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Feds Need to Clean Corrupt House
The news that former District Attorney Ed Peters turned in his license to practice law to the Mississippi State Bar Association Tuesday has rekindled chatter about the corruption scandal that …
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Former DA Peters ‘Will Be Barred from Practicing Law'
Former Hinds County District Attorney Ed Peters has turned in his law license to the Mississippi Bar Association. The Bar received Peters' resignation last week, but had to wait until …
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Frank Melton
Melton's Complicated History with Maurice Warner
One of Mayor Frank Melton's favorite mentees was murdered on Christmas Day. The JFP explores the mayor's history with Maurice Warner.
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2008 In Three Words
Here are some examples: Glad it's over. Barack Hussein Obama. Peace, joy, hope. Need some money.
Whatcha got?
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Sports
NFL: The Willis Way
Phil Collins?
How does San Francisco 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis prepare for an afternoon of controlled violence, NFL style?
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Dish
Charlie Mars: 'More Rhythm Than Rock'
Last week I got a note to call Charlie Mars. He had wanted to drop off some promo CDs of his new album. "Maybe some of you will even like …
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When a Lame Duck Has to Duck
President Bush made a surprise trip to Iraq, but he got a surprise of his own when an Iraqi journalist threw his shoes at him during a press conference.
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What will Michelle Obama wear on Inauguration Day?
WWD.com has a slideshow of inauguration dress sketches from designers such as Isaac Mizrahi, Zac Posen and Diane von Furstenburg. There are sketches for Sasha and Malia as well. Which …
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Patti LaBelle sings her ABCs
A MySpace friend posted this video, and after watching it, the song has been stuck in my head all morning. Check it out:
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[Sue Doh Nem] Inauguration at the Disco
Momma Roscoe: "I thought I'd never see this day. And you know what I mean. This old lady hasn't been this excited since John F. Kennedy was elected president in …
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Let's Put an End to "The Most Segregated Hour"
Some say that the most segregated hour in America is on Sunday at 11 a.m. Because of a history of racial division, most of today's churches are predominately white, predominately …
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College Football: Almost Everyone Wins
Seven Mississippi colleges played football on Saturday and five won.
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NAMIWalks 2008 Pictures
Yes, this was back on the 8th, but I was bitten by the procrastination bug. Anyone got a flyswatter?
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How's this for an inaugural ball?
Daily Kos contributor Kenyada wrote a creative diary entry about what Obama's inaugural ball could be like if those who went on before him could celebrate with him:
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[Wilson] What We Conservatives Learned
November 12, 2008 For conservatives, and people who support limited government, this week feels wrong. Fifty-three percent of the American public has chosen a man whose campaign for "change" has …
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Interview
Driving Mr. Biden: The JFP Interview with the Vice President (Encore)
In 2006, the Jackson Free Press drove then-presidential hopeful Sen. Joe Biden around the capital city to get him off the beaten path and talk about issues facing everyday Mississippians. …
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[Sue Doh Nem] Presidential Boxing Match
Miss Doodle Mae: "Welcome to Clubb Chicken Wing's Post-Election Gathering, sponsored by Jojo's Discount Dollar Store, Bubba Robinski's Soy Protein Sausage Biscuits, Aunt Tee Tee Hustle's Technical Institute, Brotha Hustle's …
