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May 24, 2011

Haley Barbour apologizes for ‘mistreatment’ of Freedom Riders

Barbour apologizes for ‘mistreatment’ of Freedom Riders arrested in Miss. in 1961 “We apologize to you for your mistreatment in 1961, and we appreciate this chance for atonement and reconciliation,” Barbour told the so-called Freedom Riders during a dinner at a Jackson hotel Sunday. The Freedom Riders, college students and other activists who challenged segregation…
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May 24, 2011

Ask and ye shall receive – Rep. Tad Campbell to challenge Sen. Terry Burton

Tad Campbell To Challenge Terry Burton As for this district, Burton has held the seat since 1992. Campbell served just one term in the House, but geography is in play here. Based on 2002 numbers, Lauderdale precincts made up about 32 percent of the district (18,000 residents). All of Newton is in the district, and…