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April 5, 2011
Mississippi lawmakers approve $38M in bonds for civil rights, history museum
Mississippi lawmakers approve $38M in bonds for civil rights, history museum JACKSON, Miss. – Lawmakers on Monday approved a bill authorizing the multimillion-dollar construction of two new Mississippi museums — one devoted to the civil rights struggle and another focused on the state’s overall history. The legislation, which had the backing of Republican Gov. Haley…
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April 5, 2011
MIM – Wicker Prepping For 2012
Wicker Prepping For 2012 While most political attention in the state is devoted to the end of the legislative session, the redistricting fight, and the elections this fall; it is never too early for political junkies to begin talking about the 2012 Senate race. In a 2008 special election, then-interim Sen. Roger Wicker defeated former…
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April 5, 2011
JJ – Joe Nosef confirms he’s not running for SD25
JJ – Joe Nosef confirms bid for SD25 Meanwhile former Governor Barbour lawyer Joe Nosef wrote on his Facebook page today: “Everyone: I will not be a candidate for Senate District 25. I feel confident that I can do more good politically in other ways. I’ve spent pretty much the last decade in politics/public service…
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April 5, 2011
MIM – Charles Barbour Switches To SD25
Charles Barbour Switches To SD25 Jackson Jambalaya has the scoop on Charles Barbour. Barbour had previously qualified for the Central District Public Service Commissioner seat currently held by Lynn Posey, a recent party switcher. The Republican primary would have been a rematch of the 2007 general election, but Barbour is now running for the open…
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April 5, 2011
Pelahatchie Mayor Knox Ross appointed to Southern High-Speed Rail Commission
Pelahatchie Mayor Knox Ross appointed to Southern High-Speed Rail Commission Pelahatchie Mayor Knox Ross can add another feather to his cap, now that Gov. Haley Barbour has appointed him to serve on the Southern High-Speed Rail Commission. The purpose of the commission is to encourage development of a high-speed rail system, Ross said. “I have…
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April 5, 2011
CL – No reason not to finish redistricting
CL – No reason not to finish redistricting For weeks, Mississippians have been observing all of the political intrigue over redistricing. People can debate one plan over the other or can blame any number of people, parties or special interests. However, there is only one crystal clear conclusion: There is no legitimate reason for the…
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April 5, 2011
CottonMouth – Wild Accusations from Lt. Gov. Phil Bryant
Wild Accusations from Lt. Gov. Phil Bryant This afternoon in a closed door meeting of Republican Senators, Lt. Gov. Phil Bryant told the crowd that 5th Circuit Chief Judge Edith Jones would “take care of” legislative Republicans because Gov. Haley Barbour handled her nomination to the 5th Circuit when he was in the Reagan White…
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April 5, 2011
Suspension ordered for Hinds County Judge Houston Patton
Suspension ordered for Hinds County Judge Houston Patton The Mississippi Supreme Court has suspended Hinds County Court Judge Houston Patton for 30 days without pay for violating the judicial code of ethics. The court on Thursday also ordered a public reprimand and a $1,000 fine. The Mississippi Commission on Judicial Performance filed a complaint last…
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April 5, 2011
CL – Animal cruelty: New bill falls short
Animal cruelty: New bill falls short Mississippi lawmakers have approved a strengthened animal abuse law, but it still falls short of penalties needed to curb and punish acts of extreme cruelty. The bill, awaiting Gov. Haley Barbour’s signature, creates a new charge of aggravated cruelty for anyone who intentionally tortures, burns, starves or disfigures a…
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April 5, 2011
Leland Speed confirmed as Mississippi Development Authority leader
Leland Speed confirmed as Mississippi Development Authority leader The state Senate on Monday confirmed businessman Leland Speed for his second turn as executive director of the Mississippi Development Authority. Speed held the top job at MDA from January 2004 until he stepped down in November 2006. He was succeeded by Gray Swoope. AP 4/4/11
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April 5, 2011
JATRAN losing $5M per year embarks on building new headquarters costing $6.8M
New headquarters for JATRAN likely a done deal Ward 7 Councilwoman Margaret Barrett-Simon said she wished the council could have known then what it knows today about JATRAN’s inverted revenue stream. The system operates at a deficit approaching $5 million annually and growing. “I wonder, knowing what we know now about the finances of our…
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April 5, 2011
Funding set for state, civil rights museums
Funding set for state, civil rights museums On the 43rd anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination, the Mississippi House and Senate approved a measure to borrow $38 million to build civil rights and state history museums in downtown Jackson. “I think it’s ironic, and it’s a testament of how far we’ve come that…
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Jeremy Pittari
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June 12, 2025
More people considering moving to Mississippi
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Daniel Tyson
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June 12, 2025
Mississippi AI Talent Accelerator Program unveiled by Governor Reeves
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Frank Corder
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June 12, 2025
Mississippi is lowering its sales tax on groceries. Will consumers notice?
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Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
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June 6, 2025
Hiring in the US slows, though employers still added a solid 139,000 jobs in May
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Frank Corder
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May 19, 2025
Modine expanding data center cooling equipment manufacturing in Grenada County
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Lynne Jeter
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May 19, 2025
Goldman Sachs honors inaugural Mississippi small business graduating class
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Richelle Putnam
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June 12, 2025
Serving fresh, supporting local: Inside Vicksburg’s Tomato Place
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C.H. Spurgeon
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June 12, 2025
Jesus our counselor
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Ben Smith
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June 11, 2025
Get your kids outside this summer
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Lesley Davis
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June 12, 2025
A victory for sorority sisters: The DOE affirmed what every 18-year-old pledge already knew
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Russ Latino
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June 11, 2025
Gipson in for Governor. What’s the state of play for 2027?
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Josh Riggs
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June 11, 2025
Mississippi’s education success isn’t a miracle
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