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April 9, 2009
Minor – Historic low lack of fortitude on tax increases
Minor – Historic low lack of fortitude on tax increases They just don’t make many Mississippi legislators anymore with guts enough in time of need to vote for taxes or programs that a sizable portion of voters oppose. In 1932 Mississippi was in a state of financial collapse. There was only $1326 in the state…
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April 9, 2009
Perry – Tax Tea Party Day
Perry – Tax Tea Party Day Mississippians paying taxes on April 15, steamed over trillions of dollars in wasteful spending by the Obama Administration, may be brewing up a political revolution. Eight blocks north of the Medgar Evers Post Office in downtown Jackson – which traditionally stays open to midnight accepting last minute tax mailings…
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April 9, 2009
NESHOBA – Kicking the habit of spending
NESHOBA – Kicking the habit of spending In order to offset higher car tag prices several years ago, the Legislature raised the tax on new car purchases. Legislators, in effect, taxed the rich – or those able to afford new cars – in order to lower car tags prices for all. With new car sales…
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April 8, 2009
JPD interim chief makes staff changes
JPD interim chief makes staff changes After being tapped last week to lead the Jacksons Police Department, interim Chief Tyrone Lewis said he would keep many of former chief Malcolm McMillin’s policies and programs in place. Lewis echoed that pledge again this morning during his brief appearance at the weekly command staff meeting. However, Lewis…
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April 8, 2009
Fidel Castro asks US lawmakers how to improve ties
Fidel Castro asks US lawmakers how to improve ties HAVANA — A “very healthy, very energetic” Fidel Castro asked visiting Congressional Black Caucus members what Cuba could do to help President Barack Obama improve bilateral relations during his first meeting with U.S. officials since falling ill in 2006. Caucus leader Rep. Barbara Lee, a Democrat…
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April 8, 2009
State Auditor Stacey Pickering recovers millions
State Auditor Stacey Pickering recovers millions State Auditor Stacey Pickering has announced the recovery of more than $2.3 million in lost public funds since taking office in January 2008. Prior to 2008, the State Auditor’s Office recovered, on average, $922,000, Pickering said in news release. The cases involve embezzlement, misuse of funds and errors within…
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April 8, 2009
Navy’s budget cuts may benefit Pascagoula’s Northrop
Navy’s budget cuts may benefit Pascagoula’s Northrop WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Robert Gates’ dramatic budget-cutting announcement Monday, including a sharp turn on shipbuilding policy, was met largely with equanimity by Mississippi lawmakers. “The Navy’s decision to reduce the number of Zumwalts is based on affordability and the ship’s vulnerability to emerging threats,” said U.S. Rep.…
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April 8, 2009
Warrs say charges worse than storm’s devastation
Warrs say charges worse than storm’s devastation The U.S. Attorney’s Office says it is prosecuting a routine Katrina fraud case against Brent and Laura Warr, but that’s not how the Warrs see it. “Contrary to the government’s comment, this is not a routine FEMA fraud case to Laura Warr or her children,” says a motion…
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April 8, 2009
Furniture industry ‘shocked’ over Barbour’s veto
Furniture industry ‘shocked’ over Barbour’s veto Furniture industry leaders, along with House Speaker Billy McCoy, said Tuesday they were surprised and disappointed by Gov. Haley Barbour’s veto of a bill that would have provided tax credits for the furniture industry. But the furniture officials said they would continue to fight for the incentives that they…
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April 8, 2009
Will fake ID bill curb underage drinking?
Will fake ID bill curb drinking? Come July, minors caught trying to buy liquor, beer or wine with any kind of fake ID could face up to a $500 fine and 30 days of community service. While it long has been a misdemeanor in Mississippi for people younger than 21 to present fake driver’s licenses…
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April 8, 2009
Pat Dye addresses Auburn on Pat Dye Field
Pat Dye addresses Auburn on Pat Dye Field Former Auburn coach Pat Dye addressed the Tigers on the field that is named in his honor on Tuesday. Auburn practiced in Jordan-Hare Stadium — on Pat Dye Field — after Dye spoke about some Auburn traditions. Running backs coach Curtis Luper was impressed. “He’s been around…
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April 8, 2009
Hood: BB shots in La., .50 caliber in Miss.
Hood: BB shots in La., .50 caliber in Miss. The fight wages on for Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood, who is trying to obtain Entergy Mississippi’s fuel purchasing records. Hood claims Entergy has overcharged rate payers by millions. But his case may have taken a hit with a state supreme court ruling in Louisiana. “It…
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Frank Corder
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April 28, 2025
Bryant appointed to FEMA Review Council by President Trump
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April 28, 2025
White House focuses on border crackdown as it marks 100 days for Trump’s second term
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Jeremy Pittari
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April 28, 2025
Efforts to loosen APRN collaborative agreements fall short during 2025 session
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Frank Corder
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April 23, 2025
Amazon locating inbound cross dock operations in Marshall County, creating 1,000 jobs
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Lynne Jeter
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April 17, 2025
GE Aerospace moving at warp speed in Batesville
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Lynne Jeter
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April 15, 2025
ABB doubling size of operations in Tate County
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Parrish Alford
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April 28, 2025
The trouble with being Shedeur
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Robert St. John
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April 28, 2025
The gift of work, the blessing of people
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C.H. Spurgeon
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April 28, 2025
The forerunner of mercy
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Bill Crawford
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April 27, 2025
Model Utah program considered by legislature unfairly denigrated
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Courtney Taylor
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April 25, 2025
Inside Mississippi’s workforce reset: Reduce waste, cut overhead, create results
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Rachel Canter
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April 23, 2025
A new vision for keeping Mississippi first
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