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January 7, 2008
Rep. Johnson makes political waves
Rep. Johnson makes political waves In October, McCoy published a list of 62 state representatives who supported his run for speaker. Candidates need a majority of the vote — which in the House is 62 — to win the position. Johnson’s name, as well as 35 other Black Caucus members, was on McCoy’s list. The…
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January 7, 2008
McCoy’s list of 62 – It has some defections
McCoy’s supporters Tracy Arinder Willie L. Bailey Earle S. Banks Donnie Bell Edward Blackmon Jr. Billy Broomfield Cecil Brown Kelvin O. Buck Clara Henderson Burnett Credell Calhoun Kimberly Campbell Bryant W. Clark Alyce Griffin Clarke Angela Cockerham Linda F. Coleman Mary H. Coleman J. P. Compretta Dirk Dedeaux Mark DuVall Blaine “Bo” Eaton Tyrone Ellis…
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January 7, 2008
South Dakota Cigarette Sales Drop Following Tax Hike
South Dakota Cigarette Sales Drop Following Tax Hike In 2007, South Dakota increased its cigarette excise tax by $1 per pack, and that increase has led to lower sales of cigarettes, the Associated Press reports. Sales indicate a 20 percent decline in smoking, as smokers purchased approximately 9 million fewer packs during the same 11-month…
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January 7, 2008
FOLO – A question occurs to me
A question occurs to me I’m sure I’m not alone in wondering whether RICO (the Racketeer Influenced Corrupt Organizations Act — here’s a quick plain-English overview of the topic) might come into play in U.S. v. Scruggs. Especially since forfeiture of corrupt gains is part of the play, isn’t the filing of RICO-based charges generally…
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January 7, 2008
ICLAWBLOG – Scruggs Nation, Day 41
Scruggs Nation, Day 41 Scruggs is already contesting Magistrate Judge Walker’s ruling in the McIntosh case that State Farm can depose him on January 15. I would expect he’s going to fight the trial subpoena even more strongly, probably on grounds that his testimony wouldn’t be relevant to the issues to be tried. Because he’s…
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January 6, 2008
DJOURNAL – McCoy merits re-election
McCoy merits re-election The speakership of the House is a powerful political position statewide, and it requires a breadth and depth of experience, plus knowledge of paramount issues, for effective management. McCoy understands fully that the House is the legislative chamber closest to the people. It is no one’s fiefdom, and it is especially, appropriately…
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January 6, 2008
Judge William Acker refuses to step aside in civil Katrina case
Judge William Acker refuses to step aside in civil Katrina case Lawyers for attorney Richard Scruggs and sisters Cori and Kerri Rigsby had asked Senior U.S. District Judge William Acker to step down. They questioned Acker’s impartiality to preside over a civil lawsuit stemming from Hurricane Katrina-related insurance documents. “It would be easy, and it…
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January 6, 2008
Former Rep. Shows running for Lott’s seat
Former Rep. Shows running for Lott’s seat Former U.S. Rep. Ronnie Shows told The Associated Press on Saturday that he will run for the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Trent Lott. Shows, a Democrat who was ousted from Congress by Republican Rep. Chip Pickering in 2002 after Mississippi lost a House seat, joins former Gov.…
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January 6, 2008
Wicker for Senate Bus Tour
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker today announced a state-wide bus tour to kick off his campaign as part of his effort to visit with people from across Mississippi. Beginning Monday, January 7th in Tupelo, and concluding Friday night the 11 th, the Senator will be traveling non-stop across the state. The following dates, times, and places…
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January 6, 2008
Lott, Breaux Go Into Business Together
Lott, Breaux Go Into Business Together In one of the least surprising moves in recent political history, former Sens. Trent Lott (R-Miss.) and John Breaux (D-La.) announced that they would open up a bipartisan lobbying shop along with their sons, Chet Lott and John Breaux, Jr. CBS 1/5/8
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January 5, 2008
FOLO – The space-time-continuum dilemma of Dickie Scruggs
The space-time-continuum dilemma of Dickie Scruggs I don’t know what might make Dickie Scruggs feel a little better these days, but I suspect that a favorable ruling on the defense’s motion for extending pre-trial discovery would be a good start. At the very least, it would relieve his sudden need to be cloned . .…
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January 5, 2008
LNL – Synchronicity scheduled to strike Scruggs on Feb. 25
Synchronicity scheduled to strike Scruggs on Feb. 25 Indicted trial lawyer Richard “Dickie” Scruggs might soon have to find a way to appear in two places at the same time. Scruggs received a subpoena Friday ordering him to testify during the Feb. 25 trial of one of the more well-known Hurricane Katrina lawsuits against State…
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Frank Corder
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December 17, 2025
Former Schumer chief counsel challenging Thompson in Mississippi’s 2nd Congressional District
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December 17, 2025
Magnolia Mornings: December 17, 2025
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Marvis Herring
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December 16, 2025
Ole Miss playoff game gifts Oxford, region economic holiday surge
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Frank Corder
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December 15, 2025
Amick Farms announces $74.5 million expansion in Jones County
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Frank Corder
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December 11, 2025
$100 million metallurgical biocarbon manufacturer locating in Pike County
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Frank Corder
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December 2, 2025
BWC Terminals break ground in Pascagoula
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Marilyn Tinnin
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December 17, 2025
Lemuria: A Mississippi jewel celebrates 50 years
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Alistair Begg
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December 17, 2025
Should Christians tithe?
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Meredith Biesinger
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December 16, 2025
Christmas magic on the Coast: Holiday wonder at Beau Rivage
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Sid Salter
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December 17, 2025
PERS pension concerns remain volatile for state lawmakers in 2026 as markets rumble
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Kimberly Ross
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December 16, 2025
Lessons from Luigi: Quit lionizing cold-blooded murderers
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Dr. Patrick Miller
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December 16, 2025
The Hidden Gem: Why education freedom is the new economic development
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