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January 2, 2011
Rep. Bob Evans (D) proposes HB 179 to prohibit “party switching” and stem further Dem losses
http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2011/html/HB/0100-0199/HB0179IN.htm House Bill 179 AN ACT TO PROHIBIT AN ELECTED OFFICIAL FROM CHANGING POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION DURING SUCH OFFICIAL’S TERM OF OFFICE; TO PROVIDE THAT A CHANGE OF POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION SHALL BE CONSIDERED A RESIGNATION AND THE OFFICE OF SUCH OFFICIAL SHALL BE VACANT AND FILLED AS PROVIDED BY LAW FOR SUCH OFFICE; TO…
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December 31, 2010
Bill Minor’s predictable, mean spirited and racial inneundo-laden screed targeting Haley Barbour
Barbour has a lot to overcome if running for president Barbara Blackmon, a black state senator, had won the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor. Although candidates for the No. 2 state post run independently in Mississippi, Barbour’s campaign literature pictured her and Musgrove together as though they were running as a ticket and warning that…
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December 31, 2010
CL article on Eaton v. Frisby dismissal
Judge rules against Eaton “It’s a good day for justice in Mississippi,” Alan Perry, an attorney for Frisby, said of Yerger’s decision. Eaton spokesman Don McGrath said Peters became involved in 2007. The suit was filed in July 2004. “We in no way asked Ed Peters to try to influence Judge DeLaughter or any other…
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December 31, 2010
ROM – More Switchers: #15 #16 #17 elected Democrats become Republicans
More Switchers: #15 #16 #17 elected Democrats become Republicans State Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, state Representative Bobby Shows, and Simpson County Superintendent of Education Joe Welch all switched from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party this week. Seventeen elected Democratic officials have switched to the Mississippi Republican Party in the past two years. These switchers…
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December 31, 2010
Kings of Tort book on Dickie Scruggs ranks as #12 best seller in 2010 at Square Books in Oxford
Although released in 2009, Kings of Tort still finished as the #12 volume seller at Square Books in 2010, one of the largest and most influential independent bookstores in the South.
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December 31, 2010
Haley Barbour praised by NAACP for sisters’ release
Haley Barbour praised by NAACP for sisters’ release NAACP President Benjamin Jealous called Barbour a “shining example” at a news conference just a few minutes ago in Mississippi. He urged governors to use their powers to commute prison sentences or grant pardons to correct what he considers to be social injustices. “We need more days…
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December 31, 2010
Judge Swan Yerger dismisses Eaton v. Frisby based on improper contact between Peters and DeLaughter
More fallout from corruption by Alan Lange
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December 31, 2010
Rep. John Mayo adds to chorus of Democrats discouraging Speaker Billy McCoy to run again
Decision 2012 For most of us deciding to run for re election is fairly easy and clear. For one, that process is far more complicated and personal. Speaker Billy McCoy faces that decision now. A long time career in the House marked by major accomplishments and a rise to one of the two most powerful…
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December 30, 2010
Mississippi leaders applaud Haley Barbour’s move to free the Scott Sisters
Scott sisters to be freed Sen. Willie Simmons, D-Cleveland, called it a “courageous move” by the governor as he considers a run for president. “Normally, a candidate would shy away from that,” said Simmons, among a handful of lawmakers who have met with Barbour about releasing the sisters. Clarion Ledger 12/29/10
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December 30, 2010
Governor Haley Barbour orders the release of the Scott Sisters
“Today, I have issued two orders indefinitely suspending the sentences of Jamie and Gladys Scott. In 1994, a Scott County jury convicted the sisters of armed robbery and imposed two life sentences for the crime. Their convictions and their sentences were affirmed by the Mississippi Court of Appeals in 1996. “To date, the sisters have…
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December 27, 2010
Awaking from a Christmas slumber
Post stories you’ve seen that we missed here. This is an open thread for ideas.
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December 24, 2010
Paul Minor’s ‘spirit of Christmas’ furlough denied by Judge Henry Wingate
Paul Minor Christmas Furlough Denied
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April 30, 2026
U.S. Senate bans its own members and staff from betting in prediction markets
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Frank Corder
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April 30, 2026
With Kirby not seeking re-election, Yancey announces run for Senate District 30
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Jeremy Pittari
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April 30, 2026
State Board of Education approves updated internal audit charter
Business
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Frank Corder
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April 23, 2026
Mississippi companies invited to participate in 2026 Southeastern U.S.–Canadian Provinces Conference
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Frank Corder
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April 22, 2026
Corderill investing $100 million at Meridian data center campus
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Frank Corder
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April 17, 2026
Walmart announces plan to remodel 19 Mississippi stores
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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April 30, 2026
Rediscover the original Solly’s Hot Tamales in Vicksburg
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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April 30, 2026
The ultimate reality
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Susan Marquez
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April 29, 2026
“Ellenpalooza” coming to Bay St. Louis
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Russ Latino
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April 29, 2026
U.S. Supreme Court’s voting rights decision carries big implications for Mississippi
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Sid Salter
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April 29, 2026
Reeves’ decision to preemptively call a special session for judicial redistricting is shrewd
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Roger Wicker
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April 24, 2026
Finish the job In Iran, but don’t forget China
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