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December 17, 2008
Melton’s discussion of legal woes may violate gag order
The Clarion-Ledger, 12/17/8 Mayor Frank Melton talked about his legal troubles at Tuesday night’s City Council meeting in what could be a violation of a federal gag order. Melton goes on trial Jan. 5 on federal civil-rights charges related to a 2006 police-style raid on a Ridgeway Street duplex. After repeated statements about the incident,…
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December 17, 2008
Council rejects $50K proposal for ex-guards’ attorney’s fees
The Clarion-Ledger, 12/16/8 The Jackson City Council did not approve a proposal Tuesday night that would have given $50,000 to Mayor Frank Melton’s former police bodyguards to pay attorney fees from their 2007 state trial. The request died in a 3-3 vote. A similar request was denied by the council in October. Councilmen Frank Bluntson,…
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December 17, 2008
Melton’s discussion of legal woes may violate gag order
Melton’s discussion of legal woes may violate gag order “I am the mayor of this city 24 hours a day, seven days a week,” Melton said Tuesday night. “Anything I do falls within my purview of being mayor.” The mayor mentioned the gag order before cutting himself off. Melton’s attorney, John Reeves, was not at…
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December 17, 2008
YP – Transcript of Langston sentencing hearing
Hattip to NMC for posting the transcript of the Langston sentencing hearing. It can be found here. I will say that it strikes me that everything happened the way it should have. First, Langston was contrite by all accounts . . . and he should’ve been. He cooperated, and he should have because he has…
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December 17, 2008
NMC – Langston sentencing – some atmospherics
Langston sentencing – some atmospherics The court room was full but not packed. It was a solemn proceeding– Joey Langston made a very eloquent statement of his acceptance of his guilt and his sorrow that seemed to me genuine (the only reason I use the word “seemed” is I know he was thought by many…
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December 17, 2008
Interviews outside Joey Langston sentencing
YouTube Paul Quinn 12/17/7
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December 16, 2008
Joey Langston gets the book thrown at him with a three year maximum sentence
Who's next? by Alan Lange
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December 16, 2008
NMC – Langston Sentencing Part 3: Judge Mills statement on sentencing
Langston Sentencing Part 3: Judge Mills statement on sentencing Judge Mills’s view of this case was driven by two things: First, the seriousness of the case and the assault on the rule of law it represented, and, second, on the fact that Joey’s cooperation was what he’d already agreed to do, and for which he…
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December 16, 2008
NMC – Langston Sentencing (Part 2): US Attorney Tom Dawson
Langston Sentencing (Part 2): US Attorney Tom Dawson Asst US Attorney Tom Dawson: We have filed a motion for a downward departure pursuant to the terms of the plea agreement. That motion is detailed and comprehensive. I would like to expand on two points if the court pleases. Late in December of 2007 the US…
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December 16, 2008
Documents from Langston sentencing
Langston’s sentencing minutes Langston’s surrender document
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December 16, 2008
Langston sentenced to 3 years in bribery case
Langston sentenced to 3 years in bribery case Disbarred Booneville lawyer Joey Langston will serve three years in prison and pay a $250,000 fine for his part in attempting to bribe a Hinds County judge. U.S. District Judge Michael Mills handed down the sentence today in the judicial corruption case. He ordered Langston to report…
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December 16, 2008
NMC – Joey Langston sentenced to 36 months
Joey Langston sentenced to 36 months There were people in the courtroom who were shocked. More in a moment. NMC 12/16/8
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Jeremy Pittari
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September 8, 2026
IHL conference aims to overcome challenges, foster growth in Mississippi
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Eddie Pells, Associated Press
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September 8, 2026
Southeastern Conference leaders to discuss kicking LSU out of league over player eligibility dispute
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Jeremy Pittari
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September 8, 2026
Insurance Commissioner announces AI assistant “Janie” to help public when filing complaints
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Frank Corder
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September 3, 2026
Mississippi middle of the pack in State Tax Competitiveness Index
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Frank Corder
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September 2, 2026
Gulf Ship investing $44 million to expand Gulfport shipyard
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Frank Corder
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August 28, 2026
Ocean Aero creating 45 jobs with $4 million expansion in Gulfport
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Meredith Biesinger
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September 8, 2026
Elvis ’56 Returns: Tupelo celebrates a historic homecoming
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Alistair Begg
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September 8, 2026
The Lord be with you
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Robert St. John
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September 7, 2026
Passing go
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Lesley Davis
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September 8, 2026
The socialist takeover isn’t so quiet anymore
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Roger Wicker
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September 8, 2026
U.S. must remain vigilant
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Mike Chaney
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September 3, 2026
Mississippians deserve more affordable health insurance options
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