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February 25, 2008
Bill would cut some jail terms
The Clarion-Ledger, 2/25/8 Bills that could allow nonviolent offenders to serve less time in prison, permit sheriffs to use radar to catch speeders and give the public greater access to crime reports are on the calendar for Mississippi lawmakers to consider this week. In the House, legislators also will hear testimony about campaign finance reform…
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February 25, 2008
Veep Pool Swimming With Governors
The Associated Press, 2/24/8 The Republican and Democratic nominees are certain to come from the Senate. Thus, the nation’s governors seem a ready pool of would-be vice presidential candidates who could provide management experience lacking at the top of each ticket. “Seven governors have become president of the United States, and four have become vice…
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February 25, 2008
WSJLAWBLOG – A Different Mess in Mississippi: the AG-Tort Lawyer Cabal
A Different Mess in Mississippi: the AG-Tort Lawyer Cabal “This kind of quid pro quo,” writes the WSJ, “is legal in Mississippi and most other states. However, if this kind of sweetheart arrangement existed between a public official and business interests, you can bet Mr. Hood would be screaming about corruption. . . . A…
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February 25, 2008
WSJ Rip ‘James Hood’ A New One . . .
Lawsuit Inc. We’ve recently examined documents from the AG’s office detailing which law firms he has retained. We then cross-referenced those names with campaign finance records. The results show that some of Mr. Hood’s largest campaign donors are the very firms to which he’s awarded the most lucrative state contracts. The documents show Mr. Hood…
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February 25, 2008
LNL – Fantastic Tort History Lesson Courtesy of LegalNewsline
Legends of Mississippi tort crumble, one-by-one The judge Langston implicated, Bobby DeLaughter of Hinds County, ruled in favor of Scruggs to end a 12 year fight over fees between Scruggs and attorney Bob Wilson. DeLaughter made up his mind in a hurry after Langston and Balducci appeared as counsel for Scruggs. Langston also implicated former…
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February 25, 2008
Democratic caucus draws no attendance
Caucus draws no attendance Harrison County Democrats held a caucus on Saturday, and nobody showed up. The good weather, said party chairman Andrew “FoFo” Gilich, was partly to blame. Sun Herald 2/24/8
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February 24, 2008
FOLO – U.S. v. Scruggs — motions hearing overview and what’s next
U.S. v. Scruggs — motions hearing overview and what’s next The next thing that will happen in the case is tomorrow, when both sides are to file a brief on the motion to suppress, arguing whether the government had to show probable cause as to just Balducci or Patterson to get their respective wiretaps, or…
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February 24, 2008
FOLO – U.S. v. Scruggs Day 2 motions hearing, morning: Other Crime Evidence
U.S. v. Scruggs Day 2 motions hearing, morning: Other Crime Evidence Judge: Since 404b material is fresh on our minds from the hearings yesterday, he would prefer to do that first. He asks counsel if they are ready and prefer to do that. He then recognized Backstrom’s lawyer Frank Trapp, who said, “I just wanted…
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February 24, 2008
3rd Congressional District race: Candidates offer vision
3rd Congressional District race: Candidates offer vision Sid Salter Clarion Ledger 2/24/8
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February 24, 2008
OVERLAWYERED – Scruggs wiretap transcripts, cont’d
Scruggs wiretap transcripts, cont’d Overlawyered 2/24/8
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February 24, 2008
CL ED – Election: March 11 is coming up fast
Election: March 11 is coming up fast With the election now less than three weeks away, voters must begin to choose Pickering’s successor from this field of nine candidates. The issues are unlikely to change in that time frame, but the debates have revealed that a great deal of voter confusion remains. The congressional elections…
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February 24, 2008
SALTER – Dems, GOP should find Medicaid consensus
Dems, GOP should find Medicaid consensus A more reasonable compromise would be a hospital tax and a cigarette tax hike up to 50 cents per pack. Without a dedicated revenue stream, Medicaid will continue to be a funding nightmare. A Medicaid compromise on the hospital tax and a reasonable cigarette tax increases between the House…
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Sophie Bates, Associated Press
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November 25, 2025
New owner to open Mississippi barn where Emmett Till was killed as a memorial site
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Magnolia Tribune
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November 25, 2025
Magnolia Mornings: November 25, 2025
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Jeremy Pittari
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November 24, 2025
IHL exploring updated funding formula for Mississippi’s public universities
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Frank Corder
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November 21, 2025
Ingalls completes sea trials for USS Ted Stevens
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Daniel Tyson
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November 20, 2025
Amazon investing $3 billion in Warren County data center campus
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Daniel Tyson
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November 18, 2025
Toyota investing $125 million in Blue Springs plant
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Robert St. John
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November 25, 2025
Robert St. John’s Thanksgiving memories
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Alistair Begg
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November 25, 2025
In this world for good
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Robert St. John
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November 24, 2025
Time well spent
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Kimberly Ross
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November 21, 2025
The political right needs to exorcize its Fuentes’ demons
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Sid Salter
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November 19, 2025
Term limits: Why small rural states like Mississippi lose when seniority is forced out
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Jill Ford
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November 18, 2025
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