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March 20, 2009
Deadline looms Wed. for a tobacco-tax hike
The Clarion-Ledger, 3/20/9 Negotiations to raise Mississippi’s cigarette tax will continue next week. State lawmakers on Thursday appeared to reach a tentative agreement on how to use revenue from a possible tax hike. But they’re still far apart on how high the current 18-cent tax should be raised. Senate negotiators offered to add six cents…
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March 20, 2009
Melton to argue for place on ballot Wed.
The Clarion-Ledger, 3/20/9 Mayor Frank Melton is scheduled to appear in court Wednesday to fight for a spot on the May 5 Democratic primary ballot. The hearing is set for 1:30 p.m. at Hinds County Circuit Court. Melton filed a lawsuit this week to challenge a ruling by the Jackson Democratic Municipal Executive Committee, which…
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March 20, 2009
Texting ban gaining support
The Clarion-Ledger, 3/20/9 In his 25 years on the job, Mississippi Highway Patrol Trooper Walter Armstrong says he has gone to too many homes in the middle of the night, telling parents their child had died in a collision. In many cases, cell phones contributed to the crash, Armstrong said Thursday during a news conference…
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March 20, 2009
Next higher ed chief will face tough goals
The Clarion-Ledger, 3/20/9 The state College Board is outlining efficiency goals that could ultimately play a key role in the selection of Mississippi’s next higher education commissioner. After about two months of research, Ed Blakeslee is asking his fellow College Board members to get ready to take a sobering look for new ways of increasing…
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March 20, 2009
Ballot integrity
The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal Editorial, 3/20/9 Secret ballot elections are the essence of American democracy, and the practice spins off government into virtually every organization, entity and process, especially those operating under statutory rules like certifying labor union representation. A bill filed for consideration in the 2009 congressional session – the Employee Free Choice…
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March 20, 2009
AG Jim Hood says new laws were needed
AGO says new laws were needed HB 1362, sponsored by Rep. Brandon Jones, will expand the AGO’s administrative subpoena power to include computer crimes. Hood said, “This will allow our office to quickly obtain the physical address of child pornographers and child predators. When we begin using these administrative subpoenas along with the new, cutting…
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March 20, 2009
House-led end around stimulus bypass appears dead
Stimulus bypass appears dead The House passed a resolution last month to bypass Gov. Haley Barbour and accept millions of dollars in unemployment compensation. Barbour said he will reject part of the stimulus money because accepting it would require the state to change its laws to give unemployment benefits to people seeking part-time work. They…
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March 20, 2009
Last shot is why Hansbrough’s here
Last shot is why Hansbrough’s here GREENSBORO When Tyler Hansbrough decided to return for his senior season of basketball at North Carolina, he knew what was coming: the bitter boos from opponents’ fans, the searing scrutiny from the media, more than a few skeptics insisting that his old-school game won’t translate into NBA success. “I…
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March 20, 2009
Five NCAA tournament games on Friday you can’t miss
Five NCAA tournament games on Friday you can’t miss It should be interesting to see how Bob Huggins’ three freshmen from New York – forward Devin Ebanks from Brooklyn, guard Truck Bryant from the Bronx and forward Kevin Jones from Mount Vernon – react to the pressures of the NCAA Tournament. The Mountaineers take on…
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March 20, 2009
Vitriol-filled Bill Minor spews in Treasurer Tate Reeves general direction
When is enough enough? by Alan Lange 3/20/9
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March 20, 2009
MINOR – Reeves, ‘boy’ treasurer, is part of the Republican ‘no’ brigade
Reeves, ‘boy’ treasurer, is part of the Republican ‘no’ brigade Tate Reeves, Mississippi’s “boy” state treasurer, showed at a recent Capitol press luncheon he is a politically ambitious young man and true believer on the Republican hard-right. Reeves recited the same talking points as the GOP’s “no” brigade in Washington trying to sabotage President Barack…
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March 20, 2009
Carolina, Duke and Salvation
Carolina, Duke and Salvation You may not have noticed, or maybe you just don’t remember, but about five years ago we almost lost college basketball. It wouldn’t have gone away. There’s too much history and too much money at stake for that to happen. But it was withering. The best young players weren’t bothering with…
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Jeremy Pittari
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August 22, 2025
IHL Board initiates search for new Jackson State president
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Frank Corder
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August 22, 2025
One dead, suspect in custody in Ingalls Shipbuilding shooting
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Frank Corder
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August 22, 2025
Shooting reported inside Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula
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Lynne Jeter
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August 20, 2025
Mississippi Cyber and Technology Center project marks major milestone
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Lynne Jeter
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August 12, 2025
CoBuilders 2025 Launch Day: Mississippi’s innovation ecosystem takes center stage
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Daniel Tyson
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August 11, 2025
What is Mississippi’s pitch to corporations looking to invest in the Magnolia State?
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Susan Marquez
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August 24, 2025
20 years: Remembering Hurricane Katrina
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Matt Friedeman
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August 24, 2025
When there is something better than empathy
Culture
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Ben Smith
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August 22, 2025
Women’s archery growing in Mississippi
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Kelley Williams
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August 24, 2025
Secret rates and subsidies
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Lesley Davis
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August 22, 2025
Sororities go woke – and taxpayers helped pay for it
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Sid Salter
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August 20, 2025
Natchez’s Greg Iles saved his best writing for his reflective “Natchez Burning” trilogy
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