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September 7, 2007
Senator Lott drawing fire again on race from civil rights groups
The Hill, 9/7/7 When Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) broke ranks and voted with Judiciary Committee Republicans in August to back the most contentious judicial nominee of the 110th Congress, she surprised nearly everyone with a stake in the battle. Everyone, perhaps, except Republican Whip Trent Lott of Mississippi. Prior to the vote, Feinstein didn’t inform…
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September 7, 2007
Residents to council: Don’t hike city taxes
The Clarion-Ledger, 9/7/7 Jackson residents packed City Council chambers Thursday evening to protest a proposed tax increase for the 2008 budget. Member of the crowd also urged the council and Mayor Frank Melton to not reduce services for JATRAN and asked them to find other areas to trim expenses. Melton drew applause when he told…
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September 7, 2007
Franks team leaks polling trying to make LG race appear close
In one of the oldest tricks in the book, the Franks campaign has pushed some favorable (paid) polling in the public domain via CottonMouth. This is to give the appearance that the race is much closer than it actually is. It is pretty surprising that this tactic is being deployed this early. Days before the…
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September 7, 2007
Wicker Endorses Thompson
U. S. Rep. Roger Wicker (R-MS) formally endorsed the presidential candidacy of Republican Fred Thompson Thursday. The former Tennessee senator officially entered the 2008 presidential race on September 5th. Rep. Wicker noted that he and Thompson share the same strong conservative philosophy. The Congressman said, “Fred Thompson brings an imposing, presidential presence to this campaign…
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September 6, 2007
John Eaves Release on Unemployment
Haley Barbour came out with a new state-wide TV ad this week claiming Mississippi’s economy has improved under his leadership. The facts, however, tell a different story. “In his latest TV ad, Governor Haley Barbour asks voters to look at his record,” said Sharon Garrison, spokeswoman for Eaves for Governor. “Unfortunately for Barbour, his record…
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September 6, 2007
Pickering: Government should be transparent
Pickering: Government should be transparent Sumrall has said he is the only candidate seeking the office who has an accounting background. “We’re not electing an accountant,” Pickering said. “We’re electing an administrator, a CEO with a $10 million budget over a state agency. “If you want someone to fix a broken arm, you hire a…
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September 6, 2007
Haley Barbour’s new Workforce Ad
Hattip Majority in MS
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September 6, 2007
Feds allot $20M for roads
The Clarion-Ledger, 9/6/7 County roads on the Mississippi Gulf Coast that buckled and cracked under the weight of heavy debris will be repaired with $20 million, U.S. Transportation Secretary Mary Peters announced Wednesday. The six south Mississippi counties slammed by Hurricane Katrina in 2005 will repair selected roads and be reimbursed from the pot. “We…
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September 6, 2007
Council looks at temps in budget saga
The Clarion-Ledger, 9/6/7 City Council members expect to learn today what impact temporary workers have on Jackson’s budget and whether they can divert that money to other areas for fiscal 2008. Council members began the inquiry Wednesday after hearing from Public Works Director Thelman Boyd that his department routinely used temporary laborers. Boyd said he…
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September 6, 2007
Not a ‘rubber stamp,’ Franks says
The Hattiesburg American, 9/6/7 Democratic lieutenant governor nominee Jamie Franks had no qualms Wednesday when it came to criticizing both his Republican opponent, state Auditor Phil Bryant, and Gov. Haley Barbour. “I will not be a rubber stamp,” Franks told the Hattiesburg American Editorial Board. “Over the last four years, the state Senate has basically…
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September 6, 2007
If Democrats don’t find unity, Republicans will rule in Miss.
The Clarion-Ledger Editorial, 9/6/7 If Mississippi Democrats don’t stand up and decide on a unified course for themselves soon, they’ll be playing second fiddle to Republicans for generations. It’s not abnormal for there to be pulls, tugs, tensions and conflicts inside any group, small or large. But what Democrats now face in this state is…
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September 6, 2007
Cochran to endorse Thompson
The Hill, 9/6/7 Sen. Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) is planning to endorse former Sen. Fred Thompson (R-Tenn.) when Thompson announces his entry into the presidential race Thursday. A spokesman for Cochran said the senator will support Thompson, but won’t release a statement expressing his support until after Thompson announces his bid. Thompson is expected to make…
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Frank Corder
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April 24, 2026
Governor sets special session to address State Supreme Court redistricting
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Frank Corder
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April 24, 2026
Mislabeling of seafood still a concern nearly a year after seafood labeling law went into effect
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Jeremy Pittari
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April 24, 2026
Mississippi leading the way in citizenship verification for unclaimed money
Business
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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
Culture
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Matt Friedeman
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April 26, 2026
Combatting ‘Ghost Christianity’
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Alistair Begg
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April 24, 2026
Praying with confidence
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Mark Long, Associated Press
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April 23, 2026
Players to watch, including familiar names and new faces, around the SEC following spring
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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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