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October 14, 2008

Melton courting his demise before us

The Clarion-Ledger Editorial, 10/12/8 Federal prosecutors are working to put the finishing touches on their case against Jackson Mayor Frank Melton. They continue to get help from a most unlikely source: Melton himself. Before a judge issued a gag order Thursday, Melton’s inability to keep his mouth shut served to strengthen the government’s case against…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
October 14, 2008

Melton hints at hotel deal

The Clarion-Ledger, 10/13/8 A 53-space parking lot has been holding up development of two hotels and two parking garages planned for construction across the street from the downtown Jackson convention center. But now, following talk of an eminent domain takeover, a deal involving taxpayer money might help the project proceed. Mayor Frank Melton said he…