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January 8, 2009
SNOWDEN – Shell Game
Shell Game Unfortunately, the economy has performed dismally through the first half of FY 2009. After six months (through December, 2008), Mississippi’s general fund shortfall already is almost $77 million lower than the revenue estimate upon which the FY 2009 budget was based. Consequently, and as required of him by law, Governor Barbour in October…
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January 8, 2009
College Football’s Assistant Coaches Seeing Sweeter Futures
College Football’s Assistant Coaches Seeing Sweeter Futures The road to the top is getting a whole lot sweeter for college football’s assistant coaches. Two things have happened recently that led to skyrocketing salaries. The first factor was the coach-in-waiting idea. Hoping to establish some sort of continuity, teams with aging coaches have named assistants as…
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January 8, 2009
Government asks for delay in Joey Langston’s imprisonment
Government asks for delay in Langston’s imprisonment A delay in Joey Langston’s report to federal prison was requested this afternoon by the U.S. Attorney’s Office. The former Booneville attorney pleaded guilty one year ago today to conspiring to bribe Circuit Judge Bobby DeLaughter for help with a lawsuit against Richard “Dickie” Scruggs. Langston was set…
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January 8, 2009
Mississippi Democratic Party appoints Presidential Advisory Council
Mississippi Democratic Party Chairman Jamie Franks announced today the creation of a Mississippi Presidential Advisory Council to recommend people for federal appointments in the Barack Obama administration. The council will work with Mississippi’s three Democratic congressional members and includes Attorney General Jim Hood, House Speaker Billy McCoy, executive officers of the Mississippi Democratic Party along…
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January 7, 2009
Balancing Barbour occupies some as term moves to close
The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal Editorial, 1/7/9 While Democrats control the Mississippi House by a healthy 74-to-48 margin and the Senate by a tighter 27-to-25 count, Republicans remain tough customers in the legislative process because of two factors – Gov. Haley Barbour and Lt. Gov. Phil Bryant. Barbour and Bryant, both Republicans, exert enormous pressure…
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January 7, 2009
State budget: Who’s going to answer bell?
The Clarion-Ledger Editorial, 1/7/9 Mississippi’s revenue shortfall is growing by the month. For December, the State Tax Commission reports that state revenue collections were $37.5 million, or 9.5 percent below the revenue estimate. Collections were down $16.5 million this December from the revenue collected in December 2007. Individual income tax collections and corporate income tax…
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January 7, 2009
Budget challenges await officials
The Clarion-Ledger, 1/7/9 In contrast to Tuesday’s celebratory kickoff at the Old Capitol Museum of the 2009 legislative session, Mississippi lawmakers today confront a current budget $65.2 million below estimates and the challenge of paying for state services in an unstable economy. The rest of the 90-day session will be at the new Capitol. A…
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January 7, 2009
Chizik gaining steam at Auburn
Chizik gaining steam at Auburn Perhaps we better put a hold on that obit for Gene Chizik, after all. While standing still, the new Auburn coach seems to be making giant strides forward. At the same time, many of his critics and rivals are getting washed out to sea. What did we all say about…
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January 7, 2009
Harper joins Miss. delegation as newest member
The Clarion-Ledger, 1/7/9 Rep. Gregg Harper said he’ll try to influence the debate in Congress, “although it may not carry the day today.” Harper, 52, officially became the newest member of Mississippi’s congressional delegation Tuesday as the 111th Congress was gaveled in. Harper, who defeated Democrat Joel Gill to win the seat formerly held by…
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January 7, 2009
OVERLAWYERED – Break in “Scruggs II” Mississippi scandal?
Break in “Scruggs II” Mississippi scandal? Ed Peters, the former Hinds County (Jackson) prosecutor who’s been a central figure in the still up-in-the-air Peters-DeLaughter branch of the Scruggs scandals, has turned in his law license (via) amid much Mississippi speculation that he is cooperating with prosecutors and that other developments are imminent. NMC at Folo…
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January 7, 2009
Electricity prices go down despite Jim Hood lawsuit
Lower Fuel Costs Shrink Entergy Mississippi Bills Nearly 14 Percent Reduction effective through first quarter of 2009 Jackson, Miss. – Thanks to a continued decline in natural gas prices, customers of Entergy Mississippi, Inc. will ring in the new year with lower electric bills. From January through March, the typical residential bill will drop another…
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January 7, 2009
LOA – Scruggs II: Ed Peters Surrenders Law License, Forfeits Alleged Bribe Proceeds
Scruggs II: Ed Peters Surrenders Law License, Forfeits Alleged Bribe Proceeds The Daily Journal has more here on the underlying complaint. Nothing has been announced yet, but it’s apparent that Peters has reached a plea agreement with federal prosecutors. This means that the hammer is about to drop on Judge Bobby DeLaughter and (again) on…
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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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Magnolia Tribune
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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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