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July 30, 2007
Partisan combat is a new way of life in state
The Clarion-Ledger, 7/29/7 As Election Day approaches, Tuesday, Aug. 7, we may see one of the last elections using the traditional rules of Mississippi politics. That tradition gives us the freedom to vote for our candidates of choice in either party primary (though you can’t switch primaries from first to second) and then vote for…
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July 30, 2007
Endorsements make a difference in a lot of different ways
The Meridian Star, 7/29/7 When a political candidate is endorsed publicly by an individual or organization it often brings the endorsed candidate valuable media exposure. Beyond that it’s not so clear whether endorsements make much difference in deciding the outcome of an election. Those who endorse candidates are not always considering all of the people…
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Magnolia Tribune
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July 30, 2007
Jackson turns over documents sought by FBI
The Clarion-Ledger, 7/29/7 The FBI for the second time in recent weeks has received subpoenaed documents from the city of Jackson for an investigation that may be related to demolition projects and a lawn-care service Mayor Frank Melton helped establish. Pieter Teeuwissen, special assistant to City Attorney Sarah O’Reilly-Evans, verified more information has been turned…
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Magnolia Tribune
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July 30, 2007
Mississippi’s new secretary of state faces voting overhaul
The Clarion-Ledger, 7/29/7 Mississippi elections soon will be overhauled, giving the next secretary of state unprecedented influence. Seven candidates – three Democrats and four Republicans – are on the ballot in the Aug. 7 primary. Each party winner gets to compete for secretary of state on Nov. 6. The top elections officer will offer recommendations…
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Magnolia Tribune
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July 30, 2007
Neshoba Fairgoers remember beef plant
The Clarion-Ledger Editorial, 7/29/7 The 2007 Neshoba County Fair is now history and the stretch run is on to the Aug. 7 primaries. Biggest surprise of the 2007 edition of the political speaking at Neshoba? The closing speed of Max Phillips in the Republican primary for agriculture commissioner. There’s a lot of reasons to take…
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Magnolia Tribune
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July 27, 2007
GOP’s Specter lobbies for judge
The Clarion-Ledger, 7/27/7 Moderate GOP Sen. Arlen Specter, who has joined dozens of conservative groups in a fight to win confirmation of a Mississippi judge, said Thursday he’s willing to slow work in the Senate if Leslie Southwick is not given a confirmation vote. “If there’s a filibuster on Leslie Southwick, it will be open…
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Magnolia Tribune
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July 27, 2007
State goes fishing in Fortune
The Sun Herald, 7/27/7 “From the earliest days of my administration we have worked hard to nurture partnerships that create new opportunities for our workers and businesses to prosper,” Gov. Haley Barbour wrote in the introduction to the special advertising section selling the merits of the state. “Building a vibrant, diversified economy with higher-paying, higher-skilled…
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Magnolia Tribune
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July 27, 2007
CL Endorsements: Secretary of State: Windsor, Hosemann best
The Clarion-Ledger Editorial, 7/27/7 In the Democratic Primary, contenders are veteran former state legislator and present Realtor and accountant Rob Smith, 56, of Richland; state Department of Education Office of Compulsory School Attendance employee Jabari Toins, 27, of Jackson; and attorney and former special assistant attorney general John Windsor, 29, of Corinth. Windsor is the…
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Magnolia Tribune
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July 27, 2007
TAYLOR’S CRUSADE WINS ONE
The Sun Herald, 7/27/7 The House Financial Services Committee voted Thursday to make a dramatic change in federal disaster insurance by expanding the national flood insurance program to cover wind damage. The 38-29 vote, largely along party lines, in favor of the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007 was spurred by a pledge…
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July 27, 2007
‘Safety valve’ may have many reregistering as independents
The Clarion-Ledger Editorial, 7/27/7 Before anybody hits the panic button, especially worried Mississippi Democrats, the explosive party voter registration ruling by U.S. District Judge Allen W. Pepper contains a safety valve nobody has talked about. True, the ruling orders voter registration by party designation. But voters can also register “unaffiliated,” as independents. The Legislature could…
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Magnolia Tribune
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July 27, 2007
Foes toss verbal barbs at Dale
The Clarion-Ledger, 7/27/7 Mike Chaney, a Republican contender for insurance commissioner, made an unusual request for a politician Thursday. Pick him, he said before the crowd at the Neshoba County Fair, and he’ll make sure it’s the last time Mississippians vote for an insurance commissioner. He would rather the position be by appointment. And Gary…
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July 27, 2007
SALTERBLOG – On the Eaves/Barbour Speeches
SALTERBLOG – On the Eaves/Barbour Speeches Barbour has ignored Eaves since the qualifying deadline and has not answered Eaves’ “moneychangers” diatribes until today. Today, Barbour answered. It was vintage Barbour. Following Eaves on stage, Barbour brought his wife of 35 years, Marsha onto the podium and introduced her to the crowd. “I got my trophy…
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Frank Corder
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December 22, 2025
Carter won’t run for Secretary of State
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Frank Corder
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December 22, 2025
Amtrak touts strong demand for Coast passenger rail service
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Jeremy Pittari
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December 22, 2025
Education freedom expected to play a major role in the 2026 midterm elections
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Frank Corder
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December 19, 2025
Firehawk Aerospace expands U.S. rocket manufacturing by acquiring Mississippi facility
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Frank Corder
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December 18, 2025
Steel industry supplier P.C. Campana moving manufacturing line to Vicksburg
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Frank Corder
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December 15, 2025
Amick Farms announces $74.5 million expansion in Jones County
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Chris Burrows, Associated Press
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December 22, 2025
Ole Miss embraces upcoming rematch with Georgia in a CFP quarterfinal at the Sugar Bowl
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Robert St. John
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December 22, 2025
The meaning of Christmas
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Alistair Begg
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December 22, 2025
The heart that God accepts
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Kimberly Ross
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December 22, 2025
Don’t say anything at all: Rob Reiner, Donald Trump, textbook narcissism and double standards
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Kelley Williams
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December 19, 2025
Cliff Notes for Corps speak
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Sid Salter
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December 17, 2025
PERS pension concerns remain volatile for state lawmakers in 2026 as markets rumble
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