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March 27, 2009
Race major issue in retrial of Melton
The Clarion-Ledger, 3/26/9 Although barely mentioned in the first trial, race has emerged as a big issue in the upcoming retrial of Mayor Frank Melton. Melton’s attorney, John Reeves, has complained that plans to pull a jury from the Gulf Coast excludes too many potential African-American jurors. And in a filing Wednesday, he accused prosecutors…
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March 27, 2009
Some candidates’ finances spotty, records show
The Clarion-Ledger, 3/26/9 Sen. John Horhn, a Democratic candidate for mayor of Jackson, has been chronically late in paying his property and personal income taxes, records show. But Horhn, one of 17 candidates for mayor, is not the only one with blemishes. Incumbent Mayor Frank Melton, also a Democrat, has had his wages garnished for…
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March 27, 2009
Tobacco tax: Policy up in smoke again
The Clarion-Ledger Editorial, 3/27/9 Looks like tax revenues for Mississippi are down another $300 million this year. Oh, well. Wait, estimates are that revenue may be down another $400 million next year. No problem. That appears to be the attitude of the Mississippi Legislature as it whistles through the graveyard of the 2009 legislative session,…
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March 27, 2009
Property battle could be renewed
The Clarion-Ledger, 3/27/9 A battle over whether to strengthen Mississippians’ property rights could be renewed, even after the state Senate decided Thursday to uphold Gov. Haley Barbour’s veto of the legislation. Senators fell six votes short of overturning the veto. Afterward, state Sen. Joey Fillingane advanced a similar bill that he said could address some…
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March 27, 2009
Miss. seeks new funding for car tag discounts
Forbes, 3/26/9 With a proposed Mississippi cigarette tax up in smoke for now, lawmakers are trying to find an alternative way to restore money to a bankrupt fund that gives drivers a discount on car tags. A bill to increase the state’s 18-cents-a-pack excise tax on cigarettes died when House and Senate negotiators couldn’t agree…
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March 27, 2009
Traffic cameras: Good riddance to ’em
The Clarion-Ledger Editorial, 3/27/9 The city of Jackson is wise just to write off its experiment with traffic cameras as a bad idea, quit collecting fines and move on to more productive traffic enforcement. Gov. Haley Barbour signed the bill banning the use of traffic cameras, a bill that gained much public support from motorists…
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March 27, 2009
Cigarette tax hike appears doomed for ’09
The Clarion-Ledger, 3/26/9 An increase in Mississippi’s cigarette tax appears unlikely this year after state lawmakers failed to agree Wednesday on how much the 18-cent tax should be raised. Proposals to increase it to 60 cents and 80 cents died on a key legislative deadline as House and Senate leaders ended negotiations without a compromise.…
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March 27, 2009
Miss. texting ban up to governor
The Clarion-Ledger, 3/26/9 Whether some teenagers will be banned from texting while driving in Mississippi is up to Gov. Haley Barbour. If caught texting, 15- and 16-year-olds who have learner’s permits or intermediate driver’s licenses could face a misdemeanor charge under a bill headed to Barbour for approval. The charge carries a $500 fine that…
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March 27, 2009
NMC – Judge DeLaughter has hired another new lawyer
Judge DeLaughter has hired another new lawyer While you’re waiting on more about the new motions in U.S. v. DeLaughter, here’s something about a new lawyer who entered an appearance for Judge DeLaughter yesterday, John Cline of the San Francisco office of Jones, Day. NMC 3/26/9
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March 27, 2009
NMC – Judge DeLaughter’s Motion Barrage, Part Two: Mail Fraud Digression
Judge DeLaughter’s Motion Barrage, Part Two: Mail Fraud Digression In this motion, DeLaughter is making a stronger (that is, more forceful) version of his argument that there is no quid pro quo, arguing that he got nothing whatever of value. To achieve that, he makes the argument that a lawyer recieving a call from a…
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March 27, 2009
Judge Bobby DeLaughter’s Defense Motions to Dismiss
High-powered-lawyer-talk by Alan Lange 3/25/9
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March 27, 2009
NMC – Judge DeLaughter’s motion barage, part one
Judge DeLaughter’s motion barage, part one Part of the argument is transparent bull, particularly for anyone who has become considered (or wanted consideration) for the federal bench (e.g. any federal judge who might hear this motion): The only thing (tangible or intangible) that Count One alleges Judge DeLaughter accepted or agreed to accept is “consideration…
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Jeremy Pittari
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September 9, 2025
Mississippi State Health Officer touts importance of vaccine mandates after Florida roll back
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Daniel Tyson
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September 9, 2025
NAACP alleges state withheld millions that could have helped Jackson’s water system
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Magnolia Tribune
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September 9, 2025
Magnolia Mornings: September 9, 2025
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Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
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September 5, 2025
Hiring stalls with US companies reluctant to expand in an uncertain economic landscape
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Lynne Jeter
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September 3, 2025
Hood Industries invests $245 million in Waynesboro expansion
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Lynne Jeter
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August 29, 2025
Tri-state partnership boosts South’s automaker bid
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Associated Press
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September 9, 2025
Mississippi State fined $500,000 by SEC for field storming following against Arizona State
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Meredith Biesinger
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September 9, 2025
Mississippi’s Two Museums: Step inside, feel the story
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Alistair Begg
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September 9, 2025
What are you waiting for?
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Russ Latino
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September 8, 2025
Do we have to ‘distrust the science’ to Make America Healthy Again?
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Russ Latino
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September 7, 2025
The race for U.S. Senate in 2026 may get ugly, but the result is almost certain
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Roger Wicker
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September 5, 2025
Taiwan has resolved to live free
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