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January 28, 2009
Economy: Job losses add to state woes
The Clarion-Ledger Editorial, 1/28/9 The announcement Monday of thousands of new layoffs shows the depths of the recession that appears will get worse before it gets better. Some of the biggest national employers are slashing employees and here in Mississippi economists predict losses could hit10,000 to 15,000 in the next six months. All of the…
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January 28, 2009
Miss. delegation can’t agree on bailout package
The Clarion-Ledger, 1/28/9 Facing one of their toughest votes in their political careers this week, Mississippi’s lawmakers fail to agree about an $825 billion stimulus package that aims to help the ailing U.S. economy by using tax breaks and federal spending. Although President Barack Obama lobbied Republicans in the House and Senate on Tuesday for…
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January 28, 2009
BREAKING – Republican Gulfport Mayor Brent Warr indicted by the Feds for grant fraud – updated
State Auditor Stacey Pickering gets an assist . . AG Jim Hood nowhere to be found (again)
By Alan Lange 1/28/9
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January 28, 2009
Senator Chris McDaniel’s Weekly Legislative Report
Week three of the 2009 legislative session witnessed the reemergence of several important, but contentious issues. The issues of private property rights and eminent domain abuse were among them, as we are currently debating Senate Bill 2230. Just over three years ago, the United States Constitution was judicially amended by a vote of 5-4 in…
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January 28, 2009
Delta adds air service to Columbus area
The Clarion-Ledger, 1/27/9 Delta Airlines will offer new air service from Golden Triangle Regional Airport in Columbus to Memphis International Airport. “The ongoing job creation efforts in the Golden Triangle are a model for success in Mississippi and throughout the Southeast,” Sen. Thad Cochran said in a news release. “This development will aid existing industry…
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January 28, 2009
Sealing the deal
The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal Editorial, 1/28/9 The state of Mississippi has upheld its end of the bargain to keep Cooper Tire an economic linchpin in Tupelo and Northeast Mississippi. The 1,200 employees who work there and the hundreds more that rely on the company indirectly for their livelihoods got good news just before Christmas…
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January 28, 2009
House passes Cooper Tire incentive bill
The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, 1/28/9 Despite some grumbling by its members, the Mississippi House passed by a 117-4 margin Tuesday legislation designed to ensure Cooper Tire keeps its Tupelo plant open. House Ways and Means Chairman Percy Watson, D-Hattiesburg, told House members the legislation “is a time-sensitive economic development proposal.” Watson said it will…
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January 28, 2009
Cigarette tax debate goes on today
The Clarion-Ledger, 1/28/9 Legislation raising tobacco taxes is expected to face more debate today, but despite early optimism Tuesday, there is no consensus on how high the tax should be or how the money should be spent. Negotiations between House and Senate leaders that appeared promising ended Tuesday with no agreement. Senate leaders had warmed…
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January 28, 2009
No JATRAN cut, riders told by mayor, council
The Clarion-Ledger, 1/28/9 Jackson city leaders promised a room full of JATRAN bus riders Tuesday they would not be left without public transportation. Bus riders packed the City Council chamber for a public hearing on a plan to cut four routes and reduce the remaining bus service. “It is very clear that we’re being premature…
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January 28, 2009
MS Delegation on bailout – Thompson-“Yes”, Harper/Taylor-“No”, Childers-“I dunno”
Miss. delegation can’t agree on bailout package Republican 3rd District Rep. Gregg Harper plans to vote “no” when the House considers the bill, probably today. “I have always been taught when you dig yourself into a hole, the best way to get out is to stop digging,” Harper said. “The Democrats’ plan includes wasteful government…
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January 28, 2009
WSJ – You won’t believe what’s in that bailout/stimulus bill
You won’t believe what’s in that stimulus bill We’ve looked it over, and even we can’t quite believe it. There’s $1 billion for Amtrak, the federal railroad that hasn’t turned a profit in 40 years; $2 billion for child-care subsidies; $50 million for that great engine of job creation, the National Endowment for the Arts;…
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January 28, 2009
Wounded Tiger faces rankings challenge
http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/golf/01/28/tiger.woods.comeback/ The world’s number one golfer hasn’t hit a ball in competition since he won the U.S. Open in June last year. Now Tiger Woods faces a challenge to hold on to his place at the top of the rankings. Woods literally limped to victory last year at Torrey Pines in southern California, after an…
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Jeremy Pittari
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January 30, 2026
All elected school board bill moves forward in Mississippi House
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Frank Corder
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January 30, 2026
Hyde-Smith opponents use committee vote as fodder on campaign trail
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January 30, 2026
Magnolia Mornings: January 30, 2026
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Frank Corder
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January 27, 2026
Nike announces layoffs in Mississippi, Tennessee
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Frank Corder
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January 20, 2026
SouthWorth acquires Mississippi-based American Furniture Manufacturing
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Frank Corder
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January 13, 2026
Higgins contracted to lead Tate County economic development
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Matt Friedeman
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February 1, 2026
Making disciples in Lagos, Nigeria
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Eric Olson, Associated Press
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January 30, 2026
O’Connor wanted the challenge of coaching baseball in SEC, and he’ll get one at Mississippi State
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Susan Marquez
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January 30, 2026
March of the Mayors to benefit Mississippians through Extra Table
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Nathan Sanders
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February 1, 2026
Why Mississippi’s workforce future depends on school choice
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Sid Salter
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January 28, 2026
Restoring Mississippi’s ballot initiative in 2026: Long road, real stakes, narrow chances
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Hunter Estes
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January 21, 2026
Mississippi Legislators: Be bold this session
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