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February 26, 2008
Former Hinds DA’s role in lawsuit to be probed
Former Hinds DA’s role in lawsuit to be probed The Eaton Corp. v. Jeffry Frisby lawsuit is one of at least three lawsuits the FBI is now examining involving DeLaughter and Peters as part of its continuing investigation into Mississippi’s judicial bribery scandal. Yerger, senior circuit judge in Hinds County, is now presiding over the…
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February 26, 2008
FOLO – Jones, Funderburg v. Scruggs set for argument on sanctions Tuesday
Jones, Funderburg v. Scruggs set for argument on sanctions Tuesday FOLO 2/25/8
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February 26, 2008
Political season’s not in full stride yet, but NeMiss contributes
Political season’s not in full stride yet, but NeMiss contributes NE MS Daily Journal 2/25/8 Hattip FOLO
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February 26, 2008
FOLO – U.S. v. Scruggs: Government’s supplemental brief on suppression
U.S. v. Scruggs: Government’s supplemental brief on suppression The government has filed its response, and nothing in it is unexpected. They argue that the probable cause showing only has to be as to Balducci and Patterson, respectively, and they say no facts were omitted or misstated. You can read the government’s supplemental brief at the…
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February 25, 2008
Mississippi taxes bring on the Texas two-step
The Sun Herald Editorial, 2/24/8 Remember last year and the year before how raising taxes on cigarettes and cutting them on groceries was just the bees’ knees in the Legislature? It had bipartisan support. It had a bandwagon full of do-gooder groups on board. It had rallies and press conferences. It was, by God, “The…
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February 25, 2008
Bryant comes through on ethics
The Hattiesburg American, 2/25/8 Phil Bryant promised during his 2007 campaign for lieutenant governor to push for strong new ethics laws. Last week, he delivered on that promise when the Mississippi Senate passed sweeping changes that will increase ethical accountability for public officials. The Senate, which passed the bill without a dissenting vote, has obviously…
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February 25, 2008
Judge was aware of bribes in 2006
The Hattiesburg American, 2/25/8 Circuit Judge Bobby DeLaughter has told federal authorities he became aware in 2006 that some people were trying to improperly influence him to rule in favor of lawyer Dickie Scruggs in a Hinds County legal-fees dispute. DeLaughter told authorities he didn’t know whether he was influenced but says he’s followed the…
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February 25, 2008
Truancy: City should focus on its own duties
The Clarion-Ledger Editorial, 2/25/8 Jackson Public Schools officials seem happy to accept any help that the city can provide in fighting truancy, but doesn’t the city have enough issues on its plate? Mayor Frank Melton wants to convert the Safe Neighborhood/Youth Development Division into a truancy office to help JPS. He has appointed Goldia Revies,…
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February 25, 2008
Bill would cut some jail terms
The Clarion-Ledger, 2/25/8 Bills that could allow nonviolent offenders to serve less time in prison, permit sheriffs to use radar to catch speeders and give the public greater access to crime reports are on the calendar for Mississippi lawmakers to consider this week. In the House, legislators also will hear testimony about campaign finance reform…
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February 25, 2008
Veep Pool Swimming With Governors
The Associated Press, 2/24/8 The Republican and Democratic nominees are certain to come from the Senate. Thus, the nation’s governors seem a ready pool of would-be vice presidential candidates who could provide management experience lacking at the top of each ticket. “Seven governors have become president of the United States, and four have become vice…
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February 25, 2008
WSJLAWBLOG – A Different Mess in Mississippi: the AG-Tort Lawyer Cabal
A Different Mess in Mississippi: the AG-Tort Lawyer Cabal “This kind of quid pro quo,” writes the WSJ, “is legal in Mississippi and most other states. However, if this kind of sweetheart arrangement existed between a public official and business interests, you can bet Mr. Hood would be screaming about corruption. . . . A…
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February 25, 2008
WSJ Rip ‘James Hood’ A New One . . .
Lawsuit Inc. We’ve recently examined documents from the AG’s office detailing which law firms he has retained. We then cross-referenced those names with campaign finance records. The results show that some of Mr. Hood’s largest campaign donors are the very firms to which he’s awarded the most lucrative state contracts. The documents show Mr. Hood…
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Jeremy Pittari
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September 5, 2025
Reeves responds to critics over sending Mississippi National Guard to D.C.
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Daniel Tyson
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September 5, 2025
Mississippi PSC takes action against Holly Springs Public Utility
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September 5, 2025
Magnolia Mornings: September 5, 2025
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Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
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September 5, 2025
Hiring stalls with US companies reluctant to expand in an uncertain economic landscape
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Lynne Jeter
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September 3, 2025
Hood Industries invests $245 million in Waynesboro expansion
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Lynne Jeter
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August 29, 2025
Tri-state partnership boosts South’s automaker bid
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Susan Marquez
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September 5, 2025
September in Mississippi brings football, books and chicken wings
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Susan Marquez
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September 5, 2025
Amtrak’s Mardi Gras Service connects Gulf Coast cities
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Alistair Begg
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September 5, 2025
Striving after the wind
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Roger Wicker
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September 5, 2025
Taiwan has resolved to live free
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Sid Salter
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September 3, 2025
Agriculture Secretary Rollins praised MSU’s ag tech, research during campus visit
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Chris Brown
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September 1, 2025
Mississippi shouldn’t subsidize bad decisions, Green New Deal in other states
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