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August 22, 2008
Presidential debate to hit on security
The Clarion-Ledger, 8/22/8 University of Mississippi officials were told Thursday that their Sept. 26 presidential debate will focus on foreign affairs and national security, rather than domestic issues as they had planned. Andy Mullins, executive assistant to the chancellor, said Janet Brown, the executive director of the Commission on Presidential Debates, called him before 8…
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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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Magnolia Tribune
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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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September 4, 2026
EPA seeks more public comments as it struggles to devise water rule that limits scope on wetlands
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Jeremy Pittari
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September 4, 2026
MDA, HUD update covenants for recipients of Hurricane Katrina Homeowner Assistance Program
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Jeremy Pittari
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September 4, 2026
Mississippi receives approval for WorkFlex waiver, removing barriers to meet employer needs
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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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Marisa Atkinson
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September 4, 2026
College football’s ‘Wild West’ era raises questions for its future
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Susan Marquez
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September 4, 2026
Mississippi Culture Bearer: Linda Ross-Aldy, a champion of Oakland
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Alistair Begg
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September 4, 2026
Get up and get on
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Mike Chaney
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September 3, 2026
Mississippians deserve more affordable health insurance options
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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September 2, 2026
For over 40 years, Mississippi workers have exceeded expectations at Raytheon
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Ashby Foote
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September 1, 2026
Energy Wars: Attack of the drones
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