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November 10, 2008
Prosecutor old hand in regard to civil rights violation cases
The Clarion-Ledger, 11/10/8 When Jackson Mayor Frank Melton and his former bodyguard go on trial this week in federal court, they will face a seasoned Washington lawyer with a track record of aggressively prosecuting law enforcement officers accused of abuse. Mark Blumberg is deputy chief of the criminal section of the U.S. Department of Justice’s…
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November 10, 2008
Melton’s lawyer known as politician
The Clarion-Ledger, 11/10/8 After weeks of speculation punctuated by Jackson Mayor Frank Melton’s public complaints of the cost of his legal defense, Melton settled on former state Rep. John Reeves to defend him against charges that could send him to federal prison for decades. Reeves has long practiced law in Jackson, but he is best…
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November 10, 2008
Pivotal rulings expected today in Melton case
The Clarion-Ledger, 11/10/8 U.S. District Court Judge Dan Jordan will make some pivotal rulings today regarding the federal case against Mayor Frank Melton and former police bodyguard Michael Recio, including whether the two should be tried together. Jury selection is scheduled to begin Wednesday, but the parties will convene this morning for Jordan to rule…
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November 10, 2008
Melton going to trial for third time
The Clarion-Ledger, 11/9/8 Mayor Frank Melton will enter a courtroom this week for the third time in two years to face criminal charges arising from his cowboy crime-fighting style. This time, he’ll face the federal government and charges that could land him in prison for up to 25 years. While Melton’s reputation for unorthodox behavior…
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November 10, 2008
Council members watch, wait
The Clarion-Ledger, 11/9/8 Behind closed doors at Jackson City Hall, people are contemplating how a possible felony conviction for Mayor Frank Melton would shake up city government. Melton heads to federal court this week to face three felony charges related to a police-style raid and damage to a Ridgeway Street duplex in 2006. A guilty…
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November 10, 2008
AG set for retrial in ex-tax collector’s case
The Sun Herald, 11/9/8 Attorney General Jim Hood says there will be a second trial against former Washington County tax collector Patricia Lee. The first trial ended Friday when a jury deadlocked on a verdict against Lee, who was arrested in December and charged with willfully making fraudulent statements and representations with the intent to…
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November 10, 2008
Cochran hopes to keep things on an even keel
The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, 11/10/8 Republican Thad Cochran, fresh off another convincing re-election victory to the United States Senate, hopes to play a calming influence during the presidency of Democrat Barack Obama. Cochran, Mississipp’s senior senator, will be more in the minority because of Obama’s victory and gains by the Democrats in the House…
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November 10, 2008
Childers has strong hold on 1st District seat
The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, 11/10/8 If the Republican Party was hoping to reclaim the 1st District House seat in the near future, its chances greatly diminished when Travis Childers won Tuesday’s general election. The Democrat’s 10-point lead over Republican Greg Davis solidified his claim on the seat he had first grabbed from the GOP…
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November 10, 2008
3rd-party mud prompts cry for election reforms
The Clarion-Ledger, 11/9/8 The latest Mississippi Supreme Court races rank among the nastiest in modern state history – this time with third parties slinging the mud. “This is no way to elect a judiciary,” said Matt Steffey, professor at Mississippi College School of Law. He and others say reforms are needed in hopes of cleaning…
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November 10, 2008
One hurdle left: Florida should be Tide’s last test
http://www.tradingmarkets.com/.site/news/Stock%20News/2008677/ TUSCALOOSA, Nov 10, 2008 (The Anniston Star – McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) — DIS | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating — Rolando McClain stood on the field at an empty Tiger Stadium in a suit and tie, and simply shrugged. He still hadn’t grasped all the emotions behind a 27-21 overtime…
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November 10, 2008
Alabama Fans: Know Your Opponent (Mississippi State)
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/79606-alabama-fans-know-your-opponent-mississippi-state Usually in these series, I show the Bama fans some things they may not know about the upcoming opponent, what they can expect the team to do against us and how we match up in key areas. However, this week all you need to know is this is Mississippi State and they’re one of…
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November 10, 2008
Obama to use executive orders to reverse domestic drilling policies
President-elect Obama plans to use his executive powers to make an immediate impact when he takes office, perhaps reversing Bush administration policies on stem cell research and domestic drilling for oil and natural gas. John Podesta, Obama’s transition chief, said Sunday Obama is reviewing President Bush’s executive orders on those issues and others as he…
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Daniel Tyson
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May 5, 2025
Crockett reminds Tougaloo grads “how to use a chair” in commencement address
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Rebecca Santana, Associated Press
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May 5, 2025
Trump administration says it’ll pay immigrants in the US illegally $1,000 to leave the country
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May 5, 2025
Magnolia Mornings: May 5, 2025
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Frank Corder
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April 23, 2025
Amazon locating inbound cross dock operations in Marshall County, creating 1,000 jobs
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Lynne Jeter
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April 17, 2025
GE Aerospace moving at warp speed in Batesville
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Lynne Jeter
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April 15, 2025
ABB doubling size of operations in Tate County
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Parrish Alford
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May 5, 2025
Selmon under pressure to protect Mississippi State’s baseball legacy with next hire
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Robert St. John
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May 5, 2025
A spring of celebrations
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C.H. Spurgeon
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May 5, 2025
The storm of God’s wrath
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Sid Salter
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April 30, 2025
Is a new era in federal natural disaster relief something Mississippi can easily navigate?
Opinion
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Bill Crawford
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April 27, 2025
Model Utah program considered by legislature unfairly denigrated
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Courtney Taylor
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April 25, 2025
Inside Mississippi’s workforce reset: Reduce waste, cut overhead, create results
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