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November 15, 2008
Senators Merle Flowers and David Baria set Senate Ethics Comm hearings on IHL & lobbyists
SENATE ETHICS COMMITTEE HEARINGS SET November 14, 2008 The Mississippi Senate Ethics Committee is slated to hold official hearings at the Capitol on November 19th regarding state agencies use of taxpayer funds to hire contract lobbyists. The Ethics Committee conducted a six month investigation and will receive testimony from various state agencies on the matter.…
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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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Jeremy Pittari
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January 29, 2026
Senate college committee moves bills forward focused on financial literacy, scholarship programs
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Frank Corder
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January 29, 2026
Adlakha selling herself as an outsider. Hyde-Smith’s campaign says welcome to Mississippi
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Jeremy Pittari
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January 29, 2026
Bill that removes THC limits on concentrated forms of medical cannabis passes House committee
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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
Culture
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Meredith Biesinger
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January 29, 2026
Sweet tradition: Inside the Mississippi legacy of Paul’s Pastry
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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January 29, 2026
Reaping the harvest
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Richelle Putnam
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January 28, 2026
A Southern storyteller finds her small truths in big adventures
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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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Philip Wegmann
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January 21, 2026
Trump OMB launches full review of federal funds sent to blue states
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