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April 1, 2009
Now, the Sheriff resigns and Melton retracts “firing”
Sheriff McMillin resigns as Jackson police chief Mayor Frank Melton said he has accepted a letter of resignation from Jackson Police Chief Malcolm McMillin today. Melton initially said he had let McMillin go, but later clarified his statement. He has called a news conference for 2 p.m. at City Hall to announce McMillin’s replacement. “I…
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April 1, 2009
Amid reports of Sheriff McMillan resigning, Frank Melton fires McMillan
Melton: Jackson police chief fired Mayor Frank Melton said he is firing Jackson Police Chief Malcolm McMillin today. Melton has called a news conference for 2 p.m. at City Hall to announce McMillin’s replacement. “I know who I will be appointing,” Melton said. “I am ready to go.” Melton’s announcement comes after days of speculation…
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April 1, 2009
Council Doubts Mayor’s Rosy Budget Talk
Council Doubts Mayor Melton’s Rosy Budget Talk Several Jackson City Council members disagree with Mayor Frank Melton’s recent assessment that the city budget is in wonderful financial shape. Melton said at a February press conference, and repeated in recent Jackson Free Press interviews, that the budget is in “the best fi nancial shape” it’s ever…
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April 1, 2009
Stanford denies wrongdoing, wants money for lawyer
Stanford denies wrongdoing, wants money for lawyer HOUSTON – Texas billionaire R. Allen Stanford, accused by the Securities and Exchange Commission of a massive Ponzi scheme, has denied wrongdoing and asked a federal judge to free up some of his money so he can hire a lawyer. The SEC brought civil charges against Stanford and…
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April 1, 2009
Senator Roger Wicker named as ranking Republican on key subcommittees
U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today announced he has been selected to serve as the ranking Republican on three key Senate subcommittees. The senator said these leadership roles will put him in a strong position to influence debate on economic and security matters important to Mississippi and the entire nation, as well as consumer protection…
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April 1, 2009
Mayor Melton Responds To Controversial Photos
Mayor Melton Responds To Controversial Photos JACKSON, Miss. — Since Monday, the 16 WAPT newsroom has received several phone calls and e-mails about photos of Mayor Frank Melton that appeared on gossip blog www.MediaTakeOut.com. The pictures were taken by professional photographer Daren Gray, of Atlanta. They show Jackson’s mayor posing with three provocatively dressed women…
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April 1, 2009
Miss. congressman Thompson to visit U.S.-Mexico border
Miss. congressman Thompson to visit U.S.-Mexico border JACKSON, Miss. — U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson says he will accompany Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano on a visit to the Southwest border region. Thompson, D-Miss., who is chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, says Wednesday’s visit will include a tour of border patrol operations and a…
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April 1, 2009
Thompson: Aid welcome news for Coast cities
Thompson: Aid welcome news for Coast cities WASHINGTON — A proposal by Homeland Security’s new leader that millions in hurricane disaster loans be forgiven is welcome news for Democratic 2nd District Rep. Bennie Thompson of Mississippi. “This is a great opportunity for the Gulf region to direct their resources to other recovery projects rather than…
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April 1, 2009
Mayor Melton jury pool expanded
Mayor Melton jury pool expanded In a victory for Mayor Frank Melton, the jury for his May 11 federal civil rights trial will be drawn from the entire southern judicial district and not from an overwhelmingly white jury pool on the Gulf Coast as previously planned. In an order issued Tuesday, U.S. District Court Judge…
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April 1, 2009
Sheriff Malcolm McMillin set to make announcement today
McMillin set to make announcement today Jackson Police Chief /Hinds County Sheriff Malcolm McMillin is expected to make an announcement this morning during his command staff meeting at the Police Department. However, McMillin and officials close to him were tight-lipped about the announcement. McMillin was named by Mayor Frank Melton to lead the Police Department…
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April 1, 2009
MBJ – Entergy releases Evangeline contract data to MPUS . . . no comment yet from Hood or Presley
Entergy releases data to MPUS Yesterday, Entergy Mississippi Inc. provided additional information in response to a Mississippi Public Utilities Staff (MPUS) request. This information estimates the effect on Entergy Mississippi’s fuel costs if the electric energy generated using Entergy Louisiana’s long-term Evangeline gas contract was not allocated through the Entergy System Exchange in 2005. The…
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April 1, 2009
Smoking a high price to pay
The Clarion-Ledger, 3/31/9 Rising cigarette prices and a sputtering economy are causing more tobacco users to search for ways to quit. Calls to the Tobacco Quitline usually average about 495 a month in Mississippi. For March, they’re on pace to hit 750. “We have people call who have been cut off from their jobs, run…
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Frank Corder
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April 8, 2026
Governor approves second disaster loan program for cities, counties effected by winter storm
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Jeremy Pittari
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April 8, 2026
Student cell phone use bans fail to find support in Mississippi House, Senate
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Daniel Tyson
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April 8, 2026
Dept. of Public Safety set to consolidate divisions, providing more strategic collaboration and cost savings
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Frank Corder
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March 31, 2026
Channel South, $105 million mixed use development, aims to transform Gulfport’s downtown
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Frank Corder
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March 26, 2026
DG Foods announces $1.19 million expansion
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Frank Corder
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March 25, 2026
AeroShield Alliance locating headquarters in Mississippi
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Will Graves, Associated Press
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April 8, 2026
Pirates sign teenage shortstop Konnor Griffin to a 9-year deal worth at least $140 million
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Richelle Putnam
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April 8, 2026
Where the Light Falls: The landscape of Marshall Bouldin
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Alistair Begg
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April 8, 2026
More than a name
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Russ Latino
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April 8, 2026
The truth about ACA subsidies after the “One Big Beautiful Bill”
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Sid Salter
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April 8, 2026
A new take on an old question about who Mississippians trust with life-altering decisions
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Russ Latino
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April 3, 2026
Lawmakers owe Reeves a ‘thank you’ for stopping Medicaid expansion
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