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November 14, 2008

Jackson council to reconsider raises for city workers

The Clarion-Ledger, 11/14/8 The Jackson City Council will vote again Tuesday whether to raise salaries for low-paid public works employees. Councilman Frank Bluntson said he has put the item back on council’s agenda. It was voted down in a 3-3 vote earlier this week. The raise, proposed by Mayor Frank Melton, would be paid for…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
November 14, 2008

Demand high for Obama’s swearing-in

The Clarion-Ledger, 11/14/8 Enthusiasm for President-elect Barack Obama’s swearing-in Jan. 20 has generated fierce competition for tickets for an event expected to draw 1 million people. But those who want to attend Obama’s inauguration will face formidable obstacles. Although scalpers already are trying to make a fast dollar from the historic event, tickets to the…