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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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January 5, 2008
Musgrove will run against Wicker
Media Advisory Contact: Ana Maria Rosato January 7th, 2008 (228) 342-4471 Former Governor Ronnie Musgrove will hold a series of events throughout Mississippi on Monday January 7th, 2008 to discuss the special election to replace Senator Trent Lott. Who: Former Governor Ronnie Musgrove What: Discussion of the Special Election to Replace Sen. Trent Lott When…
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January 5, 2008
MS 3rd BLOG – Salter on David Landrum’s business
Salter on David Landrum’s business The Clarion Ledger’s Sid Salter blogs on David Landrum’s business background, “Madison businessman David Landrum’s early start on TV ads and his personal wealth should make him an early target of fellow challengers Charlie Ross, Gregg Harper and John Rounsaville. Landrum’s connections to Primerica and his opposition to Federal Trade…
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January 5, 2008
FOLO – The Black Swan of Scruggsiana
The Black Swan of Scruggsiana Which is not to say that new Black Swans don’t keep on coming. Katrina was certainly one. For who-knows-how-many, the alleged bribery attempt that led to U.S. v. Scruggs is another (for y’all on the Coast, it’s one in an infernal series; for the Langston Law Firm employee who showed…
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April 30, 2026
Magnolia Mornings: April 30, 2026
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Frank Corder
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April 29, 2026
Mississippi House, Senate plan for special session after U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Callais
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Jeremy Pittari
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April 29, 2026
Governor Reeves announces new Rural Health Transformation Program Office
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Frank Corder
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April 23, 2026
Mississippi companies invited to participate in 2026 Southeastern U.S.–Canadian Provinces Conference
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Frank Corder
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April 22, 2026
Corderill investing $100 million at Meridian data center campus
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Frank Corder
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April 17, 2026
Walmart announces plan to remodel 19 Mississippi stores
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Susan Marquez
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April 30, 2026
Rediscover the original Solly’s Hot Tamales in Vicksburg
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Alistair Begg
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April 30, 2026
The ultimate reality
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Susan Marquez
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April 29, 2026
“Ellenpalooza” coming to Bay St. Louis
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Russ Latino
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April 29, 2026
U.S. Supreme Court’s voting rights decision carries big implications for Mississippi
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Sid Salter
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April 29, 2026
Reeves’ decision to preemptively call a special session for judicial redistricting is shrewd
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Roger Wicker
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April 24, 2026
Finish the job In Iran, but don’t forget China
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