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May 21, 2008
Newest rep already has clout
Newest rep already has clout Democratic 1st District Rep. Travis Childers became the newest member of the House of Representatives Tuesday to rousing applause from Democrats – and glum looks from Republicans. He cast his first vote minutes after his swearing-in on the House floor. It was in favor of a bill that would make…
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May 21, 2008
Chaney shouldn’t be surprised at bitter response to his sweet talk about Wind Pool
Chaney shouldn’t be surprised at bitter response to his sweet talk about Wind Pool Mike Chaney still seems surprised that his sweet talk about Wind Pool insurance rates was greeted with bitter responses from many of his constituents. Speaking in Gulfport on Tuesday, Chaney cited miscommunication as a possible basis for the hostile reception his…
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May 21, 2008
Jackson city workers rally for higher pay
The Clarion-Ledger, 5/21/8 About 50 Jackson city workers rallied at City Hall on Tuesday as part of what organizers pledged would be an extended campaign for higher wages. We’re willing to fight. We’re willing to demand a pay increase for our workers,” Brenda Scott, president of the Mississippi Alliance of State Employees, told the City…
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May 21, 2008
Miss. high court to hear Katrina insurance issue
The Clarion-Ledger, 5/21/8 The Mississippi Supreme Court will hear arguments on whether an insurance policy can be interpreted in a wind versus water dispute over Hurricane Katrina claims. The lawsuit was filed in Harrison County Circuit Court by Margaret Corban and her husband against their insurer, United Services Automobile Association. The Corbans claim USAA should…
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May 21, 2008
Little left to block tonight’s execution
The Clarion-Ledger, 5/21/8 Inside the execution chamber in Unit 17 of Parchman, there is a bank of three phones. Unless one of those phones rings today, convicted killer Earl Berry will be put to death. The phones tie the Mississippi Department of Corrections to the governor, the state attorney general and the state Supreme Court.…
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May 21, 2008
Special session: Debates reopening
The Clarion-Ledger, 5/21/8 Lawmakers return to the state Capitol today for a special session that will require more work than they expected, generate another round of debate over controversial topics and cost taxpayers thousands of dollars. Gov. Haley Barbour, the only one who can call a special session and dictate the issues, added four items…
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May 21, 2008
8 issues set for session
The Sun Herald, 5/21/8 Gov. Haley Barbour has listed eight issues on the agenda of the special legislative session which begins today. But Coast business leaders who favored sales tax rebates for casinos to build non-gambling-related tourist attractions are still out of luck. The governor has sole authority to call a special session and set…
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May 21, 2008
Childers takes oath, ready to get to work
The Clarion-Ledger, 5/20/8 Seldom has a member of Congress had so little seniority and so much clout. Rep. Travis Childers, D-1st District, became the newest member of the U.S. House of Representatives today to rousing applause from Democrats – and glum looks from Republicans who sat on their hands. “I want to let everyone in…
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May 21, 2008
Insurer conduct exam on hold
Insurer conduct exam on hold Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney said he is delaying release of a market-conduct examination of State Farm to make sure the insurance company fairly treats policyholders whose Katrina claims remain unresolved. Chaney said he is concerned about policyholders previously represented by attorney Dickie Scruggs and associated law firms. A federal judge…
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May 21, 2008
YP – Air Scruggs Flies Again!
Air Scruggs is flying again! This time from Houston to St. Louis on Monday, May 12. You will remember that restrictions were placed on the plane’s use during the Scruggs criminal defense before he pleaded guilty to felony charges in Oxford. What was going on May 12 that would have necessitated that trip?
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May 21, 2008
Tuberville honoring troops, father on Middle East tour
Tuberville honoring troops, father on Middle East tour Editor’s note: Ivan Maisel will accompany Auburn’s Tommy Tuberville, Georgia’s Mark Richt, Miami’s Randy Shannon, Notre Dame’s Charlie Weis and Yale’s Jack Siedlecki on the coaches’ tour of the Middle East. He will update this trip diary regularly starting on Tuesday and will take a deeper look…
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May 21, 2008
Wicker Ad – ‘Friend of the Coast’
‘Friend of the Coast’ “Senator Roger Wicker, Mississippi’s new U.S. Senator and a longtime friend of the Gulf Coast. In Congress Wicker fought for us after Katrina. The Sun Herald wrote, ‘We already owe Roger Wicker a debt of thanks.'” Reference: “We already owe Roger Wicker a debt of thanks.” Sun Herald Editorial, 1/1/2008. “Over…
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Jeremy Pittari
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August 22, 2025
IHL Board initiates search for new Jackson State president
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Frank Corder
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August 22, 2025
One dead, suspect in custody in Ingalls Shipbuilding shooting
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Frank Corder
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August 22, 2025
Shooting reported inside Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula
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Lynne Jeter
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August 20, 2025
Mississippi Cyber and Technology Center project marks major milestone
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Lynne Jeter
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August 12, 2025
CoBuilders 2025 Launch Day: Mississippi’s innovation ecosystem takes center stage
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Daniel Tyson
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August 11, 2025
What is Mississippi’s pitch to corporations looking to invest in the Magnolia State?
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Ben Smith
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August 22, 2025
Women’s archery growing in Mississippi
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Susan Marquez
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August 22, 2025
Thacker Mountain Radio to highlight Mississippi Poet Laureate, songwriters in Ocean Springs
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Alistair Begg
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August 22, 2025
As you have always obeyed
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Lesley Davis
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August 22, 2025
Sororities go woke – and taxpayers helped pay for it
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Sid Salter
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August 20, 2025
Natchez’s Greg Iles saved his best writing for his reflective “Natchez Burning” trilogy
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Philip Wegmann
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August 19, 2025
Trump vows Social Security will thrive for another ‘90 years’
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