Mississippi News

Democrats in Mississippi are hoping for a repeat of this past Saturday's congressional election in Louisiana, where a conservative Democrat won a seat long held by a Republican. via KNOE-TV Monroe

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Two sitting state Supreme Court justices have qualified to run for the same judicial post from north Mississippi. via WLOX-TV Biloxi

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Is love crazy or sane? That's one theme in the Broadway hit musical "The Light in the Piazza," running in a sweet production at Lucie Stern Theater, presented by Palo Alto Players. via Redwood City Daily News

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Gov. Haley Barbour has signed a bill that would toughen enforcement and regulations for cremations in Mississippi. via WAPT.com

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Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour says he'll ask his state Legislature to limit casinos to counties where they are already located. via KTNV

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“Early in my career as a manufacturer, I discovered that in order to be better, by definition I had to be different”

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“While I have diverse experiences on race, mass media and minority health, I am deeply honored to participate in this dialogue.”

University of Mississippi assistant professor of sociology Kirk A. Johnson will appear on NewsHour with Jim Lehrer at 6 p.m. today on Mississippi Public Broadcasting stations. via The Clarion-Ledger

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“I'll be responsive to the needs of north Mississippians.”

Democratic congressional candidate Travis Childers isn't afraid to get dirty to win. via The Modesto Bee

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Gov. Haley Barbour says some lawmakers are being "foolish" to tie the fate of an employment agency to a dispute over state advertising. via WLOX-TV Biloxi

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“We have no idea what the cost of this program would be”

The Senate on Wednesday rejected a bid by Gulf state senators to add wind coverage to a financially strapped federal program that provides flood insurance. via Newsday.com

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