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News Bits: The Jackson Mayor's Race
Harper Withdraws, Leaving 11 Democrats for the Primary
Joyce Harper, one of 12 Democratic candidates who filed for the mayor's job in Jackson, has withdrawn from the race, lending her endorsement to incumbent Mayor Frank Melton, according to …
St. Paddy's Event Schedule
• 2-6 p.m., SPQ Margarita-Wine-and-Cheese Party at The Everyday Gourmet, free margaritas and wine
Fifth Circuit Overturns Paul Minor Bribery Conviction
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has partially overturned the convictions of Mississippi attorney Paul Minor and former judges John Whitfield and Walter "Wes" Teel. A federal jury convicted Minor, …
Council Sets Valentine's Day Election
So far, it looks like three candidates have thrown their hats into the race to replace longtime Ward 3 City Councilman Kenneth Stokes. The council voted today to hold a …
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Popsicle Taste Test
Here in the [FLY] headquarters, we were becoming delirious from the summer heat and decided we needed sweet relief in the form of popsicles, STAT. But there are so many …
Hal & Mal's, Miller Lite and the JFP Present Katrina Jam
October 2nd, 2:00-10:00 p.m. at Hal & Mal's
In the restaurant, there will be a silent art auction, with various local Jackson artists donating pieces to be auctioned off, with all proceeds going to the Rebuild the Coast …
Federal Deficit to Top $450 Billion; Medicare in Trouble?
AP is reporting: "The White House's projection of a record federal deficit that could approach $450 billion this year will further fuel a campaign-season dispute over President Bush's handling of …
Arena Study Fundraising; Restaurant Makeover
Former Bombay Bistro owner Parveen Kapoor has partnered with former Jerusalem Cafe manager Victor Hugo to reopen his Indian bistro as a Mexican restaurant called Tres Amigos.
Budget Deadlock Continues
State lawmakers remain deadlocked on a budget for the 2010 fiscal year beginning July 1, raising the possibility of a special session to settle the matter.
Melton and Recio to be Tried Together
A federal judge has denied the latest attempt to separate the civil rights trial of Mayor Frank Melton and his former bodyguard Michael Recio. In an order (PDF) filed today, …
Secret Pentagon Study Gives 3 Iraq Options
And none of them are pretty: "injecting more troops into Iraq, shrinking the force but staying longer or pulling out, The Washington Post reported Monday. The newspaper quoted senior defense …
The Best In Sports In 7 Days
Junior college football, Hinds at Pearl River (6:30 p.m., Poplarville): The Eagles face the Wildcats, one of the top juco teams in the nation. This could get ugly.
The Best In Sports In 7 Days
College baseball, Belhaven in GCAC Tournament (time, opponent TBA, Mobile, Ala.): The Blazers are looking for a tourney title to go with their regular-season champ's trophy.
The Best In Sports Over The Next 7 Days
College baseball, Belhaven in GCAC Tournament (time TBA, Shreveport, La.): The Blazers will play a second-round game.
Inside the Journey for Justice
I find myself sitting at the end of a pew, tape recorder in hand, admiring how the light shone through the stained glass windows on a sweltering day in Mississippi. …
Melton Faces Cop's Suit
Fresh off an announcement of his re-election campaign, Mayor Frank Melton received two signs last week that his legal woes are not over. Jackson police officer Robert Watts filed a …
‘Waited 36 Years'
On Aug. 19, 1966, at 8:30 p.m. the Beatles were at the Mid-South Coliseum in Memphis, Tenn. I was not. Mama wouldn't take me. I was in the 10th grade …
‘Social Security' E-mail Debunked By Snopes
I was just forwarded an interesting e-mail about 'Social Security Changes' that you might want to be aware of if you happen to be on the receiving end of an …
Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.
Pity the Callaway High School basketball team. Speaking at Callaway this morning, the Rev. Jesse Jackson asked members of the championship squad to stand as he asked a series of …
Objets D'Espoir: Artists Put It Back Together Again
Every day after Hurricane Katrina decimated her studio and ripped her home off its foundation, Bay St. Louis artist Lori Gordon picked her way through piles of debris to the …
