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January 9, 2008
ICLAWBLOG – Scruggs Nation, Day 42
Scruggs Nation, Day 42 Rumors and reports, some of them highly specific and credible, of impending criminal justice developments continue to gain force. I am not, however, in a perfect position to spend time sorting them out. As we are dealing here with the potential loss of liberty of people as well as their reputations…
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January 8, 2008
Choctaw casino is rejected
The Sun Herald, 1/8/8 The federal government delivered the same message to The Mississippi Band of Choctaws as voters did in November – there will be no Choctaw casino in Jackson County. The Choctaws were one of 11 tribes to receive letters from the Department of Interior’s Bureau of Indian Affairs last week rejecting their…
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January 8, 2008
Grand jury probes ruling by DeLaughter
The Clarion-Ledger, 1/8/8 Hinds County Circuit Judge Bobby DeLaughter is among those expected to appear this week before a federal grand jury investigating lawyer Dickie Scruggs and others. That grand jury begins meeting today in Oxford. On Nov. 28, the grand jury indicted Scruggs, one of Mississippi’s best-known lawyers, his son, Zach, both of Oxford,…
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January 8, 2008
$3.5M secured for crime fighting
The Clarion-Ledger, 1/8/8 Over the next two years, crime will plummet in Jackson. The city’s worst criminals will be arrested. They will be prosecuted. They will be jailed. This is the hope, at least, of a host of the state’s top law enforcement officials, who gathered Monday with Gov. Haley Barbour for a big announcement:…
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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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