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March 14, 2009
MS Dem Execs attack Sam Hall – ‘We don’t need a Republican speaking for us’
Some wary of new Dem leader’s loyalty “I think Mr. Hall showed he has the political experience by running Mr. (Jim) Kitchens’ successful campaign,” Franks said. Also, Franks said Hall showed his fundraising ability during that campaign. Hall was selected last weekend. His salary hasn’t been determined. Willie Griffin of Greenville, a member of the…
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March 14, 2009
MAJORITY – Recap on the search for the next US Attorneys
Recap on the search for the next US Attorneys …the next U.S. attorney’s from Mississippi will come from the same ideology as Thompson- liberal. For more clarification, look at the agenda of Thompson, the NAACP, or the Legislative Black Caucus. Also, take a look at what Avant told Salter: I think Congressman Thompson is looking…
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March 14, 2009
NMC cuts the cord . . . nmisscommentor.com is the new home for Freeland
Oxford lawyer extraordinaire Tom Freeland has cut the cord from the FOLO blog and has “hung his own shingle”, so to speak. NMissCommentor.com is finally a reality. My sense is that all of his old readers and likely a cadre of new readers will flock to the site. Tom is a tremendously talented writer and…
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March 14, 2009
YP – My apologies on Yallpolitics site problems
Apparently, we have had a bit of a problem related to our advertising syndicate. It involved some malware that got distributed from our ads. I have removed the offending code until we have the issue locked down, and I apologize if anyone had any issues.
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March 13, 2009
Jackson sales-tax law could require a second bill
The Clarion-Ledger, 3/13/9 If Jackson voters agree to raise sales taxes this year, they may be asked to decide in another five years whether the tax hike should continue. State lawmakers are working to tweak an optional sales-tax bill signed into law by Gov. Haley Barbour this week. Senate Bill 3268 lets Jackson seek voter…
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March 13, 2009
Jackson plans $12M for JATRAN upgrade federal money for jatran
The Clarion-Ledger, 3/13/9 The city of Jackson plans to spend almost $12 million in federal and city money this year to upgrade JATRAN, its public bus system. Money has been set aside to buy 18 buses, three vans, security cameras and computer software and to build a long-planned headquarters off U.S. 80. “We want the…
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March 13, 2009
Bridges at risk: Counties could lose state funds
The Clarion-Ledger, 3/13/9 More than a dozen Mississippi counties soon could lose $9.2 million intended for repairs to their aging bridges if they don’t start spending the money faster. Legislation awaiting Gov. Haley Barbour’s signature would allow the Mississippi Department of Transportation to review counties’ use of the Local System Bridge Program funding. If counties…
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March 13, 2009
Sorrell criticizing Entergy’s advertising
Legal Newsline, 3/12/9 Another state attorney general is getting on power provider Entergy Corp.’s case, as Vermont’s William Sorrell said the company’s past claims of “zero emissions” are inaccurate. Sorrell says all participants in the discussion of global warming need to be truthful with their claims, and that Entergy’s advertisements in Vermont are not. Entergy…
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March 13, 2009
Toyota: Blue Springs plant still to make Prius
The Clarion-Ledger, 3/12/9 A Toyota spokeswoman said the company has no plans to switch from producing Prius at its Blue Springs plant. In a Bloomberg News story, Jim Lentz, president of Toyota’s Motor Sales said, “It’s conceivable that something else could go potentially in there.” However, Barbara McDaniel, spokeswoman for Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing…
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March 13, 2009
About $130M in Miss. funds likely unfrozen in Stanford case
The Clarion-Ledger, 3/13/9 A federal judge Thursday approved a request that could release more than $4 billion in previously frozen funds to investors in the troubled companies owned by Texas billionaire R. Allen Stanford. During Thursday’s 10-minute hearing, U.S. District Judge David C. Godbey granted a motion from the court-appointed receiver to release accounts greater…
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March 13, 2009
Miss. officials want troopers to come forward
The Clarion-Ledger, 3/12/9 Mississippi Department of Public Safety Commissioner Steve Simpson says the black troopers who are alleging discrimination won’t meet with agency officials. And, he said the group hasn’t provided any documentation to support their claims. “Right now, it’s just yelling from the rooftops,” said Simpson who met Thursday with a legislative committee that…
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March 13, 2009
Gov. Haley Barbour signed Senate Bill 3268 authorizing vote for 1% sales tax hike in JXN
Governor Haley Barbour signed Senate Bill 3268 on Wednesday evening. His statement on the measure follows: Governor’s Signing Statement for Senate Bill 3268 To the Members of the Mississippi State Senate: I am signing Senate Bill 3268, “AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE GOVERNING AUTHORITIES OF CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES TO IMPOSE A SPECIAL SALES TAX OF NOT…
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Daniel Tyson
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May 1, 2025
Governor Reeves’ “Power Play” seeks to make Mississippi a national leader in energy
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Frank Corder
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May 1, 2025
Voter registration deadline for upcoming Municipal General Election is May 5
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May 1, 2025
Trump names Secretary of State Rubio as acting national security adviser, taps Waltz for UN Ambassador
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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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Susan Marquez
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May 1, 2025
What’s Happening, Mississippi? Things to do in the Magnolia State in May 2025
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C.H. Spurgeon
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May 1, 2025
The mighty one
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Jim Beaugez
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April 30, 2025
New ‘Super Chikan’ documentary takes viewers into the life of a modern Delta bluesman
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Sid Salter
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April 30, 2025
Is a new era in federal natural disaster relief something Mississippi can easily navigate?
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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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