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June 13, 2008
YP – Eaton v. Frisby sanctions from Judge Yerger and reports from the Special Master
There have been a few updates on some of the continued weirdness in the Eaton v. Frisby case. A quick read does not implicate anything new with regards to Judge Bobby DeLaughter or Ed Peters that I can see on the surface. However, there are indications that something not quite right happened in this case.…
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June 13, 2008
Obama campaign: Wife never used the word ‘Whitey’ “From The Pulpit”
Obama campaign: Wife never used the word ‘Whitey’ Democrat Barack Obama’s campaign said Thursday that Michelle Obama never used the word “whitey” in a speech from the church pulpit as he launched a Web site to debunk rumors about himself and his wife. “No such tape exists,” the campaign responds on the site, http://www.fightthesmears.com. “Michelle…
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June 13, 2008
Billy McCoy wants meeting on Medicaid
House leader wants meeting on Medicaid Two weeks before lawmakers resume a special session, House Speaker Billy McCoy said today he wants to meet with key leaders to seek a compromise on Medicaid funding. McCoy wants to meet by next Thursday. The session reconvenes at 2 p.m. June 26. A spokesman for Gov. Haley Barbour…
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June 13, 2008
Lawyer in bribe case objects to sentencing report
Lawyer in bribe case objects to sentencing report In court papers filed Wednesday, attorney Sidney Backstrom says a pre-sentence report prepared by probation officials overstates his role in the judicial bribery case that also snared high-profile tort lawyer Richard “Dickie” Scruggs. Backstrom says the report incorrectly claims that he recruited, supervised or managed attorney Timothy…
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June 13, 2008
UPDATE:Backstrom’s lawyers object to pre-sentence report
UPDATE:Backstrom’s lawyers object to pre-sentence report Sidney Backstrom, an Oxford attorney ensnared in the judicial bribery scheme that brought down famed lawyer Richard “Dickie” Scruggs, is objecting to how strongly federal prosecutors want him punished for his role in it. Filed Wednesday in U.S. District Court, Backstrom’s attorneys’ motion says his punishment should be based…
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June 13, 2008
Latest Scruggs replacement attorneys can stay on cases
Latest Scruggs replacement attorneys can stay on cases A Texas law firm can continue to represent State Farm policyholders who were previously clients of Oxford attorney Dickie Scruggs, U.S. District Judge L.T. Senter Jr. ruled today. Senter denied State Farm’s latest motion asking that the Provost Umphrey Law Firm be disqualified from representing policyholders in…
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June 13, 2008
OU’s Gundy has Sooners RBs tearing through defenses- Rating RB coaches
OU’s Gundy has Sooners RBs tearing through defenses- Rating RB coaches Eddie Gran, Auburn: We’ll see how Gran does with Auburn switching to a spread offense but somehow we sense he’ll succeed. In the Tigers’ old hammerin’ ground game, Gran produced all-SEC backs Carnell Williams, Kenny Irons, Rudi Johnson and Ronnie Brown. Fred Jackson, Michigan:…
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June 12, 2008
A ‘So-Called’ Attorney General
A ‘So-Called’ Attorney General Lawsuit legend and admitted felon Dickie Scruggs is headed for the Big House, but his methods are continuing to tarnish his partner in lawsuits, Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood. Last week, Alabama federal Judge William Acker gave Mr. Hood a well deserved whack for colluding with the trial kingpin to evade…
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June 12, 2008
Red/Blue discussion of Hood/Acker affair
First Andy Taggart opens the discussion with this: I resisted the temptation to write about the extraordinary opinion out of the federal district court in Alabama last week when it was first issued. But even now, after letting it simmer for nearly a week, I am stunned by what Judge William Acker had to say…
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June 12, 2008
U.S.: Get used to $4-plus for gas
U.S.: Get used to $4-plus for gas The Energy Department said Wednesday it expects gasoline prices to peak in August at about $4.15 on average- a dime more than today. That might be encouraging for people who are beginning to think prices will keep climbing forever. But wait: There won’t be much relief. The government…
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June 12, 2008
Controversial road plan to proceed in Port Gibson
Controversial road plan to proceed in Port Gibson A controversial plan to widen Port Gibson’s historic U.S. 61/Church Street will proceed, in spite of a recent meeting between a top transportation official and residents who want to derail the project. “We are planning to go forward,” said Kevin Magee, district engineer for the Mississippi Department…
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June 12, 2008
AU FOOTBALL 2008: Vandy hoping to replace key players
AU FOOTBALL 2008: Vandy hoping to replace key players EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the sixth in a series previewing Auburn’s 2008 football opponents. This week: Vanderbilt (Oct. 4). The series will run weekly. When it comes to Southeastern Conference football, it’s hard not to feel sorry for the Vanderbilt Commodores. Every year is a tough…
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Frank Corder
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September 12, 2025
Mississippi Supreme Court clears way for Crawford execution
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Jeremy Pittari
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September 12, 2025
Mississippi Child Protective Services partners with Sunnybrook Children’s Home to license more foster parents
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September 12, 2025
A 22-year-old Utah man is in custody in Charlie Kirk shooting
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Frank Corder
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September 12, 2025
HII announces partnership with shipyards in multiple states to meet increased demand by U.S. Navy
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Daniel Tyson
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September 11, 2025
Domtar shuttering Grenada paper mill, impacting more than 150 employees
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September 11, 2025
US inflation worsened last month as the cost of gas, food and airfares jumped
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September 12, 2025
Mississippi’s “Literary Lawn Party” returns this weekend
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Alistair Begg
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September 12, 2025
Who shall dwell on Your holy hill?
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Laura Lee Leathers
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September 11, 2025
Let’s Eat, Mississippi: The Handpie Guy
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Kimberly Ross
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September 11, 2025
Misapplied rage permeates throughout modern society
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Russ Latino
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September 10, 2025
The assassination of Charlie Kirk presents a turning point opportunity
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Sid Salter
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September 10, 2025
‘Walking Tall?’: Sordid allegations against legendary Tennessee sheriff are shocking
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