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November 14, 2008
Scruggs bribery troubles not over
The Clarion-Ledger, 11/14/8 A federal grand jury in Oxford is expected to hear testimony this month or next on whether imprisoned former trial lawyer Dickie Scruggs influenced Hinds County Circuit Judge Bobby DeLaughter – a case prosecutors already are calling “Scruggs II.” Scruggs’ prosecution earlier this year in an unrelated judicial bribery case received plenty…
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November 14, 2008
Record reveals bribery investigation continues
The Sun Herald, 11/13/8 A wealthy attorney who helped put legendary trial lawyer Richard “Dickie” Scruggs behind bars has testified before a federal grand jury in a bribery investigation, court records briefly posted on the Internet revealed. Booneville attorney Joey Langston was representing Scruggs when Scruggs became entangled in a high-profile bribery scandal last year.…
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November 14, 2008
Attorney: Ex-guard’s penalty to be delayed
The Clarion-Ledger, 11/13/8 The delay in the federal trial of Jackson Mayor Frank Melton will mean a delay in the sentencing of former bodyguard Marcus Wright, Wright’s attorney said Wednesday. “There will be a motion filed, I’m sure, within the next week,” John Colette said. “I think it is a standard procedure with justice. They…
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November 14, 2008
Budget cuts: Barbour is taking right approach
The Clarion-Ledger Editorial, 11/13/8 Gov. Haley Barbour is taking the right approach to making necessary budget cuts in the face of falling state revenue. Barbour has announced about $42 million in state budget cuts, but has spared critical education and health care needs. That includes sparing the Mississippi Adequate Education Program. MAEP is the basic…
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November 14, 2008
State agencies try to spare jobs amidst budget cuts
The Clarion-Ledger, 11/13/8 State lawmakers ended budget talks today and will make their spending recommendations for fiscal year 2010 next month. The recommendations by the Joint Legislative Budget Committee are a guide for lawmakers when the full Legislature reconvenes in January. Gov. Haley Barbour will announce his spending recommendations on Monday. It’s expected to be…
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November 14, 2008
Government asks break for Langston’s cooperation
The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, 11/13/8 Details have leaked from sealed federal court documents asking for a shorter sentence because disbarred Booneville attorney Joey Langston has helped with the government’s investigation of Richard “Dickie” Scruggs and suspended Hinds judge Bobby DeLaughter. The “downward departure motion” apparently was accidentally made public Wednesday, then pulled from public…
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November 14, 2008
Public schools avoid cuts; state agencies to trim
The Clarion-Ledger, 11/13/8 Mississippi school districts escaped budget cuts announced Wednesday, but most agencies providing everything from public safety to mental health treatment must determine how to cut back amid falling revenue. Some plan to trim budgets by not filling vacant positions. At least one agency warns of possible layoffs, and another expects to reduce…
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November 13, 2008
Auburn cornerback Powers calls Stafford best QB in nation
http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/sports/story/507138.html AUBURN, Ala. — For weeks, Auburn cornerback Jerraud Powers has rehabbed to get his injured hamstring back to 100 percent. Anything less won’t cut it Saturday against a quarterback the Tigers say will be the best they’ve seen this year. Auburn has little margin for error against Georgia’s Matthew Stafford, the strong-armed junior who…
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November 13, 2008
DM – Prosecutors ask for less in time in Langston case
Prosecutors ask for less in time in Langston case In a motion filed Wednesday in the U.S. case against Joey Langston, the U.S. attorneys asked for Langston to serve less time in prison because he suffered a heart attack, had a “possible intruder” at his home and for going beyond expectations to help the government…
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November 13, 2008
Stuff pulled on Scruggs
There were two posts I had on some breaking Scruggs stuff that was supposed to be filed under seal. We posted before we found out about the glitch and have since removed the posts not out of obligation, but out of respect for the Court, the USA’s office in Oxford & the attorneys involved.
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November 13, 2008
PERRY/Election results in context
PERRY/Election results in context It was not a good year for Democrats in Mississippi, but nationally, Obama’s 65.4 million votes for President is the new record. His raw vote achievement is followed by George W. Bush’s 62 million votes and John Kerry’s 59 million votes both in 2004; John McCain’s 57.4 million votes this year,…
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November 12, 2008
Jackson owed $10M in unpaid fines
The Clarion-Ledger, 11/12/8 Jackson has an estimated 100,000 unserved warrants in Municipal Court, and Police Chief Malcolm McMillin has told officers to start clearing the backlog. “(The number) grows every day,” Court Administrator Jeanette Banks said. “As soon as one is served, we add another back because we issue warrants every day.” A mound of…
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Daniel Tyson
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August 7, 2025
Mississippi is an attractive place for corporate investment. Find out why
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Jeremy Pittari
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August 7, 2025
Division of Medicaid seeking public comment on federal healthcare grant program
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August 7, 2025
Magnolia Mornings: August 7, 2025
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Lynne Jeter
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August 5, 2025
Mancuso Chemicals investing $5.52 million in the Magnolia State
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Magnolia Tribune
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August 4, 2025
Cherry elected Mississippi Power chairman, CEO
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Lynne Jeter
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July 17, 2025
Southern Miss, Integer Technologies land $25 million defense contract
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Susan Marquez
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August 7, 2025
Pike County’s Sophie Marie lands national cooking show
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Alistair Begg
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August 7, 2025
Serve where He has placed you
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Richelle Putnam
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August 6, 2025
The Song Inside Us All: Voices from the 2025 MSA Pines Region Songwriters Festival
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Kelley Williams
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August 7, 2025
Bob Dylan and the Overton Window
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Russ Latino
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August 7, 2025
The Mississippi Democratic Party got mad about school choice, then unwittingly made the case for it
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Sid Salter
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August 6, 2025
Will moving Neshoba stump speeches to June in 2026 lessen the fair’s political impact?
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