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January 13, 2009
Ideas abound for spending cigarette tax hike as debate appoaches
The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal Editorial, 1/13/9 Legislators are tripping over each other trying to spend revenue from an anticipated increase in the cigarette tax. With state tax collections declining because of the slumping economy, revenue from a cigarette tax increase might be the only new money legislators have to spend during the 2009 session.…
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January 13, 2009
Congress should pass on raises
The Hattiesburg American Editorial, 1/13/9 Members of Congress always claim to feel our pain, but ask them to sacrifice something themselves, they turn away. In the midst of a dreadful economy, with 11 million Americans out of work, many workers finding their wages frozen, and many American families counting every penny, Congress gets an automatic…
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January 13, 2009
Budget likely focus of ‘State of the State’
The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, 1/13/9 Much of Gov. Haley Barbour’s State of the State speech tonight will focus on the difficult economic situation and budget troubles facing him and the 2009 Legislature. The speech will be carried live on public television and radio, starting at 6 p.m. It is not clear whether Barbour will…
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January 13, 2009
Wilson seeks damages from Scruggs, others
The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, 1/13/9 A civil lawsuit against jailed former Oxford attorney Richard “Dickie” Scruggs and others lists “an officer of the United States Senate” as a conspirator to defraud attorney William Roberts Wilson Jr. of millions in legal fees. The lawsuit doesn’t specify the senator by name, but the only person connected…
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January 13, 2009
POINTOFLAW – Judge tosses Jim Hood Katrina-insurance suit
Judge tosses Hood Katrina-insurance suit A county judge ruled Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood never had standing to file the action (YallPolitics, O’Brien/LegalNewsLine, NMC @ Folo, ruling in PDF form). Separately, large numbers of private civil actions against insurers, including a high-profile batch filed by now-disgraced Dickie Scruggs, have quietly settled in recent months. Point…
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January 13, 2009
Democrats stamping out democracy on Capitol Hill
We know Democratic lawmakers have taken their bully-boy tactics too far when even The Washington Post worries about the lack of civility in the 111th Congress. As the Post notes, during the 110th Congress “Democrats brought more measures to the House floor under closed rules – permitting no amendments – than any of the six…
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January 13, 2009
Lofty expectations for Nick Saban’s next Tide team
Lofty expectations for Nick Saban’s next Tide team Chances are, if you walked into Nick Saban’s office, and he was there, and he wasn’t talking to or planning a visit with a recruit, he would be scribbling on a yellow legal pad, making a list. A hit list. It would look something like this: Tony…
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January 13, 2009
Chaz Ramsey and his future
Chaz Ramsey and his future I’ve received a number of questions about Auburn offensive lineman Chaz Ramsey, what exactly happened to him and what his future with Auburn holds. Click here or read on below to see what Chaz and his family have to say about the situation… AUBURN — The dedication Chaz Ramsey felt…
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January 13, 2009
BARNES – Ten things the president got right
Ten things the president got right Bush prompted nearly unanimous disapproval in January 2007 when he announced he was sending more troops to Iraq and adopting a new counterinsurgency strategy. His opponents initially included the State Department, the Pentagon, most of Congress, the media, the foreign policy establishment, indeed the whole world. This makes his…
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January 13, 2009
CL – Scruggs sued by former partner
Scruggs sued by former partner The suit alleges Lott and DeLaughter aided Dickie Scruggs and the others “in their attempt to thwart and defraud” Wilson. Lott, who has denied doing anything illegal, originally was scheduled to testify as a prosecution witness against Scruggs. Lott recommended someone besides DeLaughter to fill the federal judgeship. Lott spokesman…
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January 13, 2009
NMC at Kos – Trent Lott’s role in the Mississippi Judicial bribery cases
Trent Lott’s role in the Mississippi Judicial bribery cases Court-watchers have been waiting for new indictments against Scruggs and other on this second charge, curious who would be defendants. Now civil plaintiffs whose case was fouled up by Scruggs’s bribery scheme have jumped the gun on the federal prosecutors, filing a complaint that includes the…
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January 13, 2009
Afghanistan duty to follow daughter’s birth
Afghanistan duty to follow daughter’s birth Proud papa Patrick Wooten headed to Camp Shelby outside Hattiesburg today to complete his training. Wooten, an attorney who will be the command judge advocate and adviser to a one-star general, ships out to Afghanistan on Feb. 7 with the rest of the 168th National Guard engineering brigade based…
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Frank Corder
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September 12, 2025
Mississippi Supreme Court clears way for Crawford execution
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Jeremy Pittari
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September 12, 2025
Mississippi Child Protective Services partners with Sunnybrook Children’s Home to license more foster parents
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September 12, 2025
A 22-year-old Utah man is in custody in Charlie Kirk shooting
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Frank Corder
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September 12, 2025
HII announces partnership with shipyards in multiple states to meet increased demand by U.S. Navy
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Daniel Tyson
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September 11, 2025
Domtar shuttering Grenada paper mill, impacting more than 150 employees
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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September 11, 2025
US inflation worsened last month as the cost of gas, food and airfares jumped
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Magnolia Tribune
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September 12, 2025
Mississippi’s “Literary Lawn Party” returns this weekend
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Alistair Begg
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September 12, 2025
Who shall dwell on Your holy hill?
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Laura Lee Leathers
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September 11, 2025
Let’s Eat, Mississippi: The Handpie Guy
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Kimberly Ross
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September 11, 2025
Misapplied rage permeates throughout modern society
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Russ Latino
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September 10, 2025
The assassination of Charlie Kirk presents a turning point opportunity
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Sid Salter
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September 10, 2025
‘Walking Tall?’: Sordid allegations against legendary Tennessee sheriff are shocking
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