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November 27, 2007
Dowdy’s Statement on Lott’s Resignation
JACKSON (Monday, Nov. 26, 2007) -Wayne Dowdy, chairman of the Mississippi Democratic Party, issued the following statement after U.S. Sen. Trent Lott announced plans to resign from office by the end of the year. “According to multiple news reports, Senator Lott intends to resign his seat by the end of the year. Section 23-15-855 (1)…
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November 27, 2007
PICKERING – Lott – A Great Statesman
Following Senator Trent Lott’s press conference in Pascagoula, Congressman Chip Pickering said: “Senator Lott is a great statesman. He has served our nation and Mississippi with devotion, energy, and passion. He has been a mentor to me and I have learned much from him. I will always be grateful for my friendship and service with…
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November 26, 2007
Pro tempore list may have southern Miss. ties
The Clarion-Ledger, 11/24/7 With more than a month left before the start of the 2008 legislative session, potential candidates for the state Senate’s president pro tempore position include three lawmakers that serve in southern Mississippi. Although Republican Lt. Gov.-elect Phil Bryant said he likely will back a member of the GOP for the job, he…
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November 26, 2007
Can moderates win Democratic debate?
The Hattiesburg American, 11/26/7 Mississippi’s Democratic Party is debating internally the message of the elections. The results offer something for those who think the party is on a steady downward slide, and for those who think it is holding its own. On the downside, the Democrats, come January, will hold only one of eight statewide…
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November 26, 2007
Wicker on Lott’s Resignation
Rep. Roger Wicker said Senator Trent Lott’s career would be remembered as one of the most remarkable in Mississippi political history. “Trent Lott has devoted his life to serving his fellow Mississippians,” Wicker said. “For more than 35 years, his leadership and experience on Capitol Hill have helped ensure our interests were protected.” Wicker noted…
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November 26, 2007
Hurricane predictions miss the mark . . . again
Hurricane predictions miss the mark Just before the season started on June 1, the nationally prominent Gray-Klotzbach team at Colorado State University predicted that 17 named storms would grow into nine hurricanes, five of which would be particularly intense, with winds above 110 mph. A different team at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted…
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November 26, 2007
City again tries to fix budget shortfall
The Clarion-Ledger, 11/26/7 The Jackson City Council will attempt to fix a $3.2 million water and sewer revenue shortfall at a special meeting today and could authorize direct deposit of employee paychecks. It would mark the first time in nearly a month the council has considered financial matters since learning of the deficit created when…
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November 26, 2007
50 members strong, Legislative Black Caucus wields power
The Clarion-Ledger, 11/25/7 Today, at 50 members, Mississippi’s Legislative Black Caucus is a formidable force, second in the nation only to Georgia’s 53-member caucus. When the caucus votes as a bloc, they can’t be counted out because the support can mean the difference between whether public policy is passed, watered down or halted. “You have…
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November 26, 2007
Biloxi’s Recovery Shows Divide
The Washington Post, 11/25/7 Nowhere has the rebound from Hurricane Katrina been gaudier than along Mississippi’s casino-studded coast. Even as the storm’s debris was being cleared, this city’s night sky was lighted up with the high-wattage brilliance of the Imperial Palace, then the Isle of Capri, then the Grand Casino. More followed, and so did…
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November 26, 2007
Speaker’s race: Factions entrenched
The Clarion-Ledger Editorial, 11/25/7 There are 122 members of the Mississippi House of Representatives who are tasked with electing a House speaker between now the start of the 2008 regular session. It takes a simple majority or 62 House members to elect a speaker, but it takes far more than that to be effective in…
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November 26, 2007
Lott’s Presser Schedule to Announce Retirement
Senator Lott to Hold Press Avails in Mississippi — Pascagoula and Jackson today, Monday, November 26 – U.S. Senator Trent Lott of Mississippi, the Senate Republican Whip, will hold two press conferences today, Monday, November 26, in Mississippi: · 11:00 a.m. Central Time LaFont Inn (Garden Room) 2703 Denny Avenue U.S. Highway 90 Pascagoula, Mississippi…
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November 26, 2007
LOTT RESIGNS
Lott to resign Senate seat effective end of year Lott, 66, scheduled two news conferences in his home state later in the day to discuss his plans. According to congressional and White House officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity ahead of the announcement, Lott intends to resign effective the end of the year. Clarion…
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Frank Corder
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April 28, 2026
Congressmen from Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana seek expansion of Gulf state boundaries
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Matt Ott, Associated Press
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April 28, 2026
U.S. consumer confidence inches higher in April despite Iran war, soaring gasoline prices
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Daniel Tyson
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April 28, 2026
City of Jackson wants federal court to block new water authority
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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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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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Alistair Begg
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April 28, 2026
Inheriting the kingdom
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Robert St. John
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April 27, 2026
Between the Arctic and Africa
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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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Lesley Davis
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April 23, 2026
He Didn’t Even Hesitate: Mississippi’s Jake Mangum, America’s pastime, and the culture that still unites us
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Kelley Williams
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April 23, 2026
An ounce of prevention
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