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August 24, 2007
Will Benford finally triumph in tax assessor runoff?
The Clarion-Ledger, 8/24/7 In a little more than 20 years, Dorothy Benford has run unsuccessfully for at least 10 local, state or federal public offices. If the number of votes she garnered during the Aug. 7 primary is any indication, though, the controversial candidate for Hinds County tax assessor could nab an office this time.…
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August 24, 2007
Shows joins the ‘thinking’
The Clarion-Ledger State Gov’t Blog, 8/24/7 In an interview last night, former Democratic Congressman Ronnie Shows said he is seriously thinking of joining the fray for the 3rd District U.S. Representative post. Those “thinking” on the Repub side include Sens. Charlie Ross and Walter Michel. Shows readily admits winning the heavily GOP populated post will…
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August 24, 2007
Bloomberg story on Barbour more than ‘election-year politics’
The Clarion-Ledger Editorial, 8/24/7 As expected, Gov. Haley Barbour shrugged off as “election-year politics” the detailed expose’ by Bloomberg News Service on how his relatives and his campaign have profited off Katrina recovery money. He even conflated Bloomberg with the “liberal New York media,” ignoring that Bloomberg has long been respected as a leading business…
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August 24, 2007
Pick up the education pace, the state’s economist urges
The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, 8/23/7 The state makes dramatic improvements in education to offest the loss of low-skilled, low-wage jobs to foreign countries, the state economist said Wednesday. Those changes, said Phil Pepper, won’t be easy politically.
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Magnolia Tribune
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August 23, 2007
Hinds GOP leader helping Dem senator with recount
The Clarion-Ledger, 8/23/7 A prominent Republican has been on the Gulf Coast helping Democratic state Sen. Scottie Cuevas prepare for a possible challenge of a primary in which Cuevas’ opponent was declared the winner by 36 votes. The actions by Hinds County GOP chairman Pete Perry demonstrate the importance to Gov. Haley Barbour of holding…
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August 23, 2007
City councilman pushing Farish Street moratorium
The Clarion-Ledger, 8/23/7 Putting a moratorium on demolitions in the Farish Street Historic District would give city officials and Farish Street landowners time to sort out a plan for revitalizing the community, a Jackson City Council member said. Councilman Leslie McLemore suggested the moratorium be six months. The council might consider it next week.
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August 23, 2007
Mississippi: 3rd District Race Already Shaping Up
Southern Political Report, 8/22/7 Less than a week after sixth-term US Rep. Chip Pickering (R) announced that he will not seek re-election in 2008, the field of candidates and potential candidates is growing in Mississippi’s 3rd District (Meridian, etc.). The district has a strong Republican tilt — Bush carried it by 65% in 2004 and…
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August 23, 2007
Budget: No ‘secrets’ to Jackson’s predicament
The Clarion-Ledger Editorial, 8/23/7 The Jackson City Council is expected to resume budget discussions today and, perhaps, will be apprised by Mayor Frank Melton as to how “secret” deficits by his predecessor are to blame for his failure to address a $3.9 million shortfall. At a Monday meeting, Melton told the Council that his internal…
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August 23, 2007
Barbour can’t ‘out-conservative’ Democratic nominee Eaves
The Clarion-Ledger Editorial, 8/23/7 Any Mississippi Democrats who are pro-choice, for strict separation of church and state, believe in at least some form of gun control and that being gay shouldn’t preclude a full-fledged marriage to a same-gender partner are without a horse in this fall’s gubernatorial race. Jackson attorney John Eaves handily won his…
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August 23, 2007
Dem candidates in Hinds make final plea to voters
The Clarion-Ledger, 8/23/7 It’s their final appeal, said Elzena Johnson, referring to Hinds County Democratic runoff candidates sitting before her Wednesday night. “I wouldn’t want to miss that. I really want to know about who they are, and that’s why I came,” said the 92-year-old Terry alderwoman, who’s avidly interested in politics. A nearly packed…
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Magnolia Tribune
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August 23, 2007
Musgrove, ex-governor of Mississippi, remarries
WMCTV, 8/22/7 The Associated Press confirmed today (Wednesday) that former Mississippi Governor Ronnie Musgrove has remarried. Musgrove married the former Melody Bounds on August 4 in a small ceremony attended by their children. The couple had been dating about two years.
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August 23, 2007
Franks goes shopping
The Clarion-Ledger State Gov’t Blog, 8/22/7 Democrat lite guv candidate Jamie Franks went grocery shopping in Tupelo today. He was illustrating the savings a 3.5 percent (rather than a 7 percent) grocery tax can bring. In the press release below, he included a potential breakfast menu for middle schoolers with the savings. I say this…
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Jeremy Pittari
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April 27, 2026
Insurance Commissioner working to provide short-term health policy options to Mississippians
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Frank Corder
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April 27, 2026
Bain running for State Auditor
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Frank Corder
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April 27, 2026
Thompson endorsed by SPLC Action Fund
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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
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Robert St. John
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April 27, 2026
Between the Arctic and Africa
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Alistair Begg
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April 27, 2026
God rested
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Matt Friedeman
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April 26, 2026
Combatting ‘Ghost Christianity’
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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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