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by Adam Lynch
May 7, 2008

The Jackson City Council grudgingly approved about $45,000 of payments to the U.S. Treasury Department Tuesday after the city failed to manage two federal law-enforcement grants. The council voted 6-0, with Ward 3 Councilman Kenneth Stokes absent, approving a $40,394 payment to the U.S. Treasury Department because the city misspent money from a 2004 local ...
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[Fly] Wildflower Designs by Stacy Hansen

by Brandi Herrera Pfrehm
May 9, 2008

Most moms have perfected the fine art of multitasking. But most can’t claim to work as effortlessly with powdered glass and a blowtorch as they do with Tonka trucks or Band-Aids. Stacey Hansen, 27, can. As a ...

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[Editor’s Note] Dancing in the Kitchen
You see, my mom is a goofy mom. I mean "dance in the kitchen with the refrigerator doors to the sound of the “Battlestar Galactica” theme song playing in the background from the TV in front of my dad" goofy.

[Fly] Mother’s Day
Make mom a fritata—and be glad we don't live in one of the worst countries for mommas.

My Dirty Little Secret
Sarah has one rule against her rule against fried food: fried pickles. Here's how to make some.

Voter ID Ruling Far Away from Mississippi
A U.S. Supreme Court decision last month could add weight to Mississippi Republicans’ call for voters to present photo ID at the polls—even though supporters do not provide evidence that the regulation is necessary.

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[todd] Schimmel’s One of Esquire Mag’s ‘Best Bars’
Calling the local bar and restaurant a "swankateria," Esquire has conferred an impressive honor on the place that "Best of ...

[ladd] Ledger Does Melton-Denying-Allegations Story
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It seems The Clarion-Ledger is suddenly going somewhere it hasn't dared to go in over 20 years in its story today about ...

[mott] No Laughs in Email Hoax
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There are some sick puppies out there. This release from the Attorney General's office details an e-mail hoax that ...

[willis] Two Upcoming Events at The Church Triumphant
May 4 - Pastor Tonya Ware's Birthday Celebration. Come join us as we celebrate the life of this awesome woman of God! The ...

[willis] A Man Shortage?
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No, this isn't some desperate rant about finding a mate. I'm talking about a bonafide, honest-to-God decrease in male ...

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» Blind Eye:  Easier Times for Bingo Crimes? 1
Adam goes into depth about monetary abuses in bingo parlors, and why nothing has been done about it.

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» Melissa DiFatta
I first met my wife at Hal & Mal’s after an art opening. I asked for her phone number. She replied: “I’m Melissa Baria. If you want to call me, you can remember my name and look it up in the phone book.”

:: jfpmusic

Review: Rhys Chatham
The result is a beautiful, evolving, slowly rising three-song orchestra of 400 guitars eventually bursting into crescendo.

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:: food&drink

My Dirty Little Secret
Sarah has one rule against her rule against fried food: fried pickles. Here's how to make some.

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:: Fly!

[Fly] Wildflower Designs by Stacy Hansen
Most mothers can’t claim to work as effortlessly with powdered glass and a blowtorch as they do with Tonka trucks or Band-Aids. Stacey Hansen, 27, can.

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The Entrepreneurial Poor
In Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammed Yunus's book, “Banker to the Poor: Micro-lending and the Battles Against World Poverty," vivid details resonate on the most human, intimate levels, and unknown laborers become real people.

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:: jfpsports

Gorden Going To Hall of Fame
W.C. Gorden, the winningest football coach in Jackson State history, has been named to the College Football Hall of Fame. 2

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:: games

Conflict: Denied Sequel
There are games that look bad, sound bad and end up being, well, bad. “Conflict: Denied Ops” is this kind of failure.

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May 08, 2008 | 02:41 PM
JFP Around Town 2
itodd: Hi Smooth: I’d love to get specific locations that you’re talking about. Unless I have a confused driver, the JFP should not be in Green boxes, but it might be in Red and Grey boxes that ...
May 08, 2008 | 03:42 PM
MSP More to Life campaign 3
golden eagle: Much of MCI’s operations are in the Washington area. Their presence here isn’t nearly what is was during the WorldCom era.
May 08, 2008 | 05:29 PM
So long Rev. Wright 44
Queen601: I certainly hope your right.  We’ve come to far to turn around now.  But I still am a little skeptical.  I mean I don’t expect the man to be militant in his efforts or anything.  I think ...
Apr 24, 2008 | 07:34 AM
Congress to get farm bill wrong again - People going hungry - act now and call your repesentatives and increase 1
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May 08, 2008 | 01:11 PM
What did Frank Melton know about JPD officer's murder? 4
Ironghost: ...this has what to do with Frank and Mr Washington?
Apr 24, 2008 | 08:01 AM
Lunch time learning. 4
wade G.: yes even if it were just for a few minutes to learn an new word or two. Maybe twice a week until a group gets going?
Apr 28, 2008 | 10:49 AM
Tonights roundtable @ sal & mookies about race relations in jackson 9
ladd: Casual, my understanding from Sage was that you were coming and knew when and where. We’re going to schedule another meeting for May. We’ll let you know when and where. Others who want to ...
Apr 16, 2008 | 12:46 PM
Tim Robbins Comments at the NAB Convention that they didn't want you to hear! 2
L.W.: I tell you, it was divine intervention that made that audio recording possible.  I’m so glad Robbins took a stand and demanded better of the industry.  We all should follow suit. ...
Apr 16, 2008 | 03:55 PM
Melton, bodyguards take another high-dollar trip 3
jeff lucas: Fourteen more months seems like an eternity right now, doesn’t it?
May 06, 2008 | 11:10 AM
Racial slur incident in Madison the City 46
Fat Harry: Thanks for the links—unbelievable that this garbage is still occurring in 2008.

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May 08, 2008 | 11:39 PM
Ledger Does Melton-Denying-Allegation s Story
golden eagle: Don't hold your breath waiting on one.
May 08, 2008 | 09:37 PM
Blind Eye: Easier Times for Bingo Crimes?
mustangsentry: Does anybody know what happens to the assets these charities owned after they go out of business? I am talking about things like cars, computers, buildings and any ...
May 08, 2008 | 09:11 PM
[Kamikaze] Stop Bragging, America
Scott Albert Johnson: Aboslutely factual. Sure enough.
May 08, 2008 | 09:10 PM
Ledger Does Melton-Denying-Allegation s Story
Scott Albert Johnson: I'm just curious if the recording studio has opened yet. :)
May 08, 2008 | 06:02 PM
Ledger Does Melton-Denying-Allegation s Story
jeff lucas: MELTON'S CHICKENSSSS....ARE COMING HOME...TO ROOST!
May 08, 2008 | 02:21 PM
Ledger Does Melton-Denying-Allegation s Story
Walt: What closeness? I'd be the first one he has locked up or he orders his boys to do a smackdown on. He and I aren't friend. He and his entourage probably think I'm one of his ...
May 08, 2008 | 02:09 PM
[Gig] 'Let's Do This'
Herman Snell: Awesome! The first time I saw the National RPS championship on ESPN it rocked by world. Cheese is taken to high art in so much fun, its great. Awesome egos and superhero costumes. Lots of ...
May 08, 2008 | 01:32 PM
Ledger Does Melton-Denying-Allegation s Story
NewJackson: Walt dont let your closeness to him clog your good judgement.
May 08, 2008 | 01:21 PM
Gorden Going To Hall of Fame
golden eagle: Congrats to Coach Gorden! He does deserve it and hopefully down the road, Rick Comegy will make it there too. Alcorn...who? Last time I looked, this is Jackson State country!
May 08, 2008 | 01:15 PM
Ledger Does Melton-Denying-Allegation s Story
Ironghost: It'd be a civil suit, if my vauge recollections are right. But then Frank would have to get on the stand, and that'd be hysterical to see someone trust Frankie-Boy to ...

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