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January 8, 2008
FIRST GOAL: ELECT SPEAKER
The Sun Herald, 1/8/8 The state Legislature convenes for the 2008 session today and the big story from the first day is likely to be the speaker of the House election. Some Republicans have endorsed conservative Jeff Smith, D-Columbus, in his bid to oust House Speaker Billy McCoy, D-Rienzi, from his post. The vote is…
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January 8, 2008
Musgrove sets stage for bitter campaign
The Clarion-Ledger, 1/8/8 The race to replace Sen. Trent Lott grew heated Monday as former Gov. Ronnie Musgrove and Sen. Roger Wicker traded barbs, leading political watchers to predict a contentious race between the former roommates. Musgrove, 51, a Democrat, fired the first shot at a news conference announcing his campaign. He blasted Wicker, 56,…
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January 8, 2008
Battle Over Former Senator’s Seat May Soon Be Settled
WAPT, 1/8/8 The ongoing battle over the election date to select a permanent replacement for Sen. Trent Lott’s seat may soon be settled. Next Monday, Judge Bobby DeLaughter will hear the complaint filed by Attorney General Jim Hood. Gov. Haley Barbour appointed Rep. Roger Wicker to be the interim senator and set a special election…
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January 8, 2008
Insurance exchange deserves hearing
The Hattiesburg American, 1/8/8 Gov. Haley Barbour is taking steps to address the health insurance gap in Mississippi, particularly for those who work in small businesses. He said last week that he will propose legislation that would authorize a health insurance exchange for small businesses. He also followed through with his campaign pledge to examine…
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January 8, 2008
Mayor Hospitalized Overnight
WAPT, 1/8/8 Jackson mayor Frank Melton spent the night in the hospital. American Medical Response officials said Mayor Frank Melton “nearly fainted” during Monday morning’s swearing-in ceremony for Hinds County officials on Monday. AMR emergency personnel were called and treated the mayor in an empty courtroom.
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January 8, 2008
Projects sought for funding
The Clarion-Ledger, 1/8/8 Madison County supervisors have adopted a resolution opposing recent plans for an alternate Canton-to-Edwards corridor. But officials plan to ask Congress for permission to use the rest of the $3.2 million in federal funding, which was intended for an environmental impact study of an alternate to Mississippi 22, for other highway improvements…
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January 8, 2008
Parts of state Senate session to be broadcast online
The Clarion-Ledger, 1/7/8 Mississippians will be able to watch some Senate action online during the legislative session that begins tomorrow. Lt-Gov.-elect Phil Bryant announced today a partnership with Mississippi Public Broadcasting that will provide free equipment, installation and hosting this year. Viewers will be able to watch Bryant from the podium where he will preside…
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January 8, 2008
Mississippi Senate Member Contact Info
SENATE — How to contact your state senator Albritton, Sidney, R-Picayune (Dist. 40-Marion, Pearl River, Walthall): no work number; H-601-749-0093; salbritton@mail.senate.state.ms.us. Baria, David, D-Bay St. Louis (Dist. 46, Hancock, Harrison): no home number; W-228-270-0001; dbaria@mail.senate.state.ms.us. Blount, David, D-Jackson (Dist. 29, Hinds): H-601-955-6952; no work number; dblount@mail.senate.state.ms.us. Brown, Terry, R-Columbus (Dist. 17-Lowndes): W-662-386-6732; H-662-329-3399; tbrown@mail.senate.state.ms.us. Browning,…
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January 8, 2008
Mississippi House Member Contact Info
HOUSE — How to contact your legislator Akins, Noal, R-Oxford (Dist. 12-Lafayette): no work number; H-662-236-2473; nakins@mail.house.state.ms.us. Aldridge, Brian, R-Tupelo (Dist. 17-Lee): W-662-841-5833; H-662-842-0401; baldridge@mail.house.state.ms.us. Arinder, Tracy L., D-Morton (Dist. 75-Scott): W-601-732-2626; H-601-732-6561; tarinder@mail.house.state.ms.us. Bailey, Willie L., D-Greenville (Dist. 49-Washington): W-662-335-1966; H-662-335-5310; wbailey@mail.house.state.ms.us. Baker, Larry J., R-Senatobia (Dist. 8-DeSoto,Tate): W-662-560-7075; H-662-562-6706; lbaker@mail.house.state.ms.us. Baker, Mark, R-Brandon…
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January 8, 2008
REDBLUE – Musgrove announcement was unseemly
Musgrove announcement was unseemly The people of Wicker’s congressional district in North Mississippi obviously disagree with that assessment, since they elected him to Congress seven times by overwhelming margins. And the people of the Mississippi Gulf Coast likely disagree with Musgrove’s attacks, too, in light of Wicker’s leadership on the federal government’s post-Katrina relief expenditures…
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January 8, 2008
LNL – Barrett Law attorney switches jobs, drops Katrina suits
Barrett Law attorney switches jobs, drops Katrina suits Marshall Smith Jr. filed motions Monday asking to withdraw as counsel in the high-profile McIntosh v. State Farm, as well as Shows v. State Farm. The insurance company has asked the federal judges in those cases to disqualify anyone who worked in the SKG while indicted trial…
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January 8, 2008
Musgrove: ‘Wicker is wrong’
Musgrove: ‘Wicker is wrong’ About 30 supporters and curious onlookeers were at the Library of Hattiesburg, Petal and Forrest County Monday to hear former Gov. Ronnie Musgrove announce his candidacy for the Mississippi U.S. Senate Seat. Hattiesburg American 1/7/8
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September 12, 2025
Mississippi Supreme Court clears way for Crawford execution
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Jeremy Pittari
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September 12, 2025
Mississippi Child Protective Services partners with Sunnybrook Children’s Home to license more foster parents
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September 12, 2025
A 22-year-old Utah man is in custody in Charlie Kirk shooting
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Frank Corder
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September 12, 2025
HII announces partnership with shipyards in multiple states to meet increased demand by U.S. Navy
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Daniel Tyson
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September 11, 2025
Domtar shuttering Grenada paper mill, impacting more than 150 employees
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September 11, 2025
US inflation worsened last month as the cost of gas, food and airfares jumped
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September 12, 2025
Mississippi’s “Literary Lawn Party” returns this weekend
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Alistair Begg
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September 12, 2025
Who shall dwell on Your holy hill?
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Laura Lee Leathers
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September 11, 2025
Let’s Eat, Mississippi: The Handpie Guy
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Kimberly Ross
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September 11, 2025
Misapplied rage permeates throughout modern society
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Russ Latino
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September 10, 2025
The assassination of Charlie Kirk presents a turning point opportunity
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Sid Salter
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September 10, 2025
‘Walking Tall?’: Sordid allegations against legendary Tennessee sheriff are shocking
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