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November 2, 2007

Two tough lawyers vie for attorney general post

JACKSON – The contest for state attorney general has had more than its share of fireworks leading up to Tuesday’s general election. Democratic incumbent Jim Hood has hammered Al Hopkins, the Republican nominee, for his lack of prosecutorial experience. On the other hand, Hopkins has at times basically accused Hood of violating the law and…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
November 2, 2007

EDITORIAL: Barbour for governor

Four years ago, the Daily Journal endorsed Haley Barbour for governor. We believed he could methodically and effectively move our state to a new, higher level in economic growth and jobs development in a fast-changing global economy. Barbour succeeded. The governor met our expectations in his leadership for prosperity, most notably of course in the…