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November 14, 2008
Entire 5th Circuit to decide whether Seale will go free
The Clarion-Ledger, 11/14/8 The entire 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has voted to hear arguments on whether a reputed Klansman should go free in the 1964 abductions of two African-American teenagers. Last year, a U.S. District Court in Jackson convicted James Seale of Roxie on kidnapping and conspiracy charges related to the May 2,…
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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…
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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…
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November 14, 2008
Higher ed: Reform, stability, openness needed
The Clarion-Ledger Editorial, 11/14/8 While Mississippi State University welcomes its new president, the state College Board and Legislature should see the need for restoring stability and openness in the university system. If there is a legacy of this Board and retired higher education commissioner Tom Meredith, it is that public confidence was damaged. Tuitions have…
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November 14, 2008
File details Langston’s role in other investigation
The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, 11/14/8 Speculation increased Thursday that indictments may come soon in the allegations that the imprisoned and disbarred attorney Richard “Dickie” Scruggs of Oxford schemed with others to bribe Hinds Circuit Judge Bobby DeLaughter. “I’d be surprised if some indictments didn’t come before the end of this month,” said an attorney…
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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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Frank Corder
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September 3, 2025
Democrats get their man: Colom’s entry in Mississippi U.S. Senate race has been years in the making
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Frank Corder
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September 3, 2025
Mississippi mitigation program in limbo as Coast lawmakers, Insurance Commissioner at odds
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September 3, 2025
Magnolia Mornings: September 3, 2025
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Lynne Jeter
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August 29, 2025
Tri-state partnership boosts South’s automaker bid
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Lynne Jeter
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August 28, 2025
Northrop Grumman opens high-tech aerospace lab at Northeast Mississippi Community College
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Lynne Jeter
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August 20, 2025
Mississippi Cyber and Technology Center project marks major milestone
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Susan Marquez
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September 3, 2025
JackTown USA: Bringing the history of Jackson’s vibrant music scene to life
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Alistair Begg
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September 3, 2025
What to do with a guilty conscience
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Alistair Begg
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September 2, 2025
Seeing and sharing Christ
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Sid Salter
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September 3, 2025
Agriculture Secretary Rollins praised MSU’s ag tech, research during campus visit
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Chris Brown
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September 1, 2025
Mississippi shouldn’t subsidize bad decisions, Green New Deal in other states
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Brent Bailey
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September 1, 2025
Mississippi should help build the energy backbone – not block it
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