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March 20, 2009
MBJ – Governor Haley Barbour promises veto of HB 803 on eminent domain
Barbour promises veto of HB 803 Gov. Haley Barbour said on a conference call Thursday afternoon that he will veto House Bill 803, which eliminates the use of eminent domain for major economic development projects in the state. The bill cleared the House 119-3. The Senate, by a vote of 51-0, passed it unanimously. Speaking…
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March 20, 2009
MACON BEACON – Brown will try again Saturday
MACON BEACON – Brown will try again Saturday Ike Brown isn’t done with his quest to get back on the State Democratic Executive Committee. Brown, a longtime state Executive Committee, was ousted last year but has some support from several committee members as he tries to regain the seat on the committee. The State Committee…
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March 20, 2009
YP – Judge Billy Joe Landrum has heard several election challenges in recent years
Judge Billy Joe Landrum has been tapped by the MSSC to hear the appeal of Frank Melton to get back on the ballot in the Jackson mayor’s race. From the Memory Division of YallPolitics, we find that Landrum has heard several such appeals in recent years. Rebuffed candidates try to get on ballots Circuit Judge…
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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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Frank Corder
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December 12, 2025
Navy Secretary tells shipbuilders to “act like we’re at war.” What it means for Mississippi’s Ingalls shipyard is unclear
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Frank Corder
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December 12, 2025
Damage Control: Thompson says he misspoke when referring to attack on National Guardsmen as an “unfortunate accident”
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Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press
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December 12, 2025
Trump signs executive order to block state AI regulations
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Frank Corder
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December 11, 2025
$100 million metallurgical biocarbon manufacturer locating in Pike County
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Frank Corder
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December 2, 2025
BWC Terminals break ground in Pascagoula
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Frank Corder
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November 21, 2025
Ingalls completes sea trials for USS Ted Stevens
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Meredith Biesinger
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December 12, 2025
Holly Jolly Oxford: A little slice of Stars Hollow in the Magnolia State
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Alistair Begg
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December 12, 2025
The purpose of the cross
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Richelle Putnam
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December 11, 2025
A holiday celebration fit for a King
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Russ Latino
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December 10, 2025
University of Mississippi Chancellor responds to Lauren Stokes’ First Amendment lawsuit, seeks dismissal
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Sid Salter
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December 10, 2025
Guardrails or gravel? Why America and Mississippi must get AI regulation right in 2026
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Merle Flowers
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December 8, 2025
The Parents Over Platforms Act: A targeted, privacy-respecting alternative to ASAA
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