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July 23, 2008
Scruggs will not serve time in Pensacola
The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, 7/23/8 Richard “Dickie” Scruggs, sentenced to five years in prison for his role in a judicial bribery scheme, will not serve his time in a minimum security prison in Pensacola, Fla., the Daily Journal learned from court documents filed late Tuesday. A motion filed on behalf of his attorney son…
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July 23, 2008
Obama’s coattails could sway Mississippi
Politico, 7/23/8 Few Senate races could have greater impact than the matchup between appointed Mississippi Sen. Roger Wicker (R) and former Gov. Ronnie Musgrove (D). If Musgrove wins, Democrats will add yet another seat to their majority. But more importantly, his victory would tell us something about Barack Obama’s effect on black-white politics and Democrats’…
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July 23, 2008
Beef plant convict freed
The Clarion-Ledger, 7/23/8 Federal prosecutors are hoping the release of a former construction executive will help their case against others accused in a beef plant scandal that cost Mississippi taxpayers millions. U.S. District Judge Neal Biggers Jr. reduced Sean Carothers’ prison term from 21 months to a year and a day. He said Monday that…
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July 23, 2008
McCain may be zeroing in on a running mate
The Associated Press, 7/22/8 Yet another town-hall meeting isn’t doing the trick. Neither is dropping in on a former Republican president. So just what can John McCain do to draw attention away from his showy Democratic rival? Pick a running mate, perhaps. Speculation swirled Tuesday that McCain might name his vice presidential partner within the…
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July 23, 2008
Wicker, Musgrove complain about campaign spending
The Sun Herald, 7/22/8 Republican Roger Wicker’s campaign says it will file a complaint against rival Ronnie Musgrove and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee. The Wicker campaign is accusing the DSCC of illegally coordinating with Musgrove to produce and pay for a new television ad. Musgrove’s campaign said last week it was filing its own…
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July 23, 2008
Bar goes after law licenses of Scruggses, Backstrom
Bar goes after law licenses of Scruggses, Backstrom Now that judgments have been entered in a judicial bribery case, the Mississippi Bar has renewed its request that the Mississippi Supreme Court disbar or indefinitely suspend attorneys Dickie Scruggs; his son, Zach Scruggs; and Sidney Backstrom. Sun Herald 7/22/8
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Magnolia Tribune
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July 22, 2008
Lawmakers give FEMA’s disaster-housing strategy mixed reviews
The Clarion-Ledger, 7/22/8 A year overdue, the Federal Emergency Management Agency issued a draft disaster-housing strategy Monday, which leaves it largely up to the next administration to figure out a way to avoid Hurricane Katrina-like problems that sent victims to toxic trailers. “What FEMA delivered today is a strategy without a plan,” said Louisiana Sen.…
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July 22, 2008
Bishop continues fight for life
The Clarion-Ledger, 7/22/8 Dale Leo Bishop’s efforts to avoid execution Wednesday will continue today despite a federal appeals court ruling Monday that dealt a blow to his chances. In a 2-1 decision, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals denied Bishop’s emergency appeal for a stay that challenged Mississippi’s method of lethal injection. But Bishop’s…
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July 22, 2008
Man convicted in plant fiasco to be released
The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, 7/22/8 Sean Carothers will be set free early from federal prison to help the government prosecute others accused in the Mississippi beef plant scandal. Carothers, who owned a construction company, is expected to be called as a government witness to explain how he contends a Georgia company and others devised…
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July 22, 2008
Touting Taylor: House speaker is confident in his abilities
The Sun Herald, 7/22/8 U.S. House leaders assured an overflow crowd Monday night that they are behind U.S. Rep. Gene Taylor, D-Miss., as he joins a conference committee to push for multiperil insurance coverage for coastal Americans. Residents and community leaders gave House Speaker Nancy Pelosi,D-Calif., a standing ovation for her support of the bill,…
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Magnolia Tribune
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July 22, 2008
Wicker says energy is No. 1 issue
The Hattiesburg American, 7/21/8 Sen. Roger Wicker said energy is the number one issue facing America, and that he was very much in support of lifting the drilling ban on the Offshore Continental Shelf as well as in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. “Last week, the president lifted the executive ban on offshore drilling and…
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July 22, 2008
Sen Doug Davis on State College System hearings
The Senate Rules Committee has approved a two day hearing for their Universities and Colleges Committee. The dates for those hearings are set for September 10 and 11, and the hearing will take place at the capitol. State Senator Doug Davis (R-Hernando), Chairman of the Senate Universities and Colleges Committee, made the following statement: “I…
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Jeremy Pittari
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June 18, 2026
Budget for Mississippi universities increases 14%, now up to nearly $6.7 billion
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Frank Corder
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June 18, 2026
Mobile camera units using AI coming to Mississippi roadways
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Frank Corder
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June 18, 2026
Wicker questions Iran deal, opposes U.S. lifting any sanctions
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Frank Corder
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June 17, 2026
Gould Industries locating in southwest Mississippi
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Frank Corder
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June 16, 2026
U.S. Army contracts with General Atomics for long-range maneuvering projectile program
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Frank Corder
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June 10, 2026
NPL Construction locating fabrication, manufacturing operations in Greenwood
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Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press
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June 18, 2026
College sports bill clears key Senate hurdle despite SEC, Big Ten opposition
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Michelle Chapman, Associated Press
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June 18, 2026
U.S. gas prices fall below $4 for first time since March, but still 25% higher than last year
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Alistair Begg
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June 18, 2026
Gracious gratitude
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Gregory Kiley
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June 18, 2026
How China attacks U.S. interests in Mississippi
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Sid Salter
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June 17, 2026
State Supreme Court holds firm in seeking justice for Quitman County family in 1990
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Roger Wicker
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June 12, 2026
Wicker: Mississippi leads in national defense
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