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May 1, 2007
Voter ID: Ross’s photo op makes issue no less valid…
Voter ID: Ross’s photo op makes issue no less valid… To be sure, State Sen. Charlie Ross’s press conference urging Gov. Haley Barbour to call a special legislative session to address the issue of Voter ID is a political stunt designed to draw attention to his bid for the Republican nomination for lieutenant governor. But…
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May 1, 2007
Statement on Voter ID by Charlie Ross
Statement on Voter ID by Charlie Ross Last week, we had a break through in Jackson. The Governor called a special session focusing on economic development, and we got something big done in just a short time — in less than a full day. When the legislature focuses on only one issue, we get things…
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May 1, 2007
Sen. Charlie Ross calls special session on Voter ID
Sen. Charlie Ross calls special session on Voter ID State Senator Charlie Ross today requested that the Governor call a special legislative session to address the issue of voter identification. Mississippi does not currently require voters to show identification at the polls. “No matter what side of the aisle you’re on, it is important that…
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May 1, 2007
Taxpayers may foot Melton’s bill for trial
The Clarion-Ledger, 5/1/7 Taxpayers might have to pay the legal bills that Jackson Mayor Frank Melton and his police bodyguards incurred during their felony trial for damaging a duplex in northwest Jackson. O’Reilly-Evans said such a review guarantees nothing but follows procedure. “Traditionally, when our police officers are charged with a crime, they have gone…
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May 1, 2007
Panel may issue opinion on Dale?s request to run as an independent
The Clarion-Ledger, 5/1/7 The state Election Commission may tell the court today its position on Insurance Commissioner George Dale?s request to seek re-election as an independent. If he?s allowed to run as an independent, it would be unprecedented.
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May 1, 2007
Bobby Harrison: Communications falter between House and Senate
The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal Editorial, 4/30/7 It was obvious Friday there was no communication going on during the special session called by Gov. Haley Barbour to consider an incentive package to lure a PACCAR power train manufacturing and assembly plant to the Columbus area. Washington-state-based PACCAR builds Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks. Yet, the Senate…
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May 1, 2007
Interior to open 12 new sites for drilling
The Sun Herald, 5/1/7 The federal government is moving to open up millions of acres in the Gulf of Mexico for oil and natural gas drilling. The new leases will be offered for sale through 2012, though specific locations were not provided Monday. Half of the Gulf sites are located in the central Gulf of…
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May 1, 2007
Heavy issues: Council faces deficit, crime plan
The Clarion-Ledger Editorial, 5/1/7 The Council has on its plate to scrutinize Police Chief Shirlene Anderson’s plan to hire 200 more police officers – a demonstrable need since the comprehensive 1999 Linder/Maple Group police study that said 680 was the minimum needed. But, under Melton’s watch, there’s no money because the city has projected a…
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May 1, 2007
State Senator Charlie Ross to Call for a Special Session
State Senator Charlie Ross to Call for a Special Session State Senator Charlie Ross will request the Governor to call a special legislative session on the south steps of the Capitol on Tuesday, May 1st, at 10am. Senator Ross represents District 20, comprised of parts of Rankin and Madison Counties. Charlie Ross Campaign Press Release…
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April 30, 2007
A conversation with Trent Lott on local, state, national issues
The Commercial Dispatch, 4/29/7 After helping to secure a $4.4-million national emergency grant to help retrain former Sara Lee employees in West Point, U.S. Sen. Trent Lott, R-Miss., sat for a phone interview Thursday with The Dispatch to discuss issues ranging from economic development in Northeast Mississippi and across the rest of the state to…
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April 30, 2007
Ala., Miss. criticized for taxes on food
The Clarion-Ledger, 4/30/7 This summer, Alabama and Mississippi are set to become the only states that apply their full state sales tax to groceries without any relief for low-income families, a distinction critics see as a holdover from their Deep South political past. Mississippi lawmakers wrapped up a legislative session in March, with a measure…
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April 30, 2007
A Holy-Roller Democrat
A Holy-Roller Democrat John Arthur Eaves baptized three of his four sons in the Jordan River, an event he highlights in a radio campaign ad. The candidate for governor of Mississippi thinks Roe v. Wade should be overturned, calls for reintroducing school prayer and wants limits on riverboat gambling — all hot-button issues among evangelical…
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October 10, 2025
Mississippi’s Mike Hurst confirmed as general counsel of Republican National Committee
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Samy Magdy, Associated Press
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October 10, 2025
Israeli Cabinet approves Trump’s plan for Gaza ceasefire and release of hostages held by Hamas
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Jeremy Pittari
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October 9, 2025
State Board of Health updated on effects of federal shutdown, importance of vaccinations
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October 7, 2025
Averitt Express announces $9.6 million expansion in Richland
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October 2, 2025
Smurfit Westrock expanding in Saltillo
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Lynne Jeter
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September 25, 2025
Jabil establishing $70 million facility in Marshall County
Culture
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Richelle Putnam
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October 10, 2025
A mural movement and revolution: Inside the Meridian Museum Art Collective
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Alistair Begg
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October 10, 2025
Does God need us?
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Meredith Biesinger
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October 9, 2025
A sweet spot in Hattiesburg: Mulukakao makes chocolate and coffee with heart
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Jonathan Bain
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October 10, 2025
Don’t Mistake Medicaid Work Requirements for a Green Light on Medicaid Expansion
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Casey Anderson
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October 10, 2025
Support for Drax is support for Mississippi’s forests and economy
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Sid Salter
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October 8, 2025
Researchers say religion declines globally, but Mississippi still the ‘most religious state’
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