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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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February 18, 2009
Melton’s defense makes its case
The Clarion-Ledger, 2/18/9 Defense attorneys for Mayor Frank Melton and his former police bodyguard Michael Recio expect to wrap up their cases today in federal court, paving the way for a possible verdict by the end of the week. It is still unclear whether Melton plans to take the stand. However, Recio’s attorney, Cynthia Stewart,…
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February 18, 2009
Stanford has several political ties
The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, 2/18/9 Leaders for Stanford Financial Group and its political action committee haven’t been partial to Democrats or Republicans. Stanford officials Robert Allen Stanford, James Davis and Laura Pendergest-Holt are under federal investigation, accused of fraud in the sale of about $8 billion of high-yielding CDs held in the firm’s bank…
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February 18, 2009
Gulfport mayor seeks more details of fraud case
The Hattiesburg American, 2/18/9 Gulfport Mayor Brent Warr has asked a federal judge to order prosecutors to release more details about the fraud case against him. Warr and his wife, Laura, have pleaded not guilty to charges they lied to get disaster assistance to repair their Hurricane Katrina-damaged beachfront home. U.S. Magistrate John Roper has…
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February 18, 2009
A year later, Scruggs singing instead of fighting
Legal Newsline, 2/17/9 Famous federal prisoner Richard “Dickie” Scruggs was expected to enter a second guilty plea related to a second Mississippi judicial bribery scheme on Feb. 10, and he did, in a dark suit and leg irons. The stark image of Scruggs in an orange prison jumpsuit, handcuffed and shackled as he left the…
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February 18, 2009
Thompson renews effort to name courthouse
The Hattiesburg American, 2/18/9 Rep. Bennie Thompson has reopened a debate over the name of a new federal courthouse in Jackson. Thompson, a Democrat who represents the 2nd District, recently introduced a bill that would name the courthouse under construction in downtown Jackson after the late R. Jess Brown, a civil rights lawyer in Jackson.…
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February 18, 2009
Prison move may be behind Scruggs’ plea
The Clarion-Ledger, 2/18/9 as well as the threat of more time – may have helped persuade Mississippi’s former “king of torts” to cooperate more fully with federal authorities. “I’ve heard there’s nothing that induces you to cooperate so much as hearing the squeak of the jail door behind you and the turn of the key…
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Daniel Tyson
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April 3, 2026
Youth court reform dies amid Senate, House disagreement
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Frank Corder
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April 3, 2026
Governor vetoes bill he says risked Mississippi losing nearly $1 billion in potential rural healthcare funding
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Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
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April 3, 2026
U.S. employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 jobs last month, rebounding from a weak February
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Frank Corder
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March 31, 2026
Channel South, $105 million mixed use development, aims to transform Gulfport’s downtown
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Frank Corder
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March 26, 2026
DG Foods announces $1.19 million expansion
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Frank Corder
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March 25, 2026
AeroShield Alliance locating headquarters in Mississippi
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Susan Marquez
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April 3, 2026
Step back in time with a stroll through Hattiesburg’s Historic District
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Alistair Begg
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April 3, 2026
Continue in grace
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Alanis Thames, Associated Press
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April 2, 2026
Delta State’s women’s basketball legacy endures even as national spotlight has faded
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Russ Latino
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April 3, 2026
Lawmakers owe Reeves a ‘thank you’ for stopping Medicaid expansion
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Ashby Foote
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April 2, 2026
The Strait Jacket of Hormuz
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Patrick Sullivan
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April 1, 2026
Data Centers: Power-hungry but price-friendly
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