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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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Magnolia Tribune
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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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Magnolia Tribune
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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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Magnolia Tribune
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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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Magnolia Tribune
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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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Magnolia Tribune
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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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July 2, 2007
ROSS – July 4, 1776: Independence and Sacrifice
July 4, 1776: Independence and Sacrifice An Op-Ed By: Senator Charlie Ross “. . . with a firm reliance on the protection of divine providence, we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor.” The summer of 1776 was a tense time for the members of the Continental Congress. A…
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July 2, 2007
Voter-ID Could Be in Place by March Primary
WLBT, 6/28/7 Voter identification at the polls could be in place by as early as next March’s primary. That was the opinion of the secretary of state at today’s State Election Commission meeting. So what does that might mean for voters.
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Magnolia Tribune
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July 2, 2007
Rebuilt Board of Health to meet new board members
The Clarion-Ledger, 7/2/7 The new state Board of Health will hit the ground running today with a packed agenda that includes choosing an interim replacement for outgoing State Health Officer Dr. Brian Amy. Dr. Luke Lampton of Magnolia said he expects he and other board members will have to meet again in the next month…
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July 2, 2007
High court left central question to another day
The Clarion-Ledger Editorial, 7/1/7 In my June 20 column, I referred to the state Supreme Court ruling that the annual diversion of $20 million of tobacco settlement funds to the Partnership for a Healthy Mississippi as “unconstitutional and illegal. ” It turns out that the court only said it was “illegal.” The case is, at…
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Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
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November 19, 2025
U.S. trade deficit drops 24% in August as Trump’s tariffs reduce imports
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Daniel Tyson
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November 19, 2025
Madison shuts down popular daycare facility over code violations
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Jack Brook, Associated Press/Report for America
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November 19, 2025
DHS plans to deploy 250 border agents to Louisiana, Mississippi in major immigration sweep, AP sources say
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Daniel Tyson
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November 18, 2025
Toyota investing $125 million in Blue Springs plant
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Daniel Tyson
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October 30, 2025
Mississippi senators hear concerns from farmers as state’s agriculture industry struggles
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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October 29, 2025
Federal Reserve cuts key rate as government shutdown clouds economic outlook
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Richelle Putnam
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November 19, 2025
From desks to doorways: The Tangerine Motel and The Hill & Moor
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Alistair Begg
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November 19, 2025
The man in between
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Associated Press
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November 18, 2025
Lane Kiffin says no ultimatum from Ole Miss on his coaching future
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Sid Salter
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November 19, 2025
Term limits: Why small rural states like Mississippi lose when seniority is forced out
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Jill Ford
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November 18, 2025
Keep opportunity in Mississippi: Put AI to work
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Kelley Williams
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November 17, 2025
More flood for less rain
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