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Developers Announce New Jackson Projects


Duvall Decker Architects plans to convert the Mississippi Arts Center into a mixed-use facility that will include a theater, dance and art studios, retail space and more.
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by Ronni Mott
July 23, 2008

Developers will complete work on the first block of historic Farish Street in 14 months. That was just one of a half-dozen pieces of good news delivered to more than 500 interested Jacksonians at last week’s Downtown Jackson Partners media and marketing event at the TelCom Center.
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A-1 Pallet Files Suit

by Ward Schaefer
July 28, 2008

A little more than a year after Jackson Mayor Frank Melton began publicly calling for the demolition of the A-1 Pallet recycling plant on Mill Street, the company’s owners are suing the mayor and the city for $100 read more »

Change on the Horizon
Barack Obama can win Mississippi for the Democratic Party. A laughable statement in political circles as recently as last year, this was the message Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean delivered during a Friday, July 18, address at Tougaloo College with a seriousness and fervor reminiscent of his 2004 presidential campaign.

[Editor’s Note] Stop Setting Us Back
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Back in April, I was packing up my bag and belongings to leave the office for the day when I decided to pop my head into Donna’s office. I could hear the sound of Arts, Eats and Beats reverberating through the streets below, and was anxious to join the celebration.

‘What’s the Rush?
The Jackson Public School Board began their search for a new superintendent after Earl Watkins announced April 7 that he would not renew his contract when it expires in June 2009. The board began their search almost immediately, though Watkins’ end-date was more than a year off.

Upper Level Appeals
Jackson attorney Chokwe Lumumba said his client, Upper Level owner Sandra Moore Johnson, will appeal a recent decision by Hinds County Justice Court Judge Jimmy Morton finding Johnson and employee Eric Jackson guilty of interfering with the duties of a police officer.

[Editorial] Feed Jackson’s Nightlife
Excitement is swirling around the Jackson Free Press offices. Chick Ball was an enormous success, with more participation than ever and $14,000—double last year’s proceeds—toward a Freedom Van for the Center for Violence Prevention.

[Sue Doh Nem] Spam Before Catastrophe
Ms. Doodle Mae: “Jojo asked me to address his customers again; he’s so bashful. But he can sure motivate his fellow employee and delegate the public speaking responsibilities.

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[willis] Carp Chomp on Crusty Calluses
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A Virginia spa offers fish pedicures. No, I'm not kidding. Anyway, you place your feet into a tank of warm water and allow ...

[ladd] Do I hear 15? Yes, we can!
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Wow. The JFP Chick Ball raised $14,000 this year ... so far ... toward a new Freedom Van for the Center for Violence ...

[intern] No shortage of things to do!
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When I first decided to intern at the JFP, I really had no idea what I was getting into. I knew I would be coming to the ...

[willis] Da’ T.R.U.T.H. and Nothing But Da’ T.R.U.T.H.
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Da' T.R.U.T.H., a Christian hip hop artist and Grammy award nominee, will be ministering at The Church Triumphant's Youth ...

[ladd] Each Jacksonian Can Help Fight Family Violence
Folks, this is a very special weekend, and each of us has the opportunity to help make a difference in the lives of abused ...

[chick] Chickball 2008
Chickball Lineup:
6:00 Natalie Long
6:20 Spoken Word/Break: Blaque Butterfly
6: 35 Laurel Isbister
6:55 Spoken ...

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» Mod Billy 1
“Our records have a ‘60s sound to ‘em, but it’s hillbilly music. Loud hillbilly music.”

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» Miracle Buckley
“I would say there is a testimony to my name because somebody in my condition is not supposed to be here,” 19-year-old Miracle Buckley says.

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[Herman’s Pick] Vol. 6, No. 45
It’s a good opportunity to browse the new Mississippi Museum of Art photography exhibit this Thursday night during their monthly Jazz, Art and Friends installment with the jazz improvisation of Will Thompson, from 6-9 p.m.

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Below the Rind
People have known for centuries that watermelon is good for you, but as an added bonus, just this past month, researchers at Texas A&M University announced that a component in watermelons affects the body in ways similar to Viagra.

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Mosaic
Courtney Chinn Peters may look every bit the part of a hip, young shop girl. But what you don’t know is that at age 25, this gifted ceramicist and successful entrepreneur isn’t just a pretty face behind a counter—this woman’s the boss.

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The House that Green Built
A few weeks ago, Mr. and Mrs. Green Girl drove south to Bogue Chitto in the middle of the night to start our annual breeding bird survey for the Audubon Society at the crack of dawn.

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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. 1

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Jul 25, 2008 | 12:48 AM
Demolishing downtown Fondren? 7
golden eagle: David Watkins for mayor!! Seriously, David, you don’t get enough credit for so much of the many good things you and your team are doing to make Jackson a better place to be. And while ...
Jul 24, 2008 | 01:57 PM
Blacks banned from Chinese bars? 8
Walt: As I went to lunch I heard Donnie Hathaway’s great hit record called “Someday We’ll All Be Free.” He wrote: Hang on to the world as it spins around. Just don’t let the spin get you down. ...
Jul 24, 2008 | 12:55 PM
Black in America on CNN 5
baquan2000: To Whitley you make a good point, there is nothing wrong with being different. But when you do have civil liberties like anyone else, I.E. Cubans, Puerto Ricans, Dominicans, Haitians, ...
Jul 24, 2008 | 08:31 AM
What's this area of Jackson like? 13
Lady Havoc:
<div class="quote_author">I ronghost - 23 July 2008 04:31 PM</div>Baptist isn’t the greatest of landlords.  Trust me on that.  I daresay they’re among the worst.
Agreed.  When faced with ...
Jul 23, 2008 | 09:31 PM
Christian Religious Practices: Real, Faux or Both? 7
DogWalker: Quin, maybe this experience is telling you that you need to go in another direction in your spiritual life.  Christianity has many different denominations and interpretations of ...
Jul 23, 2008 | 09:06 AM
What's going on in South Jackson? 1
Mikie:
Jul 22, 2008 | 10:06 PM
Black People Ain't Sh#T!.... 4
Whitley: Sounds like something from one of those sixties radicals (ha ha)! I want to know if they’re perpetuators, perpetrators, sad or just plain been had? If it’s To Tell the Truth, (or telling my ...
Jul 22, 2008 | 03:39 PM
Homes to rent in Fondren 1
msd3:
Jul 22, 2008 | 01:24 AM
ultimate frisbee 7
Hova: there is currently quite a bit of Frisbee going on this summer. Monday UMC Practice Fields at 6pm Wednesday UMC Practice Fields at 6pm Friday Belhaven Bowl at 6pm Sunday Belhaven Bowl at 3pm ...
Jul 21, 2008 | 05:28 PM
Primitive tribe found in Brazil 4
Quin: “...with all the problems of today’s {world}, they may have it better than we do--they don’t have to deal with it!” My thoughts exactly golden eagle, my thoughts exactly! Also, ironghost is ...

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Jul 25, 2008 | 12:28 AM
Developers Announce New Jackson Projects
golden eagle: It's really exciting the see the new and wonderful things going up in Jackson. It may be starting with downtown, but it won't end there. I'm also excited about the new ...
Jul 24, 2008 | 08:25 PM
Governor Commutes One Killer's Sentence, Not Another
Tom Head: Whitley, I agree re: the first point--serious threat of violence is itself a violent offense, at least from my vantage point...
Jul 24, 2008 | 06:49 PM
Developers Announce New Jackson Projects
tombarnes: Here's a case where I wish the rendering offered more insight into the project. I love the idea, but it's hard to gauge what is happening with the towers- especially the ...
Jul 24, 2008 | 06:00 PM
Governor Commutes One Killer's Sentence, Not Another
Whitley: I largely agree with you; however, I would also make eligible for confinement those who threaten to use a weapon while committing their offenses because we ...
Jul 24, 2008 | 05:43 PM
Governor Commutes One Killer's Sentence, Not Another
Tom Head: Whitley writes: "If we go to an extreme we would not have any prisons because all the criminals would be diagnosed as anti-social personalities." Bingo. In most ...
Jul 24, 2008 | 04:21 PM
Governor Commutes One Killer's Sentence, Not Another
Whitley: Hitler and Bundy are extremes. The more common types may just be compelled to repeatedly lie (even when unnecessary) and steal.
Jul 24, 2008 | 04:19 PM
Governor Commutes One Killer's Sentence, Not Another
Whitley: If we go to an extreme we would not have any prisons because all the criminals would be diagnosed as anti-social personalities. It reminds me of one of my Cheech ...
Jul 24, 2008 | 04:16 PM
Governor Commutes One Killer's Sentence, Not Another
andi: I am not sure about growing out of anti-social personality disorder, but it might be possible for some people. My understanding is that it is not something that can ...
Jul 24, 2008 | 04:09 PM
Governor Commutes One Killer's Sentence, Not Another
Walt: I have had many clients diagnosed as such, including the last one, but so far I have avoided getting any of them placed on death row or executed. My most comedic ...
Jul 24, 2008 | 04:02 PM
Governor Commutes One Killer's Sentence, Not Another
Whitley: I have done research on anti-social personality disorder because I happen to know a couple of guys I suspect of having it. It seems that it is incurable except ...

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