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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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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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August 22, 2007
Dem official: GOP should not have stolen poll staff
The Clarion-Ledger, 8/22/7 Some Democratic clerks who helped staff Republican polls for the Aug. 7 primary may get a bigger check for doing a manager’s job, but a Democratic official says recruiting interrupted his elections and left his staff confused. When dozens of precincts were left without Republican workers, Hinds County Republican Executive Committee Chairman…
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August 22, 2007
Dozens flood the Capitol: Hurricane victims protest, want aid to come more quickly
The Clarion-Ledger, 8/22/7 Mississippi’s Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts are receiving increased scrutiny from advocacy groups calling for major changes and more transparency as billions of dollars in federal aid are distributed. More than 100 Katrina victims and supporters marched on the state Capitol on Tuesday, demanding Gov. Haley Barbour’s grant program move more quickly and…
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August 22, 2007
Lamar ceremony brings Governors, Judges
The Democrat, 8/21/7 Sweltering temperatures could not keep state and local officials, as well as friends and family, from filling two Tate County courtrooms last week for Justice Ann Lamar’s investiture ceremony. Current Governor Haley Barbour, former Governor Ronnie Musgrove, and many attorneys and judges joined well-wishers from across the region to see Justice Lamar…
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August 22, 2007
Hood: “We’re Trying to Send a Message”
WTOK, 8/21/7 An outbreak of home repair fraud in the wake of Hurricane Katrina is apparently still going on in Mississippi. That word came Tuesday from Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood, who spoke to the Newton Rotary Club. He said his office and U.S. marshals are trying to send a message to scammers by the…
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Frank Corder
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August 28, 2026
Arrest made in sextortion case that led to death of Starkville teen Walker Montgomery
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Jeremy Pittari
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August 28, 2026
Mississippi sees decline in overdose deaths, pushes for continued focus on reducing addiction
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Frank Corder
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August 28, 2026
Ocean Aero creating 45 jobs with $4 million expansion in Gulfport
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Frank Corder
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August 27, 2026
Raytheon announces completion of $50 million expansion in Forest
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Cass Rutledge
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August 20, 2026
Solero Technologies announces $14 million expansion in Water Valley
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Frank Corder
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August 18, 2026
New Director coming to Port Pascagoula
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Frank Corder
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August 28, 2026
Preseason Conerly Trophy watch list announced by Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame & Museum
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Susan Marquez
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August 28, 2026
Visit a Mississippi farmer’s market before summer ends
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Alistair Begg
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August 28, 2026
Terms and conditions
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Roger Wicker
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August 28, 2026
Reports of Mississippi momentum are true
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Sid Salter
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August 26, 2026
Supreme Court to rule on 2020 Census results that negatively impacted Mississippians
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Roger Wicker
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August 21, 2026
Amtrak’s Mardi Gras line boosts jobs, tourism
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