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November 19, 2007
Cochran’s desire to stay in Senate is welcome news for Mississippi
The Sun Herald, 11/18/7 Considering the accolades that greeted Thad Cochran’s announcement that he will seek a sixth term in the Senate, you would think he could be re-elected by acclamation. “The campaign was over the minute he said he was going to run,” said political analyst Marty Wiseman, director of the Stennis Institute of…
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November 19, 2007
Smith still fighting for House speaker seat
The Commercial Dispatch, 11/17/7 Rep. Jeff Smith of Columbus is not conceding defeat in his bid to become leader of the House, but the man he wants to oust continues to declare victory. “I am still very much in the speaker’s race,” Smith said Friday. He said he’s got 60 representatives in the 122-member House…
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November 19, 2007
Legislature: Balance will be the key
The Clarion-Ledger Editorial, 11/18/7 To navigate uncertain budget waters, continue the ongoing recovery from Hurricane Katrina and make progress on health and social issues, a strong sense of balance will be required in state government. That balance must address partisan concerns to be sure, but it’s more than that. There must be a balance between…
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November 16, 2007
Scruggs Asks Judges to Not Hear Case
WTOK, 11/15/7 Every eligible federal judge in north Alabama has stepped aside from presiding in the criminal contempt case of Mississippi trial lawyer Richard Scruggs. He is accused of disobeying an order by failing to turn over Katrina-related insurance documents to a court. The 16 district judges and magistrate judges agreed to recuse themselves from…
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November 16, 2007
Don’t look for Barbour’s ‘cutting taxes’ plan to favor citizens
The Clarion-Ledger Editorial, 11/16/7 His victory, Haley Barbour tells us, was a “big conservative mandate.” But is that what Mississippi needs? Conservatism we’ve had for a half century and where has it gotten us? Last place in almost every index. Barbour’s idea of “conservative” is scary, judging by remarks and actions he took in his…
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November 16, 2007
Budget lines forming
The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal Editorial, 11/15/7 A tightening state revenue situation is forecast for budget year 2009, which starts in July 2008. This provides ample reason for legislators and legislators-elect to begin listening now to their constituents and assessing the demands of constant priorities like public education funding and adequate health care for the…
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November 16, 2007
Melton names Sheriff McMillin as police chief
Melton names Sheriff McMillin as police chief Jackson Mayor Frank Melton on Friday named Malcolm McMillin chief of police, ending two days of speculation about who would be in charge of the state’s largest municipal police force. McMillin immediately will take control of the 409-member department. McMillin takes over after Melton on Wednesday removed Shirlene…
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November 16, 2007
WSJ Slams Jim Hood – Full Text Link
Mississippi Hoods A federal judge later found that Messrs. Hood and Scruggs had “teamed up to bully State Farm into civil and criminal settlements,” and ordered Mr. Scruggs to return the documents. Instead, Mr. Scruggs defied the judge’s order by shipping them to Mr. Hood. This caused federal Judge William Acker in June to request…
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November 15, 2007
Veteran Hinds lawmaker to challenge election loss
The Clarion-Ledger, 11/15/7 Longtime Jackson-area lawmaker John Reeves is preparing a challenge to his defeat in the Hinds County District 71 race, asking for a new election in four precincts where he may have lost votes because of poll-worker errors. Hinds County elections officials wrapped up counting absentee and affidavit ballots for the race around…
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November 15, 2007
Former Pickering aide Rounsaville announces District 3 candidacy
The Meridian Star, 11/14/7 Ever since District 3 Congressman Chip Pickering announced that he would not seek re-election, many names have been thrown around as to which people might vie for the 2008 Republican nomination for that post. A small group gathered at Dumont Plaza Wednesday afternoon in Meridian to hear a short speech from…
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Magnolia Tribune
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November 15, 2007
Whatever the reason, Democrats in Miss. chose not to vote
The Clarion-Ledger Editorial, 11/15/7 The buzz is that Haley Barbour, by upping his win percentage to 58 percent last week from 52 percent of the vote four years ago, has commanded an even stronger endorsement from the people of Mississippi. But check the numbers. Preliminary totals reveal Barbour actually received 55,000 fewer votes this go-around.…
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November 15, 2007
Melton: Meddling has created chaos at JPD
The Clarion-Ledger Editorial, 11/15/7 Mayor Frank Melton was elected to do something about the No. 1 issue in Jackson – crime. But it is apparent that Jackson’s No. 1 problem has become Frank Melton. Melton on Wednesday announced a major shakeup in the Jackson Police Department. As usual with the Melton administration, what exactly has…
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Frank Corder
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December 15, 2025
Adams County Supervisor, oilman Kevin Wilson seeks to unseat Bennie Thompson
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Magnolia Tribune
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December 15, 2025
Magnolia Mornings: December 15, 2025
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Frank Corder
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December 12, 2025
Navy Secretary tells shipbuilders to “act like we’re at war.” What it means for Mississippi’s Ingalls shipyard is unclear
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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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Frank Corder
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November 21, 2025
Ingalls completes sea trials for USS Ted Stevens
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Robert St. John
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December 15, 2025
The last strand of tinsel
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Alistair Begg
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December 15, 2025
The law of love
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Matt Friedeman
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December 14, 2025
Charles Wesley and Christmas
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Russ Latino
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December 10, 2025
University of Mississippi Chancellor responds to Lauren Stokes’ First Amendment lawsuit, seeks dismissal
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Sid Salter
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December 10, 2025
Guardrails or gravel? Why America and Mississippi must get AI regulation right in 2026
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Merle Flowers
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December 8, 2025
The Parents Over Platforms Act: A targeted, privacy-respecting alternative to ASAA
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