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April 17, 2008
LNL – Former business partners bear the sins of Scruggs
Former business partners bear the sins of Scruggs Jones’ attorneys said initially that they would call all the major players to testify in the state court case sanctions hearing, including Scruggs, as witnesses to determine who knew what, when. Scruggs invoked the Fifth Amendment’s protection against self-incrimination more than 19 times, a fact that Jones’…
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April 17, 2008
Yet another domino falls – KLG lawyers get disqualified from RICO case
From Judge Barbour’s courtroom, the roving band of lawyers associated with disgraced felon lawyer Dickie Scruggs have now been disqualified from representation in yet another case . . . State Farm v. Shows. This is the RICO case and one of the last surviving pieces of litigation that the motley crew was still able to…
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April 17, 2008
Trib’s Ganey: Todd Graves in Mississippi Misconduct Mess
Trib’s Ganey: Todd Graves in Mississippi Misconduct Mess Why is the prospect that Todd Graves was at that first trailer meeting so potentially explosive? Because on the date of the meeting, Graves was still in his post as United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri. The meeting took place on March 11, 2006,…
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April 17, 2008
Senator: Special session may be needed
Senator: Special session may be needed House Bill 872 would have kept the Mississippi Department of Employment Security in operation after July 1, the date fiscal 2009 begins. But it died in conference on Monday, according to the Legislature’s Web site. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Dean Kirby, R-Pearl, said lawmakers could not agree on language…
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April 17, 2008
Insurer accuses Missouri lawyers in Katrina case
Insurer accuses Missouri lawyers in Katrina case “I’ve never been around a computer that was on a State Farm database,” Graves said. “The allegation is ridiculous. They don’t have a basis for it.” DeWitt said the law firms’ answer would be filed by Friday, unless the court granted an extension. “The facts that are in…
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April 17, 2008
Insider Baseball in SF v McIntosh – more lawyers DQ’d
Today, Judge Senter ruled on a Motion to Clarify his order last week that essentially disqualified anyone within the blast radius of Dickie Scruggs representing anyone against State Farm on Katrina litigation. The law firm of Taylor-Martino in Mobile, AL made this motion, and Senter summarily rejected it. Though the firm was not involved full…
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April 16, 2008
FEMA numbers jeopardize Jackson aid
The Clarion-Ledger, 4/16/8 Storm damage estimates by the Federal Emergency Management Agency came in much lower than those by the city of Jackson, leaving the city with the possibility of not receiving federal financial assistance. Jackson might not be able to afford private contractor cleanup services if it does not receive federal help, Jackson Public…
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April 16, 2008
McCoy, House Dems face crucial issue that’s not about children
The Clarion-Ledger Editorial, 4/16/8 Despite the fact that on their face the two bills have absolutely nothing in common in terms of the law, the Mississippi House is in renewed turmoil over House Bills 1240 and 520 and the ongoing political enmity between Gov. Haley Barbour and Attorney General Jim Hood. The two pieces of…
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April 16, 2008
Bills head for Barbour’s desk
The Clarion-Ledger, 4/16/8 State lawmakers on Tuesday sent bills to the governor intended to crack down on metal theft and boot superintendents in underperforming school districts. Measures that took smaller steps forward would hike unemployment benefits and allow utility companies to seek rate increases before certain plants are built. With four days left in the…
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April 16, 2008
In-person interviews still sticking point
The Sun Herald, 4/16/8 Mississippi lawmakers on Wednesday said they might not be able to resolve their differences on Medicaid before their session ends this weekend. If they leave the program’s budget unresolved, Republican Gov. Haley Barbour will have to call them back to the Capitol for a special session before the new budget year…
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April 16, 2008
Political theatre, games not solving problems
The Daily Leader Editorial, 4/15/8 Sometimes we wonder at what point do we switch from being Democrats or Republicans and become citizens faced with problems to fix? At what point do we quit trying to land a punch instead of finding a way to find common ground? At what point do we quit trying to…
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April 16, 2008
Capitol police can enforce laws on streets
The Sun Herald, 4/15/8 Mississippi Capitol police officers can now enforce the law on streets, sidewalks and parking lots surrounding state buildings in downtown Jackson. Gov. Haley Barbour signed a bill Monday that clarifies the officers’ powers. It became law immediately. The Capitol police department is part of the state Department of Finance and Administration.…
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Jeremy Pittari
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April 27, 2026
Insurance Commissioner working to provide short-term health policy options to Mississippians
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Frank Corder
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April 27, 2026
Bain running for State Auditor
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Frank Corder
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April 27, 2026
Thompson endorsed by SPLC Action Fund
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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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Frank Corder
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April 22, 2026
Corderill investing $100 million at Meridian data center campus
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Frank Corder
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April 17, 2026
Walmart announces plan to remodel 19 Mississippi stores
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Robert St. John
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April 27, 2026
Between the Arctic and Africa
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Alistair Begg
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April 27, 2026
God rested
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Matt Friedeman
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April 26, 2026
Combatting ‘Ghost Christianity’
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Roger Wicker
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April 24, 2026
Finish the job In Iran, but don’t forget China
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Lesley Davis
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April 23, 2026
He Didn’t Even Hesitate: Mississippi’s Jake Mangum, America’s pastime, and the culture that still unites us
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Kelley Williams
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April 23, 2026
An ounce of prevention
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