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January 7, 2009
Barbour praises Toyota pledges
The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, 1/6/9 While Toyota has suspended indefinitely the opening of a $1.3 billion automotive manufacturing plant in Blue Springs, Gov. Haley Barbour said Monday recent financial pledges by the company demonstrate its long-term commitment to Northeast Mississippi. Toyota will pay the interest on state and local bonds issued on its behalf…
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January 7, 2009
Deeper state budget cuts likely, officials say
The Clarion-Ledger, 1/6/9 Deeper cuts to Mississippi’s budget appear likely as December revenues fell 9.5 percent below what was anticipated, and state officials expect the effects of another round of trimming would be more keenly felt. Almost $356 million was collected last month, according to the State Tax Commission. That’s $16.6 million less than the…
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January 7, 2009
Hinds seeks $1.5M loan to make payroll
The Clarion-Ledger, 1/6/9 Hinds County is taking steps to borrow $1.5 million to pay bills and make payroll until property taxes are collected. The county has not had to take out such a loan before, but the weak economy and a tight budget make it likely to happen. The Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 Monday,…
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January 7, 2009
Council scrutinizes gas cards
The Clarion-Ledger, 1/6/9 The city of Jackson has increased oversight for its gasoline credit cards and has begun to reduce questionable purchases, city officials told the Jackson City Council on Monday. But the progress report on the Fuelman discount gas program also shows the city still has not gained complete control over the cards. “I…
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January 7, 2009
Budget woes welcome Legislature
The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, 1/6/9 The 2009 legislative session will convene today under the cloud of lower-than-expected state tax collections for the month of December. For the month, collections were off by more than 9 percent, or $30 million, from the official estimate. The sluggish tax collections highlight the biggest obstacle the Legislature will…
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January 6, 2009
CL – Ex-Hinds DA Ed Peters turns in law license
Ex-Hinds DA turns in law license “In view of my retirement and resignation, I do not desire to defend this matter,” Peters’ petition states. Peters was never listed as counsel for the Scruggs’ team in a legal fees dispute lawsuit filed by former Scruggs’ associate Bob Wilson that was before DeLaughter. But Peters began to…
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January 6, 2009
Council questions if Melton well enough to remain as mayor
The Clarion-Ledger, 1/6/9 Members of the Jackson City Council are questioning whether Mayor Frank Melton can continue to run the city with his chronic health problems. Melton checked into St. Dominic Hospital this past weekend for the third time since November. A city spokeswoman said she did not know when Melton would leave the hospital,…
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January 6, 2009
NMC – Flying the Pirate Flag: Ed Peters as Prosecutor
Flying the Pirate Flag: Ed Peters as Prosecutor I’m going to post some things from the Mississippi Supreme Court about Ed Peters. It is strong stuff, and at times very offensive. It’s also very contentious– there are a lot of people (including lawyers, and worse, judges) who, viewing Ed Peters as an effective prosecutor, seemed…
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January 6, 2009
BREAKING from WAPT – Peters surrendered license on 12/22/8! – docs of his submission included
Peters Gives Up Law License Former Hinds County District Attorney Ed Peters said he has resigned his license to practice law. Peters said that he sent his request to the Mississippi Bar Association on Dec. 29. The Bar sent the request to the Mississippi Supreme Court on Monday. WAPT 1/6/9
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January 6, 2009
Supreme Court docket on Ed Peters filed 1/5/9
Supreme Court of Mississippi Court of Appeals of the State of Mississippi Clerk’s Docket 2009-BD-00005-SCT The Mississippi Bar v. Edward J. Peters Petitioner Parties The Mississippi Bar Represented By: Adam Bradley Kilgore Gwendolyn G. Combs James Russell Clark Respondent Parties Edward J. Peters Represented By: Cynthia Ann Stewart General Docket 1/5/2009 Notice of Retention by…
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Magnolia Tribune
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January 6, 2009
Obama’s Senate replacement had door to Sentate shut in his face
The man named by the scandal-plagued governor of Illinois to replace President-elect Barack Obama in the U.S. Senate failed to gain entry on Tuesday when the chamber’s secretary rejected as incomplete his credentials for the seat. Roland Burris, a Democrat appointed to the seat by fellow Democrat Rod Blagojevich, said afterward, “I am not seeking…
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January 6, 2009
NMC – Ed Peters surrenders his law license
Ed Peters surrenders his law license Things are starting to become visible now? NMC 1/6/9
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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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