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August 22, 2008
Budget plan includes raises, tax cut
The Clarion-Ledger, 8/22/8 Jackson City Council members got their first collective look at Mayor Frank Melton’s proposed $344.9 million budget for 2008-09 on Thursday and immediately began changing it. The spending plan promises everything from a pay raise for city employees to money for an expanded summer jobs program for young people to lower taxes.…
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August 22, 2008
Under pressure, still defiant
The Clarion-Ledger, 8/22/8 Jackson Mayor Frank Melton stepped back onto familiar ground Thursday for his third State of the City speech, speaking to a mostly supportive group about the city’s development successes, its crumbling infrastructure and his continued passion for its troubled youth. He also alluded to his precarious position as he begins to campaign…
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August 22, 2008
Chevron expanding again
The Sun Herald, 8/22/8 Officials with Chevron Corporation announced Thursday the company is taking steps toward another expansion at its refinery plant east of Pascagoula. The refinery would produce 25,000 barrels a day of base oil, used in making premium motor oils. With this addition Chevron would become the largest producer of base oil in…
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August 22, 2008
Hearing set on Medicaid dispute
The Clarion-Ledger, 8/21/8 A hearing to determine the legality of Gov. Haley Barbour’s latest plan to pay for Medicaid is set for next week. Hinds County Chancery Judge William Singletary will hear arguments Wednesday at 10 a.m., according to court administrators. A group of hospitals is challenging the governor’s plan to raise taxes on the…
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August 22, 2008
Ballot order could be critical in election
The Hattiesburg American, 8/22/8 A battle is brewing over ballot order in Mississippi, and Democrats believe the decision of a Republican-controlled board could influence how many people vote in a tightly contested special election for U.S. Senate. Tim Phillips is campaign manager for Democrat Ronnie Musgrove, who’s challenging Republican U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker in a…
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August 22, 2008
Sex Trade Spikes During Conventions
“Republican Convention Party Entertainment – Hostesses wanted,” reads the headline of one “erotic services” ad from the Minneapolis area on Craig’s List, the popular classified-ad Web site. In the advertisement, the unnamed outfit said it was looking for “fun, outgoing” women to help entertain “High-end clients” during the convention, expected to bring tens of thousands…
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August 22, 2008
U.S. attorney made ’02 contribution to Wicker campaign
U.S. attorney made ’02 contribution to Wicker campaign Greenlee was nominated for the U.S. attorney post in 2001 by President George W. Bush, supported by Mississippi Republican Sens. Thad Cochran and Trent Lott. On Oct. 11, 2002 – just weeks before then-U.S. Rep. Roger Wicker won another term in Congress – Greenlee made a donation…
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August 22, 2008
Musgrove running from Obama taint at DNC
Mark Udall missing key convention event All of the candidates chosen to speak are running in Democratic-leaning states, and face little risk in being associated with the national party in a high-profile manner. In addition, Virginia Senate nominee Mark Warner will be delivering the keynote address on Tuesday night. But what’s equally notable are the…
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August 22, 2008
Democratic State of the States 2008: Mississippi
Democratic State of the States 2008: Mississippi GOP stalwart Haley Barbour , the current two-term governor, is a former chairman of the Republican National Committee. And GOP Sen. Thad Cochran is a shoo-in to win a sixth term in November. But Republican gains have not been as pervasive down-ballot. Childers’ win gave Democrats a 3-to-1…
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August 22, 2008
Supreme Court Justice Oliver Diaz hushed
Something unusual happened Thursday at the Mississippi Supreme Court. It may be the first time a majority of the justices voted to prohibit a colleague from publishing a dissent in a case. In other words, Presiding Justice Oliver Diaz of Ocean Springs disagreed with a court decision and wanted to write about it. His fellow…
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August 21, 2008
GOP convention speakers announced
CNN, 8/20/8 President Bush will headline the first night of the Republican National Convention, and former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani will deliver the convention’s keynote address at the four-day political rally in St. Paul, Minnesota. The convention, which will take place from September 1-4, will culminate in the nomination of John McCain as…
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August 21, 2008
Senatorial races: One’s too loud, the other’s too quiet
The Sun Herald Editorial, 8/21/8 Mississippians had the rare opportunity this year for two rousing races for seats in the United States Senate. It has been 20 years since there was any reasonable doubt about who would win a senatorial election in Mississippi. In 1988, two sitting congressmen – Republican Trent Lott and Democrat Wayne…
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Frank Corder
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December 12, 2025
Navy Secretary tells shipbuilders to “act like we’re at war.” What it means for Mississippi’s Ingalls shipyard is unclear
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Frank Corder
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December 12, 2025
Damage Control: Thompson says he misspoke when referring to attack on National Guardsmen as an “unfortunate accident”
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Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press
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December 12, 2025
Trump signs executive order to block state AI regulations
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Frank Corder
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December 11, 2025
$100 million metallurgical biocarbon manufacturer locating in Pike County
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Frank Corder
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December 2, 2025
BWC Terminals break ground in Pascagoula
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Frank Corder
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November 21, 2025
Ingalls completes sea trials for USS Ted Stevens
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Meredith Biesinger
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December 12, 2025
Holly Jolly Oxford: A little slice of Stars Hollow in the Magnolia State
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Alistair Begg
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December 12, 2025
The purpose of the cross
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Richelle Putnam
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December 11, 2025
A holiday celebration fit for a King
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Russ Latino
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December 10, 2025
University of Mississippi Chancellor responds to Lauren Stokes’ First Amendment lawsuit, seeks dismissal
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Sid Salter
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December 10, 2025
Guardrails or gravel? Why America and Mississippi must get AI regulation right in 2026
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Merle Flowers
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December 8, 2025
The Parents Over Platforms Act: A targeted, privacy-respecting alternative to ASAA
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