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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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February 25, 2008
LNL – Fantastic Tort History Lesson Courtesy of LegalNewsline
Legends of Mississippi tort crumble, one-by-one The judge Langston implicated, Bobby DeLaughter of Hinds County, ruled in favor of Scruggs to end a 12 year fight over fees between Scruggs and attorney Bob Wilson. DeLaughter made up his mind in a hurry after Langston and Balducci appeared as counsel for Scruggs. Langston also implicated former…
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February 25, 2008
Democratic caucus draws no attendance
Caucus draws no attendance Harrison County Democrats held a caucus on Saturday, and nobody showed up. The good weather, said party chairman Andrew “FoFo” Gilich, was partly to blame. Sun Herald 2/24/8
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February 24, 2008
FOLO – U.S. v. Scruggs — motions hearing overview and what’s next
U.S. v. Scruggs — motions hearing overview and what’s next The next thing that will happen in the case is tomorrow, when both sides are to file a brief on the motion to suppress, arguing whether the government had to show probable cause as to just Balducci or Patterson to get their respective wiretaps, or…
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February 24, 2008
FOLO – U.S. v. Scruggs Day 2 motions hearing, morning: Other Crime Evidence
U.S. v. Scruggs Day 2 motions hearing, morning: Other Crime Evidence Judge: Since 404b material is fresh on our minds from the hearings yesterday, he would prefer to do that first. He asks counsel if they are ready and prefer to do that. He then recognized Backstrom’s lawyer Frank Trapp, who said, “I just wanted…
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February 24, 2008
3rd Congressional District race: Candidates offer vision
3rd Congressional District race: Candidates offer vision Sid Salter Clarion Ledger 2/24/8
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Frank Corder
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December 23, 2025
Coast Guard returning full operations to its Pascagoula station
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Jeremy Pittari
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December 23, 2025
Mississippi Dept. of Education launches AI pilot program in 15 school districts
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Fatima Hussein, Associated Press
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December 23, 2025
Medicaid paid more than $207 million for dead people. A new law could help fix that
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Frank Corder
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December 19, 2025
Firehawk Aerospace expands U.S. rocket manufacturing by acquiring Mississippi facility
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Frank Corder
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December 18, 2025
Steel industry supplier P.C. Campana moving manufacturing line to Vicksburg
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Frank Corder
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December 15, 2025
Amick Farms announces $74.5 million expansion in Jones County
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Marilyn Tinnin
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December 24, 2025
The Nutcracker: An enduring Christmas tradition
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Alistair Begg
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December 24, 2025
Prophecy fulfilled
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Meredith Biesinger
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December 23, 2025
The Singing Christmas Tree: A Belhaven tradition and a Mississippi legacy
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Sid Salter
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December 24, 2025
Slain director Rob Reiner made a complex but necessary film in Mississippi in the 1990s
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Donna Akers
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December 23, 2025
The joy of learning has been lost. It’s time to bring it back
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Kimberly Ross
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December 22, 2025
Don’t say anything at all: Rob Reiner, Donald Trump, textbook narcissism and double standards
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