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Newton H. James
Those who knew him best say that Newton H. James was a brave man at a time when such bravery came at the risk of life and livelihood in Mississippi. James, former mayor of McComb, died Thursday, June 13, at ...
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See the latest 100Duan I will make this very simple point? Guns are nothing but magnets for trouble! PERIOD! They cause more problems, than ...
June 17, 2:55 p.m. on Miss.'s New Gun Law: Good, Bad and Ugly
Duan @ Susan M I can only apologize for misinterpreting or reading too much into your comment. I just thought you ...
June 17, 2:49 p.m. on Stinker Quote of the Week: 'Blacker'
Duan Hey trusip - I feel your pain - I've said it on numerous occasions that Haley Barbour and Kenny Stokes ...
June 17, 2:47 p.m. on Stinker Quote of the Week: 'Blacker'
justjess @ Sarahmina: "I thought of the new mayor-elect, Mr. Lumumba. He was one of the courgeous ones who walked with ...
June 17, 2:44 p.m. on Evers Gala Tops Off Jackson Events
justjess I agree that we have always had people who carry concealed weapons both legally and illegally. My simple point is ...
June 17, 2:04 p.m. on Miss.'s New Gun Law: Good, Bad and Ugly
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