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March 15, 2008
Scruggs faces up to 5 years in prison
The Clarion-Ledger, 3/15/8 Dickie Scruggs, a prominent and influential trial lawyer portrayed in a 1999 hit movie, is facing a maximum five years in prison after admitting he conspired to bribe a judge. Scruggs, 61, pleaded guilty Friday in a plea agreement in U.S. District Court in Oxford to one count of conspiracy to bribe…
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March 15, 2008
‘No crossover’ rule could affect candidates’ plans
The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, 3/14/8 If 1st Congressional District voters plan to vote in the April 1 runoff elections, they must do so for the same party they chose March 11. It’s Mississippi election law – the two votes are considered one election, and folks can’t change parties in midstream. That may be a…
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March 15, 2008
Former foes join up in House race
The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, 3/14/8 Unsuccessful Democratic congressional candidates Marshall Coleman and Brian Neely will issue a joint endorsement Monday for one of the remaining candidates in the 1st District House race. And whoever gets it will have to show a strong commitment to racial diversity, among other key issues. Neely and Coleman, who…
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March 15, 2008
FOLO – The transcripts from the pleas
The transcripts from the pleas One distinction between the two players in court today: I have no doubt that Judge Biggers came away convinced that Sidney Backstrom had accepted responsibility for what he did wrong. I equally suspect that it would be hard to accept that Dickie Scruggs has done so. Anyhow, here are the…
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March 15, 2008
LATIMES – Legal legend Dickie Scruggs pleads guilty in bribery
Legal legend Dickie Scruggs pleads guilty in bribery On Friday, his critics rested their case in the court of public opinion. The storied Mississippi lawyer — the man who engineered the monumental tobacco settlement of the 1990s, then took on Big Insurance after Hurricane Katrina — pleaded guilty to a federal charge that he conspired…
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March 15, 2008
FOLO – The prosecutors now want to see what was found at the Scruggs law firm
The prosecutors now want to see what was found at the Scruggs law firm Apparently under the taint team process, the US Attorneys in W.D. Tennessee (as the taint team) reviewed the documents and computer records found in the search of the Scruggs law firm. They reviewed them and found a set of documents that…
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March 15, 2008
FOLO – What’s going on with Zach Scruggs
What’s going on with Zach Scruggs In the hearing this morning, Zach Scruggs was notably absent. The fact that Sid Backstrom has agreed in his plea agreement to cooperate strongly suggests that Zach has more exposure than previously, because Sid Backstrom will be able to present an “inside view” of what was going on in…
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March 15, 2008
CL EDITORIAL – DAs: Hood should appoint independent counsel
DAs: Hood should appoint independent counsel In the letters, dated Feb. 25, to District Attorney Ben Creekmore of Lafayette County, Hinds County DA Robert Shuler Smith and Booneville DA John Young, Hood said: “The full resources of my office will be available to you should you choose to pursue state charges.” That’s a good step…
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March 15, 2008
WSJLAWBLOG – Scruggs Faces Five — Too Much, Too Little, or Just Right?
Scruggs Faces Five — Too Much, Too Little, or Just Right? Was the evidence against Scruggs & Son so strong that Dickie didn’t have the leverage to get his son sprung? “All we can tell from the fact that he plead and his son didn’t was that there was no such deal struck,” Daniel R.…
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March 15, 2008
CNN – ‘King of Torts’ pleads guilty in judge-bribing case
‘King of Torts’ pleads guilty in judge-bribing case CNN 3/14/8
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March 14, 2008
CL – Scruggs’ deal includes son giving up law license
Scruggs’ deal includes son giving up law license As part of the plea deal, federal prosecutors agreed to defer prosecution of Scruggs’ son, Zach Scruggs, who agreed to give up his license to practice law. Dickie Scruggs and Backstrom each pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to bribe an elected official, which carries a…
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March 14, 2008
RAMSEYBLOG – Scruggs Cartoon
Scruggs Cartoon Marshall Ramsey Blog Clarion Ledger 3/14/8
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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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