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May 10, 2007
Miss. Gov.: Tax Changes May Include Cigs
The Forbes, 5/10/7 Gov. Haley Barbour said Wednesday he wants to overhaul the state tax structure in the next few years, and he didn’t rule out a cigarette tax increase if it’s part of a package that helps reduce Mississippians’ overall bottom line. Barbour said he is willing to consider raising some taxes only if…
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May 10, 2007
Candidates finance reports due today
The Clarion-Ledger, 5/10/7 Political junkies will be watching the Secretary of State?s office today as candidates file campaign finance reports. The expensive race will be between GOP Gov. Haley Barbour and his leading Democratic challenger John Arthur Eaves, a Jackson attorney. Both will raise millions easily to win over voters.
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May 10, 2007
What sort of port? ‘Large and successful’
The Sun Herald, 5/10/7 “We want this to be as large and successful a trade port as it can be,” Gov. Haley Barbour told the crowd of about 50 at the Great Southern Club for an overview of the port’s 10-year plan. “That’s why the taxpayers of Mississippi put their money in it long before…
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May 10, 2007
Senate passes FDA bill
The Hill, 5/9/7 After more than a week of delicate negotiations and floor maneuvering, the Senate overwhelmingly approved a bill Wednesday designed to enhance the authority of the Food and Drug Administration. The Senate adopted other language, offered by Sen. Thad Cochran (R-Miss.), requiring the Department of Health and Human Services to affirm the safety…
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May 10, 2007
$209M project could add 700 jobs
The Clarion-Ledger, 5/10/7 The Jackson Redevelopment Authority is scheduled to meet today to discuss details of a proposed $209 million project for downtown that could bring more than 700 jobs when complete. “We think that there’s an opportunity to reach an agreement which could result in a significant economic development project in downtown Jackson in…
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May 10, 2007
HAMPTON – Melton madness
Melton madness I’ve been trying not to write about Mayor Frank Melton lately, but it is just impossible. The thoughts that he might try to behave after he dodged the bullet in court last month were wishful thinking. The City Council Monday refused to confirm his pick for the director of the Parks and Recreation…
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May 10, 2007
TAGGART – On Leslie Southwick
TAGGART – On Leslie Southwick There have been few lawyers ever admitted to the bar who are better suited to sit as judges than is Leslie Southwick, President Bush’s nominee for the United States Fifth Circuit (Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas) Court of Appeals. Judge Southwick, formerly one of the original members of the Mississippi Court…
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May 10, 2007
Eaves puts $1.3M into his campaign
Eaves puts $1.3M into his campaign Clarion Ledger 5/9/7
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May 10, 2007
Lamar Named to MS Supreme Court
GOVERNOR BARBOUR FILLS SUPREME COURT VACANCY (Jackson, Mississippi) – Governor Haley Barbour today announced the appointment of Circuit Court Judge Ann Hannaford Lamar of Senatobia to fill an unexpired term as a Justice on the Mississippi Supreme Court. Lamar, 54, a former district attorney before becoming a Circuit Court judge in Mississippi’s 17th District, will…
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May 10, 2007
DEMS – Barbour flip-flop purely political
Barbour flip-flop purely political Mississippi residents should be wary and skeptical of Republican Gov. Haley Barbour?s sudden change-of-heart in which he now says he would be open to a cigarette tax increase next term. Barbour?s about-face comes after he vetoed bills in 2006 to raise the cigarette tax from 18 cents to $1 a pack…
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Magnolia Tribune
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May 9, 2007
Wednesdays with Charlie Ross 5/9/7
Every week I write about how the campaign is getting busier, but I also want you to know that Sharon and I are truly having fun. As she says, “This is the hardest fun we’ve ever had.” We enjoy traveling throughout the state and meeting so many wonderful people who love Mississippi as much as…
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May 9, 2007
Lott: GOP War Support May Fray By Fall
KETV, 5/9/7 “I do think this fall we have to see some significant changes on the ground, in Baghdad and other surrounding areas,” Lott, R-Miss., told reporters. Republicans agreed to uphold Bush’s veto of a Democratic-sponsored $124.2 billion bill that would have funded the war but called for troops to start coming home this fall.…
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Frank Corder
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September 12, 2025
Mississippi Supreme Court clears way for Crawford execution
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Jeremy Pittari
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September 12, 2025
Mississippi Child Protective Services partners with Sunnybrook Children’s Home to license more foster parents
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Associated Press
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September 12, 2025
A 22-year-old Utah man is in custody in Charlie Kirk shooting
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Frank Corder
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September 12, 2025
HII announces partnership with shipyards in multiple states to meet increased demand by U.S. Navy
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Daniel Tyson
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September 11, 2025
Domtar shuttering Grenada paper mill, impacting more than 150 employees
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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September 11, 2025
US inflation worsened last month as the cost of gas, food and airfares jumped
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Magnolia Tribune
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September 12, 2025
Mississippi’s “Literary Lawn Party” returns this weekend
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Alistair Begg
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September 12, 2025
Who shall dwell on Your holy hill?
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Laura Lee Leathers
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September 11, 2025
Let’s Eat, Mississippi: The Handpie Guy
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Kimberly Ross
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September 11, 2025
Misapplied rage permeates throughout modern society
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Russ Latino
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September 10, 2025
The assassination of Charlie Kirk presents a turning point opportunity
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Sid Salter
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September 10, 2025
‘Walking Tall?’: Sordid allegations against legendary Tennessee sheriff are shocking
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