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Cheney throws back out while moving
He'll be in a wheelchair during the inauguration. From CNN:
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ARTICLE: Fetuses Don't Count For Carpools, Court Says
I will no longer use the phrase "Now I've seen everything" ever again.
PHOENIX -- A judge says an Arizona woman's
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I Made Up My Mind
Last time, I mentioned that I was going to focus on one goal for a while so I wouldn't fail miserably at all of them. Well, I decided to focus …
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Jerry Hopkins Drops out of Hinds 4 Race, Maldonado Takes Runoff Spot
By R.L. NaveTwo days after a first-place finish in the Democratic primary for Hinds County District 4 supervisor, Jerry Hopkins has bowed out of the race.
On Tuesday, Hopkins edged out James "Lap" Baker, 353 votes to Baker's 316, setting up an Oct. 8 runoff.
This afternoon, Hinds County Democratic Executive Committee chairwoman Jacqueline Amos-Norris told the Jackson Free Press that Hopkins dropped out of the race because "he looked at the numbers" and didn't like his chances.
As a result, third-place finisher Mike Maldonado, who got 160 votes, will face Baker in the runoff. The winner of that race will face Republican Tony Greer in the November general election.
In District 2, Darrel McQuirter will square off against Willie Earl Robinson in a Democratic runoff Oct. 8. Both men are department heads for Hinds County. McQuirter oversees planning and zoning, Robinson the county's central repair division.
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Stop the Injustice of ‘Justice'
Nothing brings the inequality and foibles of our justice system into stark relief like an upcoming execution. As lawyers battle over last-minute efforts to save a human life, it's impossible …
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Stop the Injustice of ‘Justice'
Nothing brings the inequality and foibles of our justice system into stark relief like an upcoming execution. As lawyers battle over last-minute efforts to save a human life, it's impossible …
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Center for Reproductive Rights Responds to Clinic Ruling
Center for Reproductive Rights President Nancy Northrup: “Every woman in the United States must be guaranteed the same rights and protections under the laws of the land, no matter where …
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A Mostly Nice List of Mostly Offbeat Holiday Films
"Emmet Otter's Jug Band Christmas" (1977)—Jim Henson had the Christmas season covered with "The Muppet Christmas Carol," but this little tale is perhaps the most overlooked gem in Henson's treasure …
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Latasha Willis
Today we honor one of our own: new JFP event listings editor Latasha Willis. The best way you can honor Latasha? Send your events calendars for the next three months …
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State Fights Execution Drug Disclosure While Compensating Wrongfully Convicted
At the same time the State of Mississippi continues fighting the release of details about where it gets drugs used in executions, Mississippi taxpayers will have to compensate people wrongfully …
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Family Seeks Justice for Black Man Found Hanging From Scott County Tree
Willie Jones Jr.'s family has joined forces with the the Scott County Chapter NAACP, New Black Panther Party, Jackson Chapter Malcolm X Grassroots Movement, and two Jackson-based pro-bono lawyers to …
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ARTICLE: Nigerian elected first Black mayor in Ireland
Congratulations to Rotimi Adebari, the first black mayor of Portlaoise, Ireland.
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The Great American Grump Out
By latashawillisThe official Great American Grump Out is today, May 2, and participants must vow not to be grumpy for the next 24 hours. Can you handle it?
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Democratic Runoffs Likely in Supervisor Races
By RonniMottThe official results aren't available, yet, but it looks like its runoffs for the Democrats.
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This week's new releases...
By tommyburtonHere's the new releases for this week...
Mariah Carey - Me. I Am Mariah...The Elusive Chanteuse (Contemporary R&B)
Sharon Van Etten - Are We There (Alternative Singer/Songwriter)
Robyn / Röyksopp - Do It Again (Downbeat)
Hercules & Love Affair - The Feast of the Broken Heart (Club/Dance)
Sam Smith - In the Lonely Hour (Pop)
Cher Lloyd - Sorry I'm Late (Pop)
Bruce Robison / Kelly Willis - Our Year (Americana)
Ben Frost - A U R O R A (Experimental Electronic)
Owen Pallett - In Conflict (Alternative/Indie Rock)
Napolian - Incursio (Left-Field Hip-Hop)
Amy LaVere - Runaway's Diary (Americana)
Various Artists - Sound of Siam, Vol. 2: Molam & Luk Thung 1970-1982 (Thai Pop)
They Might Be Giants - Idlewild: A Compilation (Alternative/Indie Rock)
Kiss - Kiss 40 Years: Decades of Decibels (Arena Rock)
Hundred Waters - The Moon Rang Like a Bell (Indie Pop)
Popstrangers - Fortuna (Alternative/Indie Rock)
Crowbar - Symmetry in Black (Heavy Metal)
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Important Correction Regarding The Home Repair Grant Call
The phone number originally listed to get more information about the grant is incorrect. Please do not call the Jackson Medical Mall with questions. Instead, contact the city of Jackson …
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Blues Man Rush Gets Lifetime Arts Award in Miss.
Blues musician Bobby Rush has received a lifetime achievement award from the Mississippi Arts Commission.
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ARTICLE: 114-Year-Old Chicago Woman Registers To Vote
Virginia Call, who was born in 1894, hadn't voted in 20 years, so her registration had to be renewed.
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Mississippi Told to Add 1 to Dem Presidential Primary Ballot
The Mississippi Supreme Court is ordering that the name of a Chicago businessman be added to the ballot for the March 8 Democratic presidential primary.
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New Music Releases for Tuesday 6/25/2013
By tommyburtonCheck out these new music releases for 6/25...
