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August 20, 2007
Speaker’s race in full gear behind scenes
The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, 8/20/7 While candidates for statewide office continue to campaign for the Nov. 6 election, a race just as important continues quietly but intently behind the scenes. The job at stake is speaker of the House. In recent weeks, both current Speaker Billy McCoy, D-Rienzi, and his only announced challenger, Rep.…
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Magnolia Tribune
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August 20, 2007
Chip Pickering doesn’t rule out future political plans
The Commercial Dispatch, 8/18/7 Even in explaining his decision to not to seek re-election in 2008, Republican U.S. Rep. Chip Pickering said publicly for the first time Friday that he might have his eye on the Governor’s Mansion. “Maybe,” Pickering said, responding to a question about whether he might run for the top job in…
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August 20, 2007
GOP leader’s remark hit as racist
The Clarion-Ledger, 8/18/7 Black lawmakers are upset at what they say was racially tinged remark mmade by state GOP Chairman Jim Herring while attempting to rally Republicans last week in McComb. Herring spoke at a campaign meeting for Gov. Haley Barbour about increasing the number of Republicans in office. He urged voters to reject Democrats…
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Magnolia Tribune
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August 20, 2007
Franks has nothing to gain with Eaves
The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal Editorial, 8/19/7 Mississippi Republicans are running a tight ticket this year, and they’re already busy creating the impression that the Democrats are doing the same. “Conservative Republicans versus liberal Democrats,” is the way Gov. Haley Barbour summarized it. Aside from what exactly the definition of “liberal” might be as applied…
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Magnolia Tribune
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August 20, 2007
Are illegal immigrants an issue for election?
The Clarion-Ledger Editorial, 8/19/7 One of the more disturbing issues being talked about during this election year is illegal immigration. It is not so disturbing that it is being talked about, but how it is being talked about. This a new issue for a Mississippi election. The issues usually go along the lines of education…
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Magnolia Tribune
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August 18, 2007
Pickering not running; others getting ready
Pickering not running; others getting ready In 2002, Pickering defeated Shows in the new district, which makes a diagonal from southwest to east central Mississippi, stretching from the Louisiana border up through the Jackson metro area and on to Noxubee and Oktibbeha counties. Shows said he’s antsy to get back in Congress and might seek…
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Magnolia Tribune
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August 18, 2007
SALTERBLOG – Salter pushes Whit Hughes for MS-3rd
Whit Hughes: With Tuck gone, here’s your likely hoss… After working the phones among the GOP and Dem sources, the name that keeps coming back over and over is former Mississippi State University 1996 “Final Four” basketball player Whit Hughes. Hughes has strong GOP credentials, strong MSU ties, a built-in Rankin County connection and he’s…
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Magnolia Tribune
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August 17, 2007
Pickering doesn’t rule out return to politics
Pickering doesn’t rule out return to politics The district juts north around Maben where Republican Lt. Gov. Amy Tuck was raised, which caused speculation that she would try for the office eventually. She made it clear today she will not seek the seat. “I commend Congressman Pickering for the leadership and dedicated service he has…
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Magnolia Tribune
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August 17, 2007
Pickering Seat Likely to Stay in GOP Column
Pickering Seat Likely to Stay in GOP Column Atop the list are two statewide names: Tate Reeves and Amy Tuck. Reeves is Mississippi’s 32 year old state Treasurer, the first Republican to hold the office since Reconstruction. Elected in 2003, he is a strong fundraiser and has been a high profile state official. While some…
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Magnolia Tribune
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August 17, 2007
Legal fees: If mayor obeys law, all should be OK
The Clarion-Ledger Editorial, 8/17/7 Jacksonians are right to question why the city should hire a private law firm to represent Mayor Frank Melton and it when taxpayers already are paying for a city attorney and an entire city legal department. The City Council on Tuesday hired Phelps Dunbar of Jackson for $185 per hour to…
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Magnolia Tribune
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August 17, 2007
Barbour’s kin being probed by Justice Dept.
The Clarion-Ledger, 8/17/7 A company owned by Rosemary Barbour that has netted lucrative federal contracts is under investigation by the Justice Department for possible mail fraud, recently unsealed court records show. The Jackson, Flowood and Brooklyn offices of Barbour’s business, Alcatec LLC, were searched by FBI agents June 21. The agents seized hundreds of files,…
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Magnolia Tribune
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August 17, 2007
Pickering Seat Likely to Stay in GOP Column
Political Wire, 8/17/7 Republicans are likely to retain the Mississippi Congressional District being left open because of the retirement of Rep. Chip Pickering, but that doesn’t mean that Mississippi 3rd District voters won’t see a competitive campaign. Contrary to initial reports, Pickering will not resign his seat. Instead, he will serve out his term but…
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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
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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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