The 2002 Christmas Holiday
Season and the DBJ in 2003
Political leader seizes the
day with new election day mandate
BY Scott Coopwood
DBJ Publisher
As the end of the year quickly approaches and as we publish
this December issue of the DBJ, I have been thinking a lot
about what took place in my life during 2002. The holidays
are always a great family time and this year Cindy and I
will celebrate a very extra special Christmas as on December
23, our only daughter, Travis, will celebrate her first
birthday. This time last year we were worried about what
kind of Christmas the boys (Thomas 8, Jordan 6) would have
since Cindy was actually due on December 25. As it turned
out, Cindy was able to come home on December 24 and with
her mother¹s help, the boys had a great Christmas.
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Those ‘ol post election blues?
Benefits include new flat
rate, unlimited calling plan
BY Jack Criss
Executive Editor
The recent elections proved to be a huge victory for
the Republican Party, the media’s bellyaching notwithstanding.
While the 2002 “mandate” is not quite as strong
or as ideologically driven as the 1994 revolution, the
GOP still has much to be excited about. Unfortunately,
I don’t see that same excitement carrying over to
the voters.
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Senator Trent Lott: The pride of Mississippi, GOP
Political leader seizes the day
with new election day mandate
 BY
Jack Criss
DBJ Executive Editor
Senator Trent Lott is a happy man.
With Republicans in control of both chambers of Congress and the
White House after a dramatic November 6 election result, Senator
Lott resumes his position of Majority Leader, a role he had held
from June, 1996 to May of last year. Needless to say, Lott was
buoyant about the historical opportunity before him and his party.
In his Washington office, already working earnestly the day after
the election, Senator Lott spoke to DBJ Publisher Scott Coopwood.
“A lot of people don’t get a second chance in life,”
Lott says, “and I’m fortunate to be back in this leadership
position. I’m very humbled. Of course, I’m obviously
excited and we’re ready to get to work to do some things
for Mississippi and for the country.”
Lott said he awakened early on the morning of the 7th, the day
after the election, excited and eager to put in action the obvious
mandate placed in the GOP’s care by the voters. In fact,
the Senator was in his office at 6:45 a.m. According to Roll Call,
the Washington insider’s newspaper of record, the first
thing Lott noticed on that historic morning was the present left
on top of his desk by staff members: it was the plaque that had
been put away for the past 17 months. It read “Trent Lott,
Majority Leader, United States Senate.”
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Mid-Delta Regional unveils new Archive Museum
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BY Andy Ellis
DBJ Editor
The Mid-Delta Regional Airport located in Greenville, Mississippi,
recently announced the opening of the Greenville Air Force
Base Museum. The museum highlights the rich history of the
Airport and contains numerous aircraft related artifacts from
throughout the years.
“The project began several years ago,” says Airport
Director Darrell Forman. “We had many people who were
interested in the history of the Airport, and this inquiry
spurred the mayor to form a committee. This committee’s
goal was to develop the museum.” Forman also credits
committee chairman Ben Nelkin for much of the initial and
ongoing work involved in establishing the museum. Forman continues,
“We also received a great deal of input from men and
women who served on the base.” In addition Forman says
many corporate sponsors including MDEZA (Mid-Delta Empowerment
Zone Alliance Inc.) contributed a great deal towards the formation
of the museum.
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