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June 12, 2008
More work needed, state ed officials say
The Clarion-Ledger, 6/12/8 Mississippi’s graduation and dropout rates have improved over last year in what the state education leader said is partially the result of more attention being paid to them. “I’ve always been told that what gets measured gets done,” said state Superintendent Hank Bounds. The Mississippi Department of Education announced the rates Wednesday,…
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June 12, 2008
Boeing, Northrop $35 Billion Tanker Fight May End in Court
Bloomberg, 6/12/8 Boeing Co. and Northrop Grumman Corp., locked in a three-month dispute over a $35 billion U.S. Air Force refueling-tanker contract, may wind up in court before the fight is done. Northrop and partner European Aeronautic, Defence & Space Co. won the contract Feb. 29 by beating Boeing, the Air Force’s only supplier of…
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June 12, 2008
Rep. Taylor pushes nuclear power for more Navy ships
The Hill, 6/11/8 Pressure from House lawmakers to make more of the Navy’s ships nuclear-powered is generating some concern among U.S. shipbuilders and the Navy. They worry that the move would put more pressure on a tight budget and add instability to an already struggling industry. Rep. Gene Taylor (D-Miss.), the chairman of the House…
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June 12, 2008
Bush selects Tuck for commission
Bush selects Tuck for commission George W. Bush appointed former Lt. Gov. Amy Tuck to the President’s Commission on White House Fellowships. Clarion Ledger 6/11/8
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June 12, 2008
Obama’s VP-search team leader forced to resign
Johnson resigns from Obama’s veep vetting team A former CEO leading Barack Obama’s search for a vice presidential candidate resigned abruptly Wednesday after questions about his home mortgage deals became a distraction for a candidate who argues he’s not influenced by special interests. Jim Johnson’s resignation came a day after Obama defended Johnson and dismissed…
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June 12, 2008
State Farm won’t renew some Miss. coast policies
State Farm won’t renew some Miss. coast policies State Farm Insurance Cos. won’t renew homeowners policies within 1,000 feet of the beach on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, an area devastated by Hurricane Katrina in 2005, the company said Wednesday. State Farm spokesman Jonathan Freed said the change will not take effect until after hurricane season…
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June 12, 2008
JRA Head Blames Mayor For Performa Problems
JRA Head Blames Mayor For Performa Problems On Tuesday, the mayor said he was disbanding the JRA and firing Performa, even though he doesn’t have the power to do either. JRA president Brent Alexander said the city is hindering Peforma, the company hired to redevelop Farish Street. Only JRA can fire Performa, and although the…
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June 11, 2008
Judge tears into attorney general
Judge tears into attorney general Given that Scruggs made be headed to prison for his role in a bribery conspiracy, there’s not much that the Alabama judge can add to the opprobrium already being heaped on the disgraced Mississippi trial lawyer’s head. Acker’s derogatory comments about state Attorney General Jim Hood, though, are bound to…
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June 11, 2008
Musgrove eyes meetings with Wicker
The Clarion-Ledger, 6/11/8 Former Gov. Ronnie Musgrove is asking Sen. Roger Wicker to participate in a series of town-hall meetings leading up to the November Senate election. Wicker’s campaign is not rejecting the request but appears to want more control over the schedule and format. Musgrove proposed that there be eight meetings – two in…
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June 11, 2008
Taylor may not show for Dem convention
The Clarion-Ledger, 6/11/8 A Mississippi congressman, who’s a Democratic superdelegate, says he probably won’t attend his party’s national convention this summer. Fourth District Rep. Gene Taylor said he might not even vote for the Democratic presidential nominee in the fall. “I just try to use my time well. I just don’t know what I would…
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June 11, 2008
Funding for 14 officers in clear
The Clarion-Ledger, 6/11/8 Jackson police will continue to receive grant money to pay most of the salaries of 14 officers, money the department thought last month it was in jeopardy of losing. The U.S. Department of Justice, which funds the COPS Universal Hire grant, notified JPD in May that required documentation was missing. Police officials…
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June 11, 2008
Hood Counters Judge’s ‘Conspiracy’ Ruling
WAPT, 6/11/8 Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood called an Alabama judge “unprofessional” after the judge ruled Hood wrongly conspired with prominent trial attorney Dickie Scruggs to skirt a court order. U.S. District Judge William Acker ruled Thursday that Hood helped his “close confidant” Scruggs avoid handing over papers the trial lawyer wanted for Katrina-related lawsuits…
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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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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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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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Magnolia Tribune
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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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