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June 13, 2007
Mississippi ranks in bottom 10 of graduation rates
The Sun Herald, 6/12/7 Mississippi ranks in the bottom 10 states when it comes to the number of students who graduate from high school, but state and local education officials are starting some aggressive programs to try and change that ranking. Today, Education Week released graduation rates for the 50 states and the District of…
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June 13, 2007
Cory Wilson on Crime (H-66th)
WILSON OFFERS PROACTIVE LEADERSHIP TO FIGHT CRIME Proposes Capital Security and Economic Development District to Tackle Crime. Last week, the FBI reported that violent crime in Jackson rose 42% in 2006—faster than in any other place in the nation. Over the weekend, one of our city council representatives was robbed in broad daylight on her…
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June 13, 2007
Ross Reveals Education Agenda
STATE SENATOR CHARLIE ROSS REVEALS EDUCATION AGENDA State Senator Charlie Ross, the conservative candidate for lieutenant governor, today released the third chapter of the Ross Action Agenda dealing with education. The agenda outlines Senator Ross’ plan to ensure Mississippi’s education system prepares our students for the workforce of the 21st Century. “We have a responsibility…
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June 13, 2007
Hopkins Statement on Hood State Farm Suit
Hopkins Statement on Hood State Farm Suit Former Special Assistant Attorney General and retired Major General Al Hopkins released the following statement in response to yesterday’s announcement by Attorney General Jim Hood that he has filed a new, second lawsuit against State Farm Fire and Casualty Co. in Hinds County Circuit Court. Hood’s most recent…
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June 12, 2007
Governor Barbour Seeks Additional Funds for Community Revitalization Grants
Governor Barbour Seeks Additional Funds for Community Revitalization Grants Mississippi is seeking federal approval to pump an additional $150 million into a grant program designed to help local governments rebuild towns ravaged by Hurricane Katrina. Governor Haley Barbour said the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has been asked to approve the state’s request…
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June 12, 2007
Hood files State Farm lawsuit
The Clarion-Ledger, 6/12/7 State Farm policyholders will receive more money if the company is ordered to use guidelines approved by a federal judge to settle tens of thousands of Hurricane Katrina claims, Attorney General Jim Hood said Monday. State Farm officials agreed in January to create a process to re-evaluate claims and submit the process…
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June 12, 2007
Dale opponent vows to spurn insurance donors
The Clarion-Ledger, 6/12/7 Insurance Commissioner George Dale’s Democratic opponent, Gary Anderson, on Monday blasted the incumbent’s acceptance of money from the insurance industry and promised not to do the same. “It’s unethical to take money from the people you regulate,” Anderson said at a news conference at the state Capitol. “You can’t protect the pocketbook…
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June 12, 2007
Jackson’s strategy: Crime ‘bigger than one man’
The Clarion-Ledger, 6/12/7 Jackson Mayor Frank Melton said Monday he saw cops all over the city over the weekend, evidence that his crime plan is working. Skepticism over the mayor’s plans runs rampant, according to interviews Monday. There still are no specifics on how the city will secure more jail space, and details on how…
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June 12, 2007
Dale criticized for taking insurance industry donations
The Clarion-Ledger, 6/11/7 Insurance Commissioner George Dale’s Democratic opponent, Gary Anderson, today blasted the incumbent’s acceptance of money from the insurance industry and promised not to do the same. Dale, Mississippi’s Insurance Commissioner since the mid-1970’s, often takes campaign contributions from insurance agents and others associated with the industry. He has said a small amount…
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June 12, 2007
AG seeks clarification of voter ID ruling
The Clarion-Ledger, 6/11/7 Attorney General Jim Hood said today he may ask a federal judge to clarify an order to require voters to present identification when casting ballots. Hood said he did not disagree with the judge’s order to close primaries but he questioned his intent to require identification.
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June 12, 2007
Sec. of State calls party registration lawsuit a ‘serious mistake’
The Sun Herald, 6/11/7 The Mississippi Democratic Party made a “serious mistake” with a lawsuit that could force voters to register by political party and limit primary election participation by party affiliation, Secretary of State Eric Clark said Monday. U.S. District Judge W. Allen Pepper ruled late Friday that the state of Mississippi must have…
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June 12, 2007
GOP Candidates for Lt. Governor Debate
WLBT, 6/11/7 The Republican contenders for Lieutenant Governor took to the airwaves Monday. State Auditor Phil Bryant and State Senator Charlie Ross participated in a live debate on the Mississippi Connection program. Bryant and Ross were asked about their stances on religion, abortion, illegal immigration, education, and gambling.
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Frank Corder
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September 18, 2025
Autopsy findings show Delta State student’s manner of death was suicide
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Jeremy Pittari
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September 18, 2025
Change in U.S. Department of Education funding will mean more one-time funds for HBCUs
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Daniel Tyson
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September 18, 2025
Raymond Detention Center to be overseen by federal receiver, court orders
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Magnolia Tribune
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September 17, 2025
Ridgeland-based HORNE to join BDO USA
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Lynne Jeter
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September 16, 2025
Port Pascagoula drives $18.3 billion in economic impact for Mississippi
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Josh Boak, Associated Press
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September 15, 2025
A framework deal on TikTok has been reached between the US and China
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Susan Marquez
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September 18, 2025
Robert St. John roasted by Mississippi Press Foundation
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Alistair Begg
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September 18, 2025
The power of proper thinking
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Richelle Putnam
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September 17, 2025
Mississippi Songwriters Performing Arts Center: From the dream to digging dirt
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Russ Latino
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September 18, 2025
Kimmel’s “the FCC won’t let me be” moment
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Russ Latino
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September 18, 2025
Sticks and stones: Navigating ‘free speech’ after Charlie Kirk’s murder
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Sid Salter
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September 17, 2025
Nash’s book chronicles a new take on the realities of ‘Reconstruction in Mississippi’
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