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March 30, 2012
And Now for the Rest of the Session
State budget, redistricting on tap in the Legislature by Frank Corder
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March 28, 2012
YP – Famous quotes by Mike Moore in the Dickie/Zach Scruggs cases – It seems he’ll say ANYTHING
1. On 3/18/8, Moore unequivocably announced his client’s innocence. “Zach is innocent of the charges pressed against him, and we look forward to his exoneration.” Three days later, Zach Scruggs pleaded guilty. 2. Then on 4/16/8, in a hearing, after running red-faced out of a courtroom to defend his buddy Jim Hood’s honor Moore was…
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March 28, 2012
POINTOFLAW – Dickie Scruggs tries to wiggle out of guilty plea
Scruggs tries to wiggle out of guilty plea But under our legal system, there’s no penalty for, and thus no downside to, wasting a court’s time with a motion with a 0.1% chance of success. Point of Law 3/28/12
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March 28, 2012
NMC – The Tim Balducci testimony in the Dickie Scruggs hearing
Scruggs II trial: Balducci testimony In the deposition, Balducci said DeLaughter was concerned that he had been passed over. Notes that the openings were filled on April 24th and June; the cross examiner suggests that the call from Lott could not have occurred after DeLaughter was passed over because it happened in March. Balducci states…
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March 28, 2012
Mayor Greg Davis surrenders to authorities, charged with passing school bus
Embattled mayor surrenders to authorities, charged with passing school bus Southaven Mayor Greg Davis has surrendered to authorities after he was charged with passing a school bus in a private vehicle that displayed blue police-type lights. The Commercial Appeal reports the misdemeanor charge, stemming from an incident last week. MBJ 3/28/12
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March 28, 2012
ZNN quotes Mike Moore – “I think we nailed them today”
Scruggs’ appeal hearing concludes after second day “I think we nailed them today,” Moore said after the two-day hearing in Oxford, which sought to convince Senior Judge Glen Davidson that 65-year-old Scruggs is innocent of a charge he pleaded guilty to – as prosecutors state – of “dangling” the hope of a judgeship in front…
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March 28, 2012
Like father, like son – Dickie Scruggs chickens out at the moment of truth
Screw your courage to the sticking place, man By Alan Lange Special to Y’allPolitics
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March 28, 2012
YP BREAKING – Dickie Scruggs hearing over – Dickie DOES NOT take the stand
More shortly.
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March 28, 2012
Rift among MS House Dems? Ed Blackmon argues against David Baria’s stance on pardons
Baria proposes changes to governor’s pardons Baria said his legislation would require the local district attorney and sheriff where a crime happened be notified when a convict requests a gubernatorial pardon. The DA and sheriff would be required to notify the victims and their families and hold a public hearing, and send a transcript of…
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March 27, 2012
NMC – Ed Peters will not testify in Scruggsapolooza II
Scruggs II afternoon update The big news from the courtroom today is that Ed Peters won’t testify. The lawyers for both the Government and Scruggs says that Cynthia Stewart, Peters’s lawyer, stated that he is so deaf he could not hear the questions, and so they are using his FBI interview statements and his grand…
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March 26, 2012
OXFORD EAGLE – Opening statements begin in Dickie Scruggs hearing
Opening statements begin in Scruggs hearing Prosecutors say Scruggs used his relationship with retired Sen. Trent Lott to influence then-Circuit Court Judge Bobby DeLaughter for favorable rulings in a lawsuit against him. Prosecutor Bob Norman stated “DeLaughter had two weaknesses, one being his relationship with his mentor and friend, Ed Peters and the other his…
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March 26, 2012
ZNN – Former US Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott testifies for his brother in law Dickie Scruggs
Scruggs update: Lott insists DeLaughter should have known he would not be judge candidate (sic) MIKE MOORE – Calls former Sen. Trent Lott. (Lott sworn in) State your name… Background) Lott tells about time in Cognress. Past 4 years with Breaux.(From Aug 2003 – 2006 senators/) Yes. (KNow Dick SCruggs/) From same homd town, married…
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Jeremy Pittari
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August 13, 2025
Mississippi launches first-of-its-kind youth mental health initiative
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Daniel Tyson
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August 13, 2025
Morgan Freeman promotes reading at Mississippi Early Learning Alliance event
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Jeremy Pittari
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August 13, 2025
Mississippi Dept. of Education expects federal K-12 funding to continue
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Lynne Jeter
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August 12, 2025
CoBuilders 2025 Launch Day: Mississippi’s innovation ecosystem takes center stage
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Daniel Tyson
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August 11, 2025
What is Mississippi’s pitch to corporations looking to invest in the Magnolia State?
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Daniel Tyson
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August 7, 2025
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Susan Marquez
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August 13, 2025
Loy Bowlin: McComb’s Original Rhinestone Cowboy
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Alistair Begg
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August 13, 2025
Serving the Sovereign
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Meredith Biesinger
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August 12, 2025
Cypress Point Resort: A unique Southern escape in Brandon
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Kimberly Ross
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August 13, 2025
Americans aren’t having enough babies
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Sid Salter
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August 13, 2025
Term limits: Still a tired gimmick, still disempowers voters, still weakens Mississippi
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Lesley Davis
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August 12, 2025
From Bud Light to American Eagle: What two ads say about the much-needed cultural shift in America
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