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June 1, 2007

Fraud charges may deter

Fraud charges may deter State Auditor Phil Bryant believes recent charges against 10 people who attempted to steal Hurricane Katrina relief money will deter more theft. After the indictments were publicized in the media, Bryant said Tuesday during a meeting at the Sun Herald, his office received calls from people who wanted their applications for…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
June 1, 2007

Governor hopeful urges Barbour to call special session on tuition issue

The Clarion-Ledger, 5/31/7 Democratic gubernatorial candidate John Arthur Eaves today urged his Republican opponent, Gov. Haley Barbour, to call a special session so legislators can keep tuition from rising at the state?s colleges. Tuition is going up an average of six percent at the eight schools. A Barbour spokesperson said he hasn?t changed his mind…