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December 16, 2008
Cigarette tax increase will require legislative compromise
The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal Editorial, 12/16/8 Gov. Haley Barbour already has had to trim the budget for the current fiscal year because revenue is not coming in as predicted, and more cuts are possible. Yet some Republican legislators and Lt. Gov. Phil Bryant are talking about possible tax cuts. True, on the national level…
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December 16, 2008
From the sideline to the boardroom (Hugh Nall)
From the sideline to the boardroom (Hugh Nall) Hugh Nall was in Albany less than six months ago, preparing for another major college football season as Auburn’s offensive line coach for what seemed a year full of promise. At the annual preseason meeting of the Southwest Georgia Auburn Club in June, he tried to get…
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December 16, 2008
State Auditor Stacey Pickering to hold presser in Jones County regarding investigation
State Auditor Stacey Pickering will hold a press conference 3 p.m. today, Tuesday, December 16, in the Board of Supervisors Room in the Jones County Courthouse in Laurel. Details of the investigation into the Jones County Chancery Clerk’s Office will be discussed. State Auditor Stacey Pickering Press Release 12/16/8
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December 16, 2008
Senate Elections Committee to hold hearings on Voter ID on 12/17
The Senate Elections Committee will meet at 11 a.m., on Wednesday, December 17, in room 216 of the Capitol to discuss voter ID and other items that could be presented during the 2009 legislative session. Elections Committee Chairman Senator Terry Burton, R-Newton, said data to be shared at the meeting will lay out the public…
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December 16, 2008
DEMOCRAT – Childers votes with GOP
Childers votes with GOP Childers recently won a hard-fought election in our own Northern District One by staying as far away from his Democratic party as possible. He beat a Republican of limited campaigning ability. Since the House vote to give the money to Detroit was so one-sided, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her legions…
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December 16, 2008
Mississippi electors cast all 6 votes for McCain
Mississippi electors cast all 6 votes for McCain Mississippi electors have cast all six of the state’s votes for the Republican presidential ticket, but Democrat Barack Obama was expected to collect enough electoral votes nationwide Monday to formally win the presidency. Republicans John McCain and Sarah Palin carried Mississippi on Nov. 4 and received the…
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December 16, 2008
Close down judicial hellholes for good
Close down judicial hellholes for good The biggest change in the 2008 rankings is that West Virginia has reclaimed the top spot, after falling to fourth in 2007. West Virginia has been described by a judge as “a field of dreams for plaintiffs’ lawyers.” This is in part because of West Virginia being one of…
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December 16, 2008
Barkley upset about Auburn football coach choice
Barkley upset about Auburn football coach choice Charles Barkley is angered by Auburn’s hiring of Gene Chizik, telling ESPN.com that his alma mater didn’t hire Turner Gill because the Buffalo coach is black. “I think race was the No. 1 factor,” said Barkley, according to ESPN.com’s report. “You can say it’s not about race, but…
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December 16, 2008
Port battle: Housing and jobs go together
The Clarion-Ledger Editorial, 12/14/8 Gulf Coast housing advocates – with the support of the Mississippi NAACP – filed a lawsuit Wednesday in as Washington, D.C., federal court challenging the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s approval of the state of Mississippi’s plan to spend $600 million in Hurricane Katrina recovery funds on rebuilding and…
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December 16, 2008
Prepaid college tuition plan feeling financial turbulence
The Clarion-Ledger, 12/14/8 Mississippi’s prepaid college tuition program is facing inadequate investment returns, a multimillion dollar deficit and tuition costs that continue to increase. The situation has left the House Education Committee chairman concerned the Mississippi Prepaid Affordable College Tuition Program could become a burden for taxpayers if the economy doesn’t improve. The program that…
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December 16, 2008
City halts roadwork on Woodrow Wilson Ave.
The Clarion-Ledger, 12/15/8 The city of Jackson has stopped roadwork on the Woodrow Wilson Avenue project and canceled its contract with an asphalt company after concrete was discovered under the roadway. City officials now are working to submit a new plan to the Mississippi Department of Transportation. “It was best to go back and do…
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December 16, 2008
AG to discuss crime lab funds
The Clarion-Ledger, 12/15/8 Many lawmakers and state officials agree that Mississippi’s criminal investigation system needs revamping, specifically the way DNA evidence is handled, how the state crime lab is funded and what to do about the long-vacant state medical examiner’s office. But addressing any of those concerns will require a lot of extra money, and…
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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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