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December 7, 2007
Luck runs out for tort king, Scruggs indicted for bribery
Luck runs out for tort king, Scruggs indicted for bribery At a meeting of the Katrina Group in October, according to Jones, Scruggs advocated paying the Rigsbys from funds of the group, for consulting services. Jones claims he objected and Scruggs offered to obtain an ethics opinion. Jones claims Scruggs did not tell the group…
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December 7, 2007
LNL – Hood tells LNL little in wake of Scruggs indictment
Hood tells LNL little in wake of Scruggs indictment Legal Newsline called and e-mailed Hood’s office earlier this week, asking the possibility of state charges against Scruggs. Scruggs is a campaign contributor of Hood’s. “This office does not wish to comment on a case that we have no involvement in and for which we do…
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December 7, 2007
ICLAWBLOG – Jones, Funderbergs Makes A Play for All SKG Fees
Jones, Funderburg moves for court control of disputed attorney fees, amends complaint against Scruggs to allege bribery of judge David Rossmiller Insurance Coverage Blog 12/6/7
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December 6, 2007
New board picks familiar face
The Clarion-Ledger, 12/6/7 Five years after the state Board of Health tried to force out State Health Officer Dr. Ed Thompson, a new board coaxed him into taking his old job back. Thompson held the position from 1993 to 2002, when he stepped down to work as a top official for the Centers for Disease…
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December 6, 2007
ICLAWBLOG – Scruggs Nation, Day 8: the scruggsing of Scruggs
Scruggs Nation, Day 8: the scruggsing of Scruggs How much of the Scruggs position in Katrina litigation was real and how much was hype? I ask this question for several reasons, one of them relating to the “whistleblower” Rigsby sisters and the State Farm claims documents they took from their employer E.A. Renfroe, a State…
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December 6, 2007
He’ll be the next police chief, if the Fates allow
The Clarion-Ledger Editorial, 12/6/7 Jackson Mayor Frank Melton named Hinds County Sheriff Malcolm McMillin the city’s new police chief last month. On Monday, the City Council will vote to confirm him – or not. There is talk that the council may not. If that turns out to be the case, then (as I wrote this…
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December 6, 2007
Jackson mayor still hopes to settle one of 4 suits
The Clarion-Ledger, 12/6/7 Jackson Mayor Frank Melton’s personal attorney said he has tried to settle one of four lawsuits filed against Melton and other city employees. Phelps Dunbar was hired in August to represent Melton and other city employees. Based upon the firm’s recommendation, the city’s legal division wants the Jackson City Council to hire…
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December 6, 2007
Hood remains silent on Scruggs case
The Sun Herald, 12/6/7 Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood has avoided media requests for interviews since last week, when his legal ally in Hurricane Katrina insurance litigation was indicted for allegedly trying to bribe a judge. Richard “Dickie” Scruggs, indicted Nov. 28, worked with Hood to negotiate a global settlement agreement for State Farm policyholders…
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December 6, 2007
Pickering or Wicker selection adds layer
The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, 12/6/7 Speculation is boiling on who will replace the retiring Trent Lott in the U.S. Senate, but most political observers still believe Gov. Haley Barbour will appoint either Rep. Roger Wicker of Tupelo or Rep. Chip Pickering of Madison County. And if either Republican U.S. House member is selected, state…
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December 6, 2007
Proposed budget gives state agencies level or reduced funding
The Sun Herald, 12/5/7 Thousands of vacant state positions are eliminated and contract services and equipment purchases are sharply reduced under the proposed spending plan released by Mississippi lawmakers on Wednesday. Those are just some of the plans lawmakers have to balance the state’s budget for next fiscal year, which begins July 1, 2008. The…
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December 6, 2007
Romney vows Mormon church would not run White House
Reuters, 12/6/7 Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney vowed on Thursday the Mormon church would not run the White House if he is elected, as he sought to reassure Americans wary of his religion. “Let me assure you that no authorities of my church, or of any other church for that matter, will ever exert influence…
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December 6, 2007
Lee Harrell Deposition Ties Mike Moore to SKG and Hood’s Criminal Efforts
Lee Harrell Deposition in the McIntosh vs. State Farm Case From Page 333 HARRELL – A. I asked him (MOORE), well, who’s paying 3 you? I know you are not doing it for free. 4 MR. SCRUGGS: 5 Move to strike as non-responsive. 6 MR. WEBB: 7 Q. What did he say? 8 A. He…
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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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Mark Sherman, Associated Press
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April 29, 2026
Supreme Court voids majority Black congressional district in Louisiana, boosting Republican chances
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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 29, 2026
“Ellenpalooza” coming to Bay St. Louis
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Alistair Begg
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April 29, 2026
The key to unity
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Meredith Biesinger
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April 28, 2026
AlleyKat Ceramics: Where a Singapore alley led to a Gulf Coast creative haven
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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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