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As part of its launch, Magnolia Tribune acquired the assets of Jackson New Media, which included Y'all Politics. The articles which predate January 2, 2023, were produced by Y'all Politics and are presented herein as a historical archive. Magnolia Tribune is not responsible for the content.

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May 17, 2008

Reports: Donaghy bet on more than 100 games he worked

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3400551 Former NBA referee Tim Donaghy bet on more than 100 games that he worked, federal prosecutors said in a court filing Friday, according to media reports. Donaghy pleaded guilty last year to charges he conspired to engage in wire fraud and transmitted betting information through interstate commerce. He was alleged to have given a pair of gamblers inside information, including tips on which crews would officiate games and how the various officials and players interacted, and collected $5,000 if his picks were correct. ESPN.com 5/17/08
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May 17, 2008

Childers likely will be sworn in next week

Childers likely will be sworn in next week Democrat Travis Childers hopes to be sworn in to Congress early next week. Before then, though, he says he’ll have a staff member working in Washington to reopen the Capitol Hill office that had been occupied by the north Mississippi’s former representative, Republican Roger Wicker. Clarion Ledger…
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May 17, 2008

Energy, ed bills prove divisive

Energy, ed bills prove divisive Senate Bill 2793 gives public service commissioners the authority to grant rate hikes to utility companies during the planning and building of additional plants. Previously, rate increases could be granted only after plants are operating. Entergy is considering building another nuclear plant next to Grand Gulf Nuclear Plant at Port…