politicians say ‘fight over tobacco tax coming’
Local politicians say ‘fight over tobacco tax coming’ Barbour proposed a 42 cent per pack tobacco tax, which is an increase from the current 18 cents per pack tax. Rep. Larry Byrd, R-Forrest and Lamar, said legislators will have a wide range of opinions as to how this money is used. “The fight is coming,”…
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November 21, 2008
BRUMFIELD – Langston sentencing, timing spur questions
Langston sentencing, timing spur questions “Normally, sentencing would not take place until all the cooperation is over,” notes Dr. Ronald Rychlak, a University of Mississippi School of Law professor with criminal proceedings expertise. “Prosecutors like to keep that threat hanging to assure cooperation through any necessary trial testimony.” That’s assuming trials will follow. In his…
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November 21, 2008
WAPO lists Haley Barbour in “Top 10 Republicans to watch” list
The Friday Line: Ten Republicans To Watch 9. Haley Barbour: There are those who mention Barbour’s name for the 2012 GOP nomination. We are decidedly skeptical about that — will the country be ready for a man who had a hand in inventing modern-day lobbying in Washington? — but Barbour is clearly someone to watch.…
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November 21, 2008
Saban endorses coach-in-waiting idea at Alabama
Saban endorses coach-in-waiting idea at Alabama Head coaches in waiting? Just walked out of the office of a prominent head coach who likes the idea. Matter of fact, Nick Saban said he wouldn’t mind seeing Alabama football follow that trend. “That’s the way I’d like for it to be,” Saban said Thursday in his office.…
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November 21, 2008
Big hire ahead for Tuberville
Big hire ahead for Tuberville AUBURN — A day or two after the Iron Bowl, Auburn coach Tommy Tuberville will sit down with Athletic Director Jay Jacobs for the football program’s long-awaited “postseason review.” Presumably, most of the talk will be about the offense, which has been at the center of Auburn’s problems during the…
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November 20, 2008
Governor’s budget plan a good start
The Hattiesburg American Editorial, 11/20/8 GOV. Haley Barbour unveiled his proposed budget Tuesday for the fiscal year that begins July 1 and for the first time advocated an increase in Mississippi’s cigarette tax. Overall, the $5.1 billion budget plan was “prudent and conservative” – words the governor used that fairly describe it. We’ll see what…
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Frank Corder
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May 2, 2025
Maxwell appointed USDA State Director by President Trump
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Frank Corder
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May 2, 2025
Senator Wicker on Trump’s budget request: President’s advisors “were apparently not listening”
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Frank Corder
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May 2, 2025
Ole Miss pulls support of Oxford Pride Parade citing new DEI law
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Frank Corder
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April 23, 2025
Amazon locating inbound cross dock operations in Marshall County, creating 1,000 jobs
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Lynne Jeter
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April 17, 2025
GE Aerospace moving at warp speed in Batesville
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Lynne Jeter
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April 15, 2025
ABB doubling size of operations in Tate County
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Richelle Putnam
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May 4, 2025
Mississippi Legends: Jimmie Rodgers, the father of country music
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Matt Friedeman
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May 4, 2025
Anthrakian and déjà vu
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C.H. Spurgeon
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May 4, 2025
Showers of blessing
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Sid Salter
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April 30, 2025
Is a new era in federal natural disaster relief something Mississippi can easily navigate?
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Bill Crawford
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April 27, 2025
Model Utah program considered by legislature unfairly denigrated
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Courtney Taylor
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April 25, 2025
Inside Mississippi’s workforce reset: Reduce waste, cut overhead, create results
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