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April 19, 2008
McNair calls it a career
McNair calls it a career Owings Mills, MD (Sports Network) – Former MVP quarterback Steve McNair announced his retirement from the NFL Thursday, making it official at an afternoon press conference. McNair spent his final two seasons with the Baltimore Ravens after playing his first 11 years with the Tennessee Titans franchise. He was a…
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April 19, 2008
Session ends with tiff over Earth Day resolution
Legislative Session Ends The final battle of the session occurred in the House, where Rep. Jim Ellington blasted a resolution designating April 22 as “Mississippi Earth Day.” Ellington, R-Raymond, objected to a portion of the resolution that dealt with the “combat of ‘Global Warming.’ ” He said nobody knows whether global warming exists. But state…
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April 19, 2008
YP – Why the prosecution of Minor AND Diaz was a very good thing
This week, the House Judiciary Committee, led by Rep John Conyers (D) released a report outlining what the Democrats on the committee believe to be the political nature of prosecutions by the Justice Department for public corruption. One of those prosecutions mentioned on Page 26 was that of Judge Oliver Diaz and Paul Minor, a…
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April 19, 2008
Session ends but job is not done
Session ends but job is not done Gov. Haley Barbour says he will call a special session before June 30 so lawmakers can consider a hospital tax to cover part of the Medicaid budget. He also wants them to authorize the Mississippi Department of Employment Security to stay in business when the fiscal year starts…
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April 19, 2008
Rep. Thompson launches e-newsletter to aid small businesses
Rep. Thompson launches e-newsletter to aid small businesses His office has recently distributed the third issue of his newsletter, Business Opportunities at DHS, which lists upcoming DHS solicitations, provides links to helpful government Web sites, cites upcoming meetings and conferences, and discusses top R&D and procurement priorities of DHS, which his congressional committee oversees. “I…
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April 19, 2008
Shows wants name off Nov. 4 ballot
Shows wants name off Nov. 4 ballot Ronnie Shows has officially asked the secretary of state to take his name off the Nov. 4 special election ballot for the U.S. Senate. Shows had said in February that he would not be a candidate, citing problems with raising money to take on former Democratic Gov. Ronnie…
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April 18, 2008
McNair says goodbye after 13 NFL seasons
The Clarion-Ledger, 4/18/8 Mississippian Steve McNair retired Thursday from the Baltimore Ravens, ending a quarterbacking career that included an NFL co-MVP award, a Super Bowl appearance and a third-place finish in the 1994 Heisman Trophy balloting. His highlight-filled career, which may be Hall of Fame worthy, almost never began. Lucille McNair raised five boys in…
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April 18, 2008
Unfinished business: Special session to tackle Medicaid deficit
The Clarion-Ledger, 4/18/8 Unresolved legislation at the state Capitol, including a $90 million hole in Medicaid’s budget, is headed to a special session. But some bills, such as a measure that could allow 15 counties to build regional jails, may not survive the regular session. Bills that would change Mississippi’s gaming laws also may die.…
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April 18, 2008
Legislature ends session
The Sun Herald, 4/18/8 The 2008 legislative session came to an end this morning. The session was scheduled to end on Saturday, but Friday, there were few matters left to take up. It does appear there will be a special legislative session, as solutions to Medicaid recurring deficits have not been found, and there are…
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April 18, 2008
State casino tourism bill dies
The Sun Herald, 4/18/8 Negotiations over a bill that would have given casinos incentives to invest in non-gambling tourism developments foundered Thursday and the bill died. But legislators said they hope Gov. Haley Barbour will include the issue in a special session. It appears Barbour will call a special session to resolve Medicaid deficits in…
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April 18, 2008
EDITORIAL:Childers best choice
The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal Editorial, 4/18/8 Voters in the 1st Congressional District on Tuesday will cast ballots in a special, non-partisan election to determine our next representative in the U.S. House – the person who will succeed now-Sen. Roger Wicker for the rest of the two-year term that began in 2007. Travis Childers of…
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April 18, 2008
Lott intends to keep clout on Capitol Hill
The Hattiesburg American, 4/18/8 Former Sen. Trent Lott is turning his campaign fund into a political action committee that will likely help solidify his influence on Capitol Hill. The Mississippi Republican left politics to become a partner in a Washington lobbying firm with former Sen. John Breaux, D-La. He had more than $1.2 million in…
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Jeremy Pittari
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December 19, 2025
Additional funding sought to expand Miss. Dept. of Education’s coaching support program
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Daniel Tyson
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December 19, 2025
Lawmakers consider ways to assist with Mississippi military service members’ mental health struggles
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Jeremy Pittari
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December 19, 2025
Mississippi sees rise in K-12 teacher vacancies
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Frank Corder
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December 19, 2025
Firehawk Aerospace expands U.S. rocket manufacturing by acquiring Mississippi facility
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Frank Corder
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December 18, 2025
Steel industry supplier P.C. Campana moving manufacturing line to Vicksburg
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Frank Corder
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December 15, 2025
Amick Farms announces $74.5 million expansion in Jones County
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Brett Martel, Associated Press
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December 19, 2025
Ole Miss bracing for a better Tulane team in College Football Playoff opener
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Alistair Begg
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December 19, 2025
His hands raised high
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Eric Olson, Associated Press
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December 18, 2025
College Football Playoff picks: Sooners, Aggies, Rebels and Ducks should advance to quarterfinals
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Kelley Williams
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December 19, 2025
Cliff Notes for Corps speak
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Sid Salter
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December 17, 2025
PERS pension concerns remain volatile for state lawmakers in 2026 as markets rumble
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Kimberly Ross
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December 16, 2025
Lessons from Luigi: Quit lionizing cold-blooded murderers
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