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Elections give Mississippi Republicans reasons to gloat

By Bobby Harrison Daily Journal Jackson Bureau JACKSON – Mississippi Republicans clearly are not as glum as their counterparts nationwide. “I think the Democratic Party in Mississippi proved it can compete with the Republican...

Trial delayed for north Miss. hospice nurse

The Associated Press JACKSON - The trial has been postponed until February for a north Mississippi hospice nurse accused of practicing medicine without a license. Marilyn Lehman, the clinical director of Sanctuary Hospice House...

Powerhouse Plans Statewide Rollout

PHOENIX-Within days of signing a 25,000-square-foot lease to open its fifth center at 16th Street & Bethany Home Road Shopping Center, Powerhouse Family Fitness Center has unveiled its expansion push throughout the state. When...

Scots MPs back British Olympic soccer team

Published Date: 14 November 2008 A GROUP of Scotland-linked MPs have lent their backing to a United Kingdom football team competing at the London Olympics in 2012. A total of 18 MPs who are either Scottish or represent Scottish...

State agencies try to spare jobs amidst budget cuts

Gov. Barbour announced $42 million worth of cuts this week for the current fiscal year that runs through June 30. State agencies must submit their cuts for the current fiscal year by Monday, and many are trying to find ways to...

Appeals court to hear Mississippi water lawsuit

JACKSON, Miss. - A federal appeals court will hear arguments in a lawsuit that accuses the city of Memphis, Tenn., of stealing millions of gallons of Mississippi water. U.S. District Judge Glen H. Davidson in February dismissed...

Mississippi Katrina Report: No Insurer Fraud Pattern

State Farm Fire & Casualty Cos. made questionable decisions in handling Hurricane Katrina claims, but a nearly two-year study found no pattern of fraud in Mississippi, according to a state agency repo

Mississippi furniture store owners face fraud charges

Former employees say store didn't provide promised insurance Furniture Today Staff -- Furniture Today, November 3, 2008 OXFORD, Miss. - Two owners of a furniture store in this north Mississippi city have been charged with...

Miss. Katrina report: No fraud pattern by insurer

State Farm Fire & Casualty Cos. made questionable decisions in handling Hurricane Katrina claims, but a nearly two-year study found no pattern of fraud in Mississippi, according to a state agency report released Thursday.

Mistrial declared in trooper's molestation trial

STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) - A mistrial was declared Tuesday in the case of a Mississippi Highway Patrol officer accused of fondling a child. Oktibbeha County Circuit Clerk Angie McGinnis confirmed the mistrial, which came as the...

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