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March 18, 2009
YP – Michael Recio’s attorney asks government to get higher approval before next trial
The Clarion Ledger ran a quick blurb this afternoon saying that Michael Recio’s attorney, Cynthia Stewart, had compelled the Government to follow its own rules on subsequent proseuctions. In her motion, Cynthia Stewart, attorney for former bodyguard Michael Recio, said the policy bars successive prosecutions without approval by top Justice Department officials. There was no…
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March 18, 2009
SALTERBLOG – Cigarette tax: Agreement is near, sources say
Cigarette tax: Agreement is near, sources say There’s also word that the House migh be willing to compromise with Gov. Barbour on the hospital tax to provide some stability for Medicaid moving forward. Sid Salter Blog Clarion Ledger 3/17/9
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March 18, 2009
Gallo Notes: Sam Hall Puts Conservative Democrats on Notice!-Paul Gallo
Gallo Notes: Tuesday, March 17th, St. Paddy’s Day. Rewind Notes-Tuesday’s show was comprised of a legislative roundtable of freshman House members during the 7 a.m. hour. The 8 a.m. hour’s guest was a Hattiesburg City Council Woman in Washington seeking a piece of the bailout pie. Wednesday, Jackson Mayor Frank Melton will be InDaHouse during…
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March 17, 2009
Langston to get more time at home before prison
The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, 3/17/9 Disgraced ex-attorney Joey Langston of Booneville remains important to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Monday, Langston’s attorney, Anthony Farese of Ashland, confirmed that a government request was granted to postpone Langston’s prison report date a second time. Prosecutors say Langston’s cooperation continues in current investigations. Langston, 51, faces 36 months…
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March 17, 2009
Jackson officials lobbying for funds
The Clarion-Ledger, 3/17/9 Jackson city council members traveled to Washington, D.C., on Monday to begin lobbying for almost $17 million from the federal government. The requests are for several 2010 federal appropriations bills. Jackson is asking for help on a range of projects, including roadwork, utility improvements and public safety. Council President Leslie Burl McLemore…
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March 17, 2009
Congressman: Stimulus dollars for rural areas, too
The Clarion-Ledger, 3/17/9 Hundreds of people packed into the community meeting room at the Jackson Medical Mall to learn more about the $787 billion federal stimulus package on Monday. As the federal government begins to dole out funds through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, some state and local officials are still unsure about what…
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March 17, 2009
Battle rages over Jackson mayor jury
The Clarion-Ledger, 3/16/9 Federal prosecutors filed a motion today arguing Mayor Frank Melton should not be allowed to pick a jury from an area with a larger African-American population. “It is well-established that defendants are not entitled to a jury of any particular racial composition, as long as the jury is fairly selected,” the motion…
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March 17, 2009
Whitten’s business consults for state
The Clarion-Ledger, 3/17/9 A lawyer by trade and the state College Board president by appointment, Amy Whitten has found challenging – and lucrative – work keeping Mississippi agencies from seeing their management gutted by retirements. The consulting firm she formed in 1996 has received nearly $3.5 million in consulting contracts from state agencies over the…
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March 17, 2009
State considers paying for obesity surgery
The Sun Herald, 3/16/9 The slimming physique of House Public Health Committee Chairman Steve Holland has inspired other Mississippi lawmakers to do more than just marvel at his weight loss — they want to share the joy. They approved legislation last week to give state employees who are obese the opportunity to undergo the lap-band…
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March 17, 2009
House targets state’s cellular costs
The Clarion-Ledger, 3/17/9 Mississippi House members are aiming to limit the amount spent on state cell phones, but they may face a fight over the issue in the coming weeks. The Senate on Monday deleted language from a series of House appropriations bills passed last week that would have prohibited state agencies, ranging from the…
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March 17, 2009
Back to tobacco
The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal Editorial, 3/16/9 If there was one safe bet at the beginning of the 2009 session of the Mississippi Legislature in January, it was that some kind of cigarette tax increase would be enacted. But events have intervened and the momentum has slowed. It’s time to pick up the tempo again.…
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March 17, 2009
Getting Miss. public records can be costly
The Clarion-Ledger, 3/16/9 The Mississippi Public Records Act says only that public bodies can charge no more than the “actual cost” to search, review or duplicate records. Two state legislators tried this session to clarify what public bodies can charge for records, but both bills died in the Senate. “We have public records law to…
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May 12, 2026
Mississippi Dept. of Health expanding substance use disorder treatment statewide
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Daniel Tyson
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May 12, 2026
Gas prices causing Mississippians to adjust family budgets, scale down summer plans
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Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
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May 12, 2026
U.S. consumer prices jump as Iran war sends energy prices rapidly higher
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May 12, 2026
M&M Bank’s Legear named chair of Atlanta Fed’s Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council
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Frank Corder
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May 11, 2026
Lockers Manufacturing announces $9.7 million expansion in Batesville
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Frank Corder
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April 23, 2026
Mississippi companies invited to participate in 2026 Southeastern U.S.–Canadian Provinces Conference
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Chris Burrows, Associated Press
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May 12, 2026
After a court win and first spring practice as Ole Miss’ No. 1 QB, Chambliss is ready to recharge
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Meredith Biesinger
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May 12, 2026
The Great Catsby Herb Cartel: Herbs, whimsy, and a backyard full of magic
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Alistair Begg
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May 12, 2026
Not so among you
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Trey Dellinger
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May 11, 2026
New Mississippi abortion pill law protects women
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Russ Latino
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May 8, 2026
Something for everyone to hate in the redistricting debate
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Christy Hovanetz
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May 6, 2026
Mississippi is raising the bar, and that’s a really good thing for kids
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