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January 20, 2008
HAMPTON – Legal system needs a close look
Legal system needs a close look Lawyers gathered last week in Jackson for a meeting of the Federalist Society were concerned. Adam Kilgore, general counsel for the Mississippi Bar, hears complaints about lawyers and is always concerned about public perceptions of the profession. “It is certainly going to have an impact,” he said. “It is…
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January 20, 2008
Convoluted web of maneuverings evolving
Convoluted web of maneuverings evolving Grady Tollison’s employees watched from his law firm balcony as FBI agents descended on Oxford’s courthouse square during the Christmas holidays. They called to Tollison, who in his 35 years of law practice had never witnessed such a sight in this rural Mississippi hamlet. Unbelievably, the agents carted box after…
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January 20, 2008
NYT – The Legal Trail in a Delta Drama
The Legal Trail in a Delta Drama Michael C. Moore, the former attorney general of Mississippi who worked closely with Mr. Scruggs on the tobacco settlement, says he was “astounded” when he learned of Mr. Blake’s payday. “It doesn’t surprise me that Dick would pay him some money, but it’s hard for me to believe…
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January 19, 2008
Merle Flowers on Governor’s Inauguration
Sen. Flowers attends Governor Barbour’s Inauguration January 18, 2008 Mississippi’s 63rd Governor, Haley Barbour, was officially sworn in Tuesday for a second term on the steps of the state Capitol. Senator Merle Flowers (R-Olive Branch) attended the inauguration. “Governor Barbour is a dear friend. We are fortunate to have him as our Governor. Watching Governor…
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January 19, 2008
LNL – Scruggs defense team attacks investigators
Scruggs defense team attacks investigators Keker wrote that he envisions filing motions “made on the grounds that the affidavits submitted in support of the search and wiretap applications were false and misleading in their failure to disclose to the authorizing Court material and significant exculpatory facts, which, if known to the Court, would have vitiated…
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January 19, 2008
Judge removes himself from case amid federal probe
Judge removes himself from case amid federal probe Hinds County Circuit Judge Bobby DeLaughter had presided over a lawsuit that Scruggs and other lawyers filed against several companies on behalf of a man who said he was exposed to toxic fumes from welding equipment. On Jan. 4, however, DeLaughter recused himself from the case “in…
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January 19, 2008
DJ – We tried to influence judge, Langston says
We tried to influence judge, Langston says “Scruggs told Langston to let the Judge know that if he ruled in his favor he would pass his name along for consideration regarding the federal judgeship,” the transcript reads. “Langston then informed Peters, who, in turn, passed the information along to Judge DeLaughter.” Mills asked Langston, “Did…
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January 19, 2008
Barbour takes shots at Dems in address to RNC
Barbour takes shots at Dems in address to RNC “I was worried that it was bad for us that Hillary seemed to be running in the center,” said Barbour of Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y. “And Obama is to the left of that,” he said of Sen. Barack Obama, D-N.Y. “Edwards,” said Barbour “is running to…
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January 19, 2008
The Mess in Mississippi: Is the Spotlight Now on Sid?
The Mess in Mississippi: Is the Spotlight Now on Sid? We’d really love it if the next time we heard the word “Mississippi” was Sunday night, when commentators are certain to point out that both the Giants’ Eli Manning (Ole Miss) and the Packers’ Brett Favre (Southern Miss) have deep Magnolia State ties. But with…
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January 19, 2008
FOLO – Three orders entered in U.S. v. Scruggs
Three orders entered in U.S. v. Scruggs An amended scheduling order with pretrial motions (that would include the motion to suppress and motions related to allegations of prosecutorial misconduct relating to the search warrant, both mentioned in the defense motion to continue) shall be filed by February 11th and February 25th, a deadline for pleas…
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January 19, 2008
WHITECOLLAR – The Next Battle in the Scruggs Case
The Next Battle in the Scruggs Case With the trial not set to start for two months, an interesting question is whether Sidney Backstrom, another defendant from the Scruggs firm along with Zach Scruggs, Dickie’s son, will make a deal with prosecutors. The government will put as much pressure as it can on him to…
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January 19, 2008
NRSC – Musgrove’s Imprisoned Sugar Daddy
Musgrove’s Imprisoned Sugar Daddy Looks like Ronnie Musgrove has to explain more that just his bad economic policies as Governor and his willingness to work against the people of Mississippi when it comes to Katrina recovery. Now he needs to explain why one of his largest campaign contributors is in jail for bribing judges. Ronnie…
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April 30, 2026
U.S. Senate bans its own members and staff from betting in prediction markets
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Frank Corder
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April 30, 2026
With Kirby not seeking re-election, Yancey announces run for Senate District 30
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Jeremy Pittari
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April 30, 2026
State Board of Education approves updated internal audit charter
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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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Susan Marquez
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April 30, 2026
Rediscover the original Solly’s Hot Tamales in Vicksburg
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Alistair Begg
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April 30, 2026
The ultimate reality
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Susan Marquez
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April 29, 2026
“Ellenpalooza” coming to Bay St. Louis
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Russ Latino
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April 29, 2026
U.S. Supreme Court’s voting rights decision carries big implications for Mississippi
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Sid Salter
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April 29, 2026
Reeves’ decision to preemptively call a special session for judicial redistricting is shrewd
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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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