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April 25, 2007
Talks today to address CHIP exodus
The Clarion-Ledger, 4/25/7 More than 65,000 Mississippi children have lost health insurance since stricter Medicaid eligibility requirements began in 2005, according to a research group. Some parents say they cannot take off work for the annual face-to-face meetings to recertify their children for Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program.
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April 25, 2007
Jackson man seeks insurance chief post
The Clarion-Ledger, 4/25/7 Gary Anderson of Jackson, a Democratic candidate for state insurance commissioner, said in launching his campaign Tuesday that too many Mississippi families are having problems getting insurance companies to pay legitimate claims. Since Hurricane Katrina, thousands of Mississippi homeowners have been involved with lengthy court disputes over insurance coverage. Anderson, during a…
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April 25, 2007
Prosecution Rests in Mayor Melton’s Trial
WJTV, 4/25/7 Prosecutors Tuesday dropped one of five felony charges against Jackson Mayor Frank Melton and his two police body guards. Prosecutors told the 11-women-one-man jury that Melton used a “Walking Tall” stick to destroy the home. The defense didn’t dispute that the apartment was damaged, but said there was no “malice,” an element that…
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April 25, 2007
$60M project near stadium OK’d
The Clarion-Ledger, 4/25/7 Senate Bill 2745 gives the Department of Finance and Administration authority over the leases near the stadium. After several revisions this legislative session, the final bill allowed a 40-year lease with a 10-year extension. It would mean a developer could get financing for a mixed-use development such as the one proposed for…
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April 25, 2007
Crossroads may get engine plant
The Commercial Dispatch, 4/24/7 Earlier this year, officials with PACCAR Inc., the Bellevue, Wash.-based parent company of Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks, announced plans to begin construction on a $400 million powertrain manufacturing and assembly facility somewhere in the Southeast. A visit to the northeast portion of the Crossroads megasite, located near the Golden Triangle Regional…
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April 25, 2007
Gulfport lawyer confirmed as federal judge
The Clarion-Ledger, 4/24/7 Gulfport lawyer Halil Suleyman Ozerden won unanimous confirmation from the U.S. Senate today to the bench on the U.S. District Court for South Mississippi, U.S. Sen. Trent Lott announced. Ozerden graduated magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Georgetown University?s School of Foreign Service. He attended the university on a Navy…
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April 25, 2007
Home Builders Association Endorses Phil Bryant as Lt. Governor Candidate
Home Builders Association Endorses Phil Bryant as Lt. Governor Candidate The Home Builders Association of Mississippi formally announced the association?s endorsement of Candidate Phil Bryant in the Lt. Governor race during a news conference Tuesday, April 24 at 2:00 p.m. at the Home Builders Association of Mississippi office, 811 East River Place, Ste. 101, Jackson,…
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April 24, 2007
Barbour signs toll roads, other bills
The Sun Herald, 4/24/7 Haley Barbour has signed into law a bill that would authorize the construction of toll roads in Mississippi. Gov. The bill will allow the state or local government to partner with private entities to build toll roads. After 30 years, the toll must be removed from the road, Miles said in…
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April 24, 2007
Day 2: Opening arguments begin in Melton?s felony trial
The Clarion-Ledger, 4/24/7 Opening arguments begin at 9 a.m. today in the felony trial of Jackson Mayor Frank Melton and his two former bodyguards. After opening statements in the Hinds County Courthouse in downtown Jackson, the prosecution will present its case.
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April 24, 2007
BOBBY HARRISON: Melton fries himself as state candidate
The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal Editorial, 4/24/7 Your humble scribe boldly predicted that Melton had the chance to become Mississippi’s first African-American statewide elected official since the 19th century. Melton, I reasoned, came across as a no-nonsense, tough-talking businessman – much like former Gov. Kirk Fordice – and could garner enough white votes to win…
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April 24, 2007
Anderson to begin campaign for insurance post
The Clarion-Ledger, 4/24/7 Former state treasurer candidate Gary Anderson will kick off his campaign for state insurance commissioner at 3 p.m. today on the south steps of the state Capitol. ?As Mississippi’s next insurance commissioner, I will fight to bring balance and pride back to our insurance commissioner’s office,? Anderson said in a statement. ?I…
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April 24, 2007
Mississippi rides national trend with strong state budget
The Sun Herald, 4/23/7 This is an election year, and the good news for politicians is that Mississippi’s economy is enjoying a hardy pick-me-up as the state recovers from one of the worst natural disasters this country has seen. The general fund portion of the state budget is hitting a record high $5 billion for…
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Jeremy Pittari
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December 19, 2025
Additional funding sought to expand Miss. Dept. of Education’s coaching support program
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Daniel Tyson
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December 19, 2025
Lawmakers consider ways to assist with Mississippi military service members’ mental health struggles
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Jeremy Pittari
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December 19, 2025
Mississippi sees rise in K-12 teacher vacancies
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Frank Corder
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December 19, 2025
Firehawk Aerospace expands U.S. rocket manufacturing by acquiring Mississippi facility
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Frank Corder
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December 18, 2025
Steel industry supplier P.C. Campana moving manufacturing line to Vicksburg
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Frank Corder
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December 15, 2025
Amick Farms announces $74.5 million expansion in Jones County
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Brett Martel, Associated Press
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December 19, 2025
Ole Miss bracing for a better Tulane team in College Football Playoff opener
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Alistair Begg
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December 19, 2025
His hands raised high
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Eric Olson, Associated Press
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December 18, 2025
College Football Playoff picks: Sooners, Aggies, Rebels and Ducks should advance to quarterfinals
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Kelley Williams
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December 19, 2025
Cliff Notes for Corps speak
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Sid Salter
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December 17, 2025
PERS pension concerns remain volatile for state lawmakers in 2026 as markets rumble
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Kimberly Ross
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December 16, 2025
Lessons from Luigi: Quit lionizing cold-blooded murderers
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