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December 5, 2007
Lawyers: Mayor exceeded his authority
The Clarion-Ledger, 12/5/7 A local law firm is recommending that the Jackson City Council hire another firm to represent Mayor Frank Melton in two cases because it believes the mayor acted outside his authority. The admission, in a letter obtained by The Clarion-Ledger and addressed to the city’s legal staff, essentially indicates Phelps Dunbar would…
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December 5, 2007
Hurricane fraud near $500M
The Clarion-Ledger, 12/5/7 The Bush administration now acknowledges it is trying to recover nearly $500 million from people who improperly received federal aid money intended to help victims of two deadly hurricanes, Katrina and Rita, along the Gulf Coast two years ago. It said the amount may increase further. “This is a moving target and…
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December 5, 2007
Calls increase to reopen case in ’64 slayings
The Clarion-Ledger, 12/5/7 The Justice Department should reopen the Mississippi Burning case involving the 1964 slayings of three civil rights workers, Southern Poverty Law Center officials said Tuesday. “The FBI should be focusing its resources on the civil rights-era cases where there were significant investigations at the time of the crimes and where there are…
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December 5, 2007
Lawyer pleads guilty, assisting in case involving Scruggs
The Clarion-Ledger, 12/5/7 Lawyer Timothy Balducci has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to bribe a judge and is assisting federal prosecutors in a case involving one of the nation’s wealthiest trial lawyers. Balducci is allegedly the lawyer who physically delivered thousands of dollars to a judge in exchange for a favorable ruling in a case involving…
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December 5, 2007
Stalling the vote in Mississippi
Commercial Appeal, 12/5/7 For political reasons, Gov. Haley Barbour wants Mississippians to wait almost a year before voting on a replacement for retiring U.S. Sen. Trent Lott. Democrats may launch a legal challenge to the delay, but assuming Barbour is successful the special election to fill the remaining four years of Lott’s term would be…
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December 5, 2007
Flowers won’t try to replace Trent Lott
Commercial Appeal, 12/5/7 State Sen. Merle Flowers on Tuesday took his name out of the running for any political post that might open as a result of U.S. Sen. Trent Lott’s pending retirement. Speaking to the Rotary Club of Olive Branch on Tuesday, the Southaven Republican announced for the first time that he’ll stay in…
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December 5, 2007
Scruggs quits on Katrina cases
Legal Newsline, 12/4/7 No longer will prominent trial lawyer Richard “Dickie” Scruggs represent his clients who have pending Hurricane Katrina-related lawsuits their insurance companies. Remaining members of the Scruggs Katrina Group have written to those clients represented by the Scruggs Law Firm to inform them that Scruggs will be removing himself as counsel. Scruggs was…
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December 5, 2007
A Giuliani-Huckabee Ticket Would Be Formidable
Family Security Matters, 12/5/7 Pundits have been confident that Republicans are, at best, long shots to win the Presidency in 2008, and they still may be correct. There is mounting evidence, however, that if Hillary Clinton wins the Democrat nomination, more than one GOP contender would be well poised to win in November ‘08. Former…
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December 5, 2007
Another indicted in beef scheme
The Clarion-Ledger, 12/5/7 A refrigeration company sales representative faces federal charges for allegedly pocketing funds designated for equipment at the failed Mississippi Beef Processors plant in Oakland. James Draper of Mount Juliet, Tenn., is the third person indicted in the failed beef plant venture, and State Auditor Phil Bryant said other people remain under investigation.…
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December 5, 2007
Hancock Democratic Party seeking taxpayer help
The Sun Herald, 12/5/7 The county’s Democratic Party, strapped for cash after fighting two election-related lawsuits, may be getting financial help from the taxpayers. Hancock County Democratic Executive Committee Chairman Robert Davis appeared before county supervisors Monday, asking them to give the party $2,750 for legal fees. The committee has been a defendant in two…
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Magnolia Tribune
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December 5, 2007
Medicaid funding shortage could lead to service cuts
The Sun Herald, 12/4/7 Medicaid Executive Director Robert L. Robinson says Mississippi’s health care program for the needy will have to cut services if it doesn’t get all the funding it’s requesting next legislative session. Medicaid is asking for $168 million more in funding for fiscal year 2009. In addition, Medicaid needs $86 million to…
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December 5, 2007
Mike Moore tied to Scruggs on State Farm Case
In this motion to withdraw counsel on a State Farm case, Mike Moore appears to be listed as an attorney involved with the case along with Sparky Lovelace and Don Barrett, who are the core of the Scruggs Katrina Group. The name is styled Michael C. Moore and the domain on the email address is…
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Daniel Tyson
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September 10, 2025
Jackson Council tables new panhandling ordinance
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Daniel Tyson
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September 10, 2025
Water customers voice concerns to lawmakers at Senate Energy Committee hearing
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Frank Corder
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September 10, 2025
Adlakha, Till kick off U.S. Senate bids in Mississippi as field grows for Republicans and Democrats
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Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
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September 10, 2025
U.S. supply chain prices unexpectedly fell 0.1% in August
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Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
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September 5, 2025
Hiring stalls with US companies reluctant to expand in an uncertain economic landscape
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Lynne Jeter
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September 3, 2025
Hood Industries invests $245 million in Waynesboro expansion
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Meredith Biesinger
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September 10, 2025
Twists, Turns, and Masterpieces: Exploring the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum
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Alistair Begg
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September 10, 2025
Where to turn to when your thoughts go dark
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Associated Press
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September 9, 2025
Mississippi State fined $500,000 by SEC for field storming following against Arizona State
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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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Russ Latino
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September 8, 2025
Do we have to ‘distrust the science’ to Make America Healthy Again?
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