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January 25, 2008
Hood’s ‘Confidential Informant’ Letter to US Attorney Defending Scruggs
Here is a copy of the letter where Jim Hood begs the US Attorney in Alabama not to pursue criminal contempt charges per Judge Acker in the Rigsby case. It is an interesting read. This was an exhibit in one of the SF v. Hood filings and there is a motion appended to the end…
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January 25, 2008
YP – Hood & Scruggs Compelled to Testify in SF v. Hood
Hot off the presses, an order filed yesterday in Federal Court orders Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood and Dickie Scruggs to testify in State Farm v. Hood. This is really huge news. As you will remember, Hood was compelled to testify the day after his election and begged the Court to not force him to…
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January 24, 2008
EJ – Justice: Court will ‘get to bottom’ of Scruggs case
Justice: Court will ‘get to bottom’ of Scruggs case Lackey reported the alleged bribe overture to federal authorities and agreed to assist them in the probe. “But I’m confident to know that the judge involved, even if this turns out to be true, did the right thing,” he said. “He did exactly what he was…
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January 24, 2008
WHITECOLLAR – Could Scruggs Lose His Tobacco Settlement Fees?
Could Scruggs Lose His Tobacco Settlement Fees? Thus, while some might question whether the fees Scruggs received from the tobacco litigation were fair, that money is not directly at risk in a forfeiture action because there is no claim that I’m aware of regarding bribery or other violations in the conduct of that litigation. The…
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January 24, 2008
YP – More dot connecting on Jim Hood and Mike Moore
Jim Hood recently has re-initiated hostilities with State Farm. This would seem to be counter to his agreement that he signed in early 2007 saying that he would no longer pursue criminal investigations or subsequent charges against State Farm. By the way, remember that Hood as part of that deal negotiated $5,000,000 in “investigative fees”…
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January 24, 2008
Senate seat still in limbo
The Clarion-Ledger, 1/24/8 All newly elected legislators – except one – were sworn into office earlier this month. A final winner in the Senate District 21 race to represent Attala, Holmes, Madison and Yazoo counties is still to be determined. A special Senate committee is expected to make its recommendation by Friday on whether Canton…
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January 24, 2008
I-220 barrier to be finished by year’s end
The Clarion-Ledger, 1/24/8 Mississippi Department of Transportation officials expect to have a cable barrier installed on I-220 by the end of the year to keep motorists from crossing the median into oncoming traffic. The $1 million federal safety project will use this type of barrier system for the first time in metro Jackson. And though…
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January 24, 2008
Chief Justice: Judges Should Be Appointed
WLBT, 1/23/8 If the chief justice of the Mississippi Supreme Court has his way, appellate court judges will be appointed and not elected to office. Jim Smith wants the change in light of a bribery scandal involving high-profile attorneys and judges. Federal indictments were handed down in November against multimillionaire trial lawyer Dickie Scruggs and…
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January 24, 2008
Barbour agenda threatens university projects
The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, 1/23/8 Major renovation and maintenance projects at the state’s universities and community colleges could be placed on hold under Gov. Haley Barbour’s legislative agenda. In his State of the State speech Monday, the Republican governor said he would oppose any new bond bills during the 2008 session unless they create…
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January 24, 2008
Barbour set to announce rental housing initiatives
The Sun Herald, 1/23/8 It appears there’s a rental housing blitz on the horizon. Staffers in Gov. Haley Barbour’s office told the Sun Herald on Wednesday that about $732 million in federal money is dedicated to affordable housing initiatives, and construction could begin soon on a massive campaign to build some 7,500 small rental units…
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January 24, 2008
Bryant named honorary chair of Republican Lieutenant Governors Association
The Hattiesburg American, 1/24/8 Mississippi Lieutenant Governor Phil Bryant was honored today to be named the new 2008 Honorary Chairman of the Republican Lieutenant Governors Association. The Alexandria, Va.-based organization promotes the election of Republican Lieutenant Governors nationwide. Of the 43 states that have the office of lieutenant governor, Republicans hold 20 seats. Bryant will…
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January 24, 2008
Pickering announces $160K for firefighters
The Meridian Star, 1/24/8 U.S. Rep. Chip Pickering announced Wednesday that four Homeland Security Operations and Safety Grants for first responders are headed to Lauderdale, Jefferson Davis, Smith, and Newton counties. Pickering said: “When these volunteer firefighters respond to a crisis, they put their health and lives on the line in service of their community.…
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Frank Corder
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August 19, 2025
Federal judge says Mississippi’s state Supreme Court districts violate Voting Rights Act
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Jeremy Pittari
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August 19, 2025
Enforcement of anti-DEI law blocked indefinitely by federal judge
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Frank Corder
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August 19, 2025
AVAIO Digital investing $6 billion in Mississippi data center campus
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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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Daniel Tyson
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August 7, 2025
Mississippi is an attractive place for corporate investment. Find out why
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Ashby Foote
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August 19, 2025
Apple in China: A consequential book with global implications
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Meredith Biesinger
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August 19, 2025
Discover Mississippi: The White House Hotel
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Alistair Begg
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August 19, 2025
Work out your salvation
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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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Josh Appel
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August 18, 2025
C.S. Lewis in the Age of Bleakness
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Dr. Kendall Conger
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August 15, 2025
I challenged Duke’s DEI dogma – and paid with my job
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