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July 4, 2007
Melton Quits Smoking To Promote Citywide Ban
WAPT, 7/4/7 Jackson Mayor Frank Melton turned over his pack of cigarettes to his doctor at a news conference Tuesday morning in an effort to promote a proposed citywide smoking ban. The American Heart Association has met several times with Melton, hoping to get his support for the ban. According to the Health Department, at…
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July 3, 2007
Board names interim state health officer
The Clarion-Ledger, 7/3/7 Interim State Health Officer Ed Thompson vowed Monday to revive faith in an embattled Health Department that once drew national accolades. “The first thing we will do is restore public trust in this agency – that’s job one,” Thompson said after the state Board of Health appointed him Monday to replace State…
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July 3, 2007
Thad Cochran tries to rescue Bush nominee
The Hill, 7/3/7 Sen. Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) is making a last-ditch effort to save the nomination of an appellate court nominee from his home state by appealing to Democratic colleagues on the Appropriations Committee. As the senior Republican member of Appropriations, Cochran seems to have decided he has a better chance of changing the minds…
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July 3, 2007
Clark hands Barbour a home run chance
The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal Editorial, 7/3/7 It’s as if the first-term Republican governor is getting to hit off a batting tee, thanks in large part to the rulings of U.S. District Judge Allen Pepper of the Northern District of Mississippi. If Pepper’s ruling is equivalent to Barbour being given a hitting tee, then actions…
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July 3, 2007
JOHN FUND ON THE TRAIL
The Wall Street Journal Editorial, 7/2/7 Last week a federal district judge found direct evidence that the political machine in Noxubee County, Miss., had discriminated against voters with the intent to infringe their rights and that “these abuses have been racially motivated.” Explosive stuff, so why haven’t you heard about it? Because the Noxubee case…
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July 3, 2007
Only fraction of governor’s storm-relief fund spent
The Clarion-Ledger, 7/3/7 Only about $1 million of the $30 million raised by celebrities and others to help Hurricane Katrina victims rebuild has been spent, officials with the Mississippi Hurricane Recovery Fund said Monday. Hurricane Recovery Fund officials say that the money has been earmarked for distribution and cite a variety of reasons why more…
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July 3, 2007
Council may select new president, vice president
The Clarion-Ledger, 7/3/7 Jackson City Council members today will consider selecting a new president and vice president of the body. Council members have remained tight-lipped on who will be chosen. But until Allen resigned the votes often had been split 4-3 with Allen being joined in votes by Ward 2 Councilman Leslie McLemore, Ward 6…
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July 3, 2007
Mayor takes blame for strife with City Council
The Clarion-Ledger, 7/3/7 Jackson’s crime rate is up, the city still faces a $3.9 million budget shortfall, and discussions about whether to adopt and finance a crime plan submitted by the police chief have dropped to the wayside. Melton blames himself for the strained relationship with the council and said he must become a catalyst…
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July 3, 2007
Eastland once a king maker in Miss. politics; Brown aspires to that role now
The Leader Call Editorial, 7/2/7 He really had the only real political machine of the day,” recalls veteran Mississippi political columnist Bill Minor. “There was no question James O. Eastland was the most powerful single politician in the state. Sometimes he would anoint, but many times he would make no comment. “In a tacit way,…
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July 3, 2007
Choctaws elect chief today
Choctaws elect chief today Nearing the end of his seventh four-year term, Martin faces a serious challenge. Denson has managed to throw the chief into a runoff after pulling into a 34-vote lead during the June 12 elections. Denson had 1,394 votes to Martin’s 1,360 among the tribe’s 4,717 registered voters. Four other candidates also…
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July 3, 2007
HOPKINS – Campaign Kickoff Schedule
I’m excited to announce my official campaign kickoff is next week all across the state! Please join me in your area and give a strong show of support by forwarding this email to any friends who may be interested. Let’s send a message that Mississippi is eager for a new Attorney General! Monday, July 9…
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July 3, 2007
ROSS – Ross Earns Highest BIPEC Score
ROSS EARNS HIGHEST SCORE ON BIPEC REPORT CARD For the third consecutive year, conservative Senator Charlie Ross has received the highest score of any Mississippi Legislator in the Business and Industry Political Education Committee’s (BIPEC’s) annual ranking. Earning the title of “business champion,” Ross is the only member of the 174 person Mississippi Legislature to…
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Frank Corder
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July 17, 2025
Gaming Commission grants east Biloxi casino, resort site approval
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July 17, 2025
Trump administration hands over nation’s Medicaid enrollee data, including addresses, to ICE
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Jeremy Pittari
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July 17, 2025
Miss. State to offer first-of-its-kind construction management graduate degree
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Lynne Jeter
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July 17, 2025
Southern Miss, Integer Technologies land $25 million defense contract
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Frank Corder
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July 9, 2025
Nissan delays EV production at Canton plant until 2028
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Lynne Jeter
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July 8, 2025
Mississippi tech companies featured at premier national defense innovation event
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Susan Marquez
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July 17, 2025
Chef Nicholas Gipson’s down home mushrooms
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C.H. Spurgeon
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July 17, 2025
An explanation of trials
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C.H. Spurgeon
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July 16, 2025
Claiming God’s promises
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Philip Wegmann
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July 16, 2025
How Trump, Biden’s arms shipments differ: NATO pays ‘100%’ for Ukraine
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Sid Salter
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July 16, 2025
The Texas disaster stirs memories of the dangers facing Mississippians from flooding
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Chip Pickering
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July 11, 2025
DOJ’s remedies will do more harm than good
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