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Ex-Gov. Barbour 'very comfortable' with pardons
Former Gov. Haley Barbour says he's "very comfortable" with his decision to grant pardons or other clemency to more than 200 people in the last days in office.
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TVA says fuel cost drop ranges from $2 to $4.50
The Tennessee Valley Authority's monthly fuel cost will drop between $2 and $4.50 in February billings for average residential customers due to mild weather.
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MDOC says 4 freed trusties checked in
Authorities say four former Governor's Mansion trusties who were pardoned in Haley Barbour's final days as governor have been located.
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Pontotoc authorities searching for suspect in drug case
A warrant on assault and drug charges has been issued for a Lee County man who ran off into the woods on Lee Line Road Thursday night after Pontotoc County Deputies stopped him for speeding.
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Two charged in death of black man in Attala County
The FBI will look into the circumstances surrounding the death of a black man in Attala County to determine if a hate crime occurred.
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Bryant spends $6.3 million in Miss. governor race
Bryant spends $6.3 million in Miss. governor race
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Cheapest gasoline: Fulton January 13, 2012
According to our survey, the cheapest gas in NEMS is in Fulton.You can find a gallon of regular in Fulton for $3.13.
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Ripley pawnshop to rebuild after fire
The owners said they plan to reopen in another location in about three months.
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Amory woman indicted on embezzlement charges
An Amory woman was indicted on two counts of embezzlement, according to a press release from Amory Police Department Chief Ronnie Bowen.
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Fields fill up for Mississippi congressional races
Three incumbent Mississippi congressmen and Republican U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker face challengers.
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Auditor reduces amount owed by Southaven mayor
The Mississippi Auditor's Office has reduced the amount of money that Southaven Mayor Greg Davis must pay as part of an investigation into the misuse of city funds.
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Oxford Police seek robbery suspects
Police here are seeking two suspects in connection with the robbery of a store just off West Jackson Avenue on Thursday night.
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Welcome to the French Legion for Northeast Mississippi man
When a Starkville man graduated high school in the 1940s, there was little doubt what his next move would be.
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Congress update: Ex-Childers aide Morris in, DuVall may be out
Brad Morris files qualifying papers for First District campaign as a Democrat.
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Pardons include 36 in region
Full list of pardons in PDF download with this story.
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New Tupelo police station on hold
Five years after the city approved funding for a new police station, the project remains shelved.
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E911 declines savings move
Despite funding shortfalls, Lee County E911 won’t adopt staff changes that could save an estimated $47,000 in overtime costs.
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Estes touts GOP congressional challenge
Snow flurries and 30-mph winds kept Robert Estes’ remarks brief Thursday, but his election pitch was hot for Congress.
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Gigi's opens today in Tupelo
Gigi’s Cupcakes officially opens today. Colby Dodd and Emily Ray own the Tupelo franchise.
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MLK events mark holiday weekend
A series of events tonight through Monday will honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in conjunction with the King national holiday.
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Powerful House chair sees writing on wall
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      JACKSON -- With Republicans capturing the state House for the first time since the 1800s, Appropriations Chair Johnny Strnger, D-Montrose, appears  to be resigned to his new l...
Barbours again outstanding hosts
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JACKSON -- Marsha and Haley Barbour held their final Christmas Party for the media in the Governor's Mansion earlier this week, and like at the past annual events, they were gracious hosts. ...

UNSEALED: Govt. whopper includes grand jury testimony
Oct 04, 2011 | 1 1 comments | 14 14 recommendations | email to a friend
Langston / Peters / Lott / Balducci / Patterson DeLaughter letter. It's all here from governmen's response to Scruggs' motion.
UNSEALED: Scruggs document notes grand jury testimony
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I'm still reading, but take a look at what Dickie Scruggs says about various aspects of the government's case that alleges he improperly influenced Judge Bobby DeLaughter. Among the items, he sa...
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Mississippi AG seeks to void governor's pardons (Reuters)
Reuters - Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood said on Friday he would ask a court to overturn the majority of former Governor Haley Barbour's 222 pardons of convicts because they failed to meet constitutional requirements.
Fri Jan 13 18:20:33 UTC 2012
U.S. judge backs ATF multiple rifle sales reporting (Reuters)
Reuters - A U.S. judge on Friday, in a victory for the Obama administration, upheld new federal rules requiring gun dealers in four states bordering Mexico to report the sales of multiple semi-automatic rifles, despite a challenge by the gun industry.
Fri Jan 13 18:25:06 UTC 2012
Bumpy ride for California's high-speed rail effort (Reuters)
Reuters - California Governor Jerry Brown wants to move forward with building a statewide high-speed rail system seen costing nearly $100 billion, but lawmakers are nervous about approving bonds needed to lock in federal funds to get the project under way.
Fri Jan 13 18:41:24 UTC 2012
Apparently, Hipsters Are Taking Hints From the Amish Now (Time.com)
Time.com - Trendspotters, take note -- all the cool kids are dressing (and farming) like the Amish these days
Fri Jan 13 15:20:00 UTC 2012
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