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January 5, 2009
Jackson Mayor: I’m willing to pay price if it helps city
The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, 1/5/9 Mayor Frank Melton, facing three felony charges for the sledgehammer destruction of a suspected crack house, says he’s willing to pay the price if his unorthodox crime fighting helps the city. Melton, an outspoken 59-year-old former television executive, is accused of violating the civil rights of a duplex owner…
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January 5, 2009
High court to open new term
The Clarion-Ledger, 1/4/9 The first term of the new year for the Mississippi Supreme Court includes oral arguments in cases held over from 2008. The first court term of 2009 begins Monday with the swearing in of three new justices – David Anthony Chandler, Jim Kitchens and Randy Pierce. All three defeated sitting justices, including…
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January 5, 2009
Medicaid: The ‘Never Ending’ tale of funding
The Clarion-Ledger Editorial, 1/4/9 Forget the movies and books based on the German fantasy novel Die unendliche Geschichte (The Neverending Story) by Michael Ende about a parallel world under siege. When the Mississippi Legislature is in session, the real Never Ending Story is the state’s Medicaid budget and how to pay for it. Medicaid is…
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January 5, 2009
LEGLSLATIVE PREVIEW:Bryant likely to be at center of session
The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, 1/4/9 When the 2009 legislative session begins Tuesday, all eyes will be on first-term Republican Lt. Gov. Phil Bryant. While the lieutenant governor – a powerful post under Mississippi’s Constitution – always attracts a considerable amount of attention, Bryant will get more notice than most. The Rankin County Republican, who…
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January 5, 2009
What was Haley thinking? The Sequel
The Sun Herald Editorial, 1/3/9 Back in July I wrote a snide column (I know regular readers will find that hard to believe) wondering whether Gov. Haley Barbour had lost his political mind, freeing a convicted murderer who had been working as a trusty at the Governor’s Mansion. Well, danged if he didn’t do it…
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January 5, 2009
Legislators learn to rely on the information super-highway
The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, 1/5/9 State Sen. Alan Nunnelee, R-Tupelo, recalls meeting with a group of parents of handicapped children and making a commitment not to vote for a specific piece of legislation. But when that legislation came to the floor, it was amended in a manner that he believed would be acceptable and…
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January 5, 2009
Entertainment districts pushed
The Clarion-Ledger, 1/4/9 A proposal to help transform Mississippi communities into entertainment meccas creating scores of jobs and increasing tourism has the support of lawmakers and local economic development leaders. State Rep. Greg Snowden, R-Meridian, plans to introduce legislation allowing communities to create entertainment districts and provide tax incentives for businesses that open in the…
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January 5, 2009
Old Capitol back in action again
The Sun Herald, 1/4/9 Lawmakers return to Jackson on Tuesday for the 2009 legislative session, but they’ll be dealing with a tight budget some Coast legislators worry might monkey with their plans for Hurricane Katrina recovery projects and tax breaks. They’ll gavel in Tuesday at the Old Capitol, where renovations were recently completed to fix…
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January 5, 2009
Rocky session may be ahead
The Clarion-Ledger, 1/4/9 State lawmakers return to work Tuesday for a 90-day regular legislative session that could produce higher taxes and heated debate over spending priorities. Proposed tax hikes on cigarettes and hospitals to provide new revenue are expected to dominate much of the discussion after Mississippi House and Senate members convene. Tax relief for…
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January 5, 2009
Richardson Pick Proves Hitch For Obama
When he ran for president, Bill Richardson touted more than an adventurous style and impressive resume. He was the guy who embraced flaws as a strength, the one who said the American people “don’t want blow-dried candidates with perfection.” A federal grand jury investigation into what could be a serious flaw, however, has led New…
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January 5, 2009
Tide backups eager for QB competition
Tide backups eager for QB competition McElroy has edge in experience, but he’ll have challengers TUSCALOOSA – Alabama quarterback Greg McElroy has plans. One of them is to “throw every single day” with receiver Mike McCoy between now and spring practice. Another is to study in order to know the assignment of every offensive position…
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January 5, 2009
Mr. Gore: Apology Accepted
You are probably wondering whether President-elect Obama owes the world an apology for his actions regarding global warming. The answer is, not yet. There is one person, however, who does. You have probably guessed his name: Al Gore. Mr. Gore has stated, regarding climate change, that “the science is in.” Well, he is absolutely right…
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May 28, 2026
Magnolia Mornings: May 28, 2026
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Frank Corder
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May 27, 2026
Owens, Lumumba, Banks have until Friday to change their plea in Jackson bribery case
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Eddie Pells, Associated Press
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May 27, 2026
Key Senators Cruz, Cantwell look to break college sports logjam in Congress with a bipartisan bill
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Daniel Tyson
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May 20, 2026
International Paper breaks ground on new $225 million facility in central Mississippi
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Frank Corder
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May 14, 2026
Azuria Water Solutions breaks ground on new manufacturing facility in Batesville
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Frank Corder
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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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Associated Press
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May 28, 2026
SEC formally eliminates ‘cupcake weekend’ beginning in 2027
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Susan Marquez
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May 28, 2026
Things to do in the Magnolia State this June
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Alistair Begg
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May 28, 2026
God is for us
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Brent Sadler
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May 27, 2026
The Navy needs a strategic industrial plan to realize the Golden Fleet
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Sid Salter
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May 27, 2026
For most Americans, gas prices are the top public policy concern rising from Iran conflict
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Roger Wicker
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May 26, 2026
Deterrence is cheaper than war
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