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January 4, 2008
Bryant sets game plan for session
The Clarion-Ledger, 1/4/8 A formula to provide adequate public education will be fully funded. A program that provides children’s health insurance may face cuts. And lawmakers’ actions could be broadcast on the Internet. Those issues were among the topics touched upon Thursday by Republican Lt. Gov.-elect Phil Bryant, who unveiled his agenda for the 2008…
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January 4, 2008
Obama and Huckabee, winners in Iowa
The Clarion-Ledger, 1/4/8 New Hampshire is where Iowa’s Democratic caucus victors get ratified and where its Republican winners get stung. Democrat Barack Obama and Republican Mike Huckabee headed into the Granite State on Friday as Iowa’s presidential champions, one hoping to ride history’s trend and the other eager to break it. Neither can expect it…
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January 4, 2008
State Farm makes argument for disqualification of Scruggs’ colleagues in another case
Legal Newline, 1/3/8 Attorneys for State Farm Insurance Cos. have filed another motion asking a federal judge to disqualify all members of the former Scruggs Katrina Group and throw out all the evidence they obtained from one of its higher-profile cases. Following a similar motion filed Dec. 18 in the case of Glenda Shows, State…
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January 4, 2008
Budgets and taxes
The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, 1/4/8 Legislators resuming their annual, unenviable struggles with taxes and budgets next week in the 2008 session face official forecasts of a diminished rate of growth in revenues – which could prove problematic. Gov. Barbour vetoed during his first term a bipartisan “tax swap” – reductions in Mississippi’s highest-in-the-nation 7…
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January 4, 2008
‘Tax swap’ could get shelved in Legislature
The Clarion-Ledger, 1/4/8 With a newly appointed committee studying the state’s tax structure, some believe legislation calling for an increase in the state’s cigarette tax while decreasing the grocery tax will be set aside this session. Others, skeptical about why the study wasn’t commissioned years ago, say they’ll continue to push the so-called “tax swap”…
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January 4, 2008
Barbour unveils health insurance plan, tax study
The Sun Herald, 1/3/8 Gov. Haley Barbour said Thursday he will propose a Mississippi health insurance exchange for small businesses during the upcoming legislative session. Meeting with reporters, the governor also called for a comprehensive study of Mississippi’s tax system and said Leland Speed, former director of the Mississippi Development Authority, would lead the study…
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January 4, 2008
State Farm wants remaining Scruggs-affiliated attorneys removed from Katrina case
The Sun Herald, 1/3/8 State Farm Fire & Casualty Co. is seeking to disqualify several former members of the Scruggs Katrina Group – a legal team led by embattled attorney Richard “Dickie” Scruggs – from representing a couple suing the insurer over Hurricane Katrina damage. In court papers filed Thursday, State Farm accuses lawyers from…
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January 4, 2008
Mayor’s bodyguard sent back to streets
The Clarion-Ledger, 1/4/8 A Jackson police officer assigned to guard Mayor Frank Melton about three months ago is back patrolling city streets. Assistant Police Chief Lee Vance confirmed Thursday the police chief reassigned Nathaniel Rushing about a week ago to Precinct 1. Vance said it was because the officer was needed in patrol. “It’s a…
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January 3, 2008
Education funding fight expected
The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, 1/3/8 All three state education entities will seek to increase their portions of the budget pie during the 2008 legislative session. For the current budget year, which began July 1, the education entities receive $3.07 billion or 62.3 percent of the total general fund. Together the kindergarten through 12th grade…
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January 3, 2008
City attorney again will sign off on city payments
The Clarion-Ledger, 1/3/8 Jackson’s city attorney again will start signing the document that approves payment of the city’s bills, Mayor Frank Melton said Wednesday. City Council members have been reluctant to sign the claims docket, fearful they personally would be liable if an improper payment were made from the document. City Attorney Sarah O’Reilly-Evans’ signature…
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January 3, 2008
Bryant, senators get head start
The Clarion-Ledger, 1/3/8 The 2008 session doesn’t begin until Tuesday, but Mississippi senators will get a jump on forming and debating legislation the chamber could pass this year. Democrats and Republicans, veterans and freshmen, are expected to gather this morning in Jackson for a two-day policy summit hosted by Phil Bryant. The incoming lieutenant governor…
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January 3, 2008
Franks unsure about bid for Wicker’s post
The Clarion-Ledger, 1/2/8 Outgoing state Rep. Jamie Franks said it’s unlikely he will run against state Rep. Steve Holland for the congressional seat Roger Wicker’s recent appointment to the U.S. Senate left vacant. “And I don’t believe he would run against me either,” Franks said of his friend and fellow representative. Both are Democrats from…
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September 12, 2025
A 22-year-old Utah man is in custody in Charlie Kirk shooting
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Magnolia Tribune
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September 12, 2025
Magnolia Mornings: September 12, 2025
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Russ Latino
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September 11, 2025
Ole Miss parts ways with staff member who shared inflammatory post after Charlie Kirk’s assassination
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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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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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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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Magnolia Tribune
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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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