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January 9, 2008

Franks not running for House seat

The Clarion-Ledger, 1/9/8 Former Rep. Jamie Franks, D-Mooreville, told The Clarion-Ledger today he would likely not run for the open seat in the 1st Congressional District. The seat was recently vacated by Roger Wicker, who was appointed by Gov. Haley Barbour to temporarily fill the U.S. Senate position formerly held by Trent Lott. The date…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
January 9, 2008

Melton to have heart surgery Wednesday

The Clarion-Ledger, 1/9/8 Mayor Frank Melton is scheduled for surgery Wednesday, his attorney, Dale Danks Jr., said. Melton is scheduled to have a cardioverter-defibrillator, a small battery-powered electrical impulse generator, inserted into his heart. The device is used in patients who have either survived or are in danger of suffering cardiac arrest, the most common…