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JFP Wins Three AAN Awards, Including ‘Public Service’


The Association of Alternative Newsweeklies and the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University announced the winners of the 2008 AltWeekly Awards. The Jackson Free Press placed in three categories, and will learn the placement of the awards at the national convention in Philadephia, Pa., in June.
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Melton Drug-Dealing Rumors Back

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by Donna Ladd
May 13, 2008

A long, rambling deposition by a man awaiting trial for murder has again raised the unproved specter of Frank Melton as a long-time linchpin of drug dealing in Jackson—an allegation that was first investigated by members read more »

 

Pickle Pusses
Some people consider the family a basic building block of society, an environment that nurtures civility and tolerance. But we know better.

Intertwined Paths
Two of Mississippi’s most famous political figures, Sen. Jim Eastland and civil-rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer, were neighbors in Sunflower County.

Black Woman, Herself
Smith Robertson Museum has always been a special place to me. As an elementary-school student, I would take field trips to see the hand-woven quilts stitched together with women’s joy and suffering, and tour the museum’s collection of 20th-century African American art depicting such women.

[Editor’s Note] Young, Influential … and Staying
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I vividly remember ripping off my hat and gown and tossing them into a big, open truck outside the Mississippi State coliseum in 1983. It was hot as hell, and I was wearing shorts underneath unlike most of the women around me who had dresses, stockings and even high heels under their gowns.

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[ladd] Greenwood Councilman Lambasted for Racial Slur
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The Associated Press is reporting that Greenwood Councilman John Lee sent an e-mail last week to a group of whites ...

[queen] R. Kelly Trial - who’s to blame?
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So many of you are probably familiar with the case of statutory rape that singer R. Kelly is facing. So word is that Kelly ...

[ladd] Imagine Bush or McCain Playing Taboo!?!
The Associated Press has a fun story about Barack Obama playing Taboo on his campaign plane with young journalists. From ...

[todd] Schimmel’s One of Esquire Mag’s ‘Best Bars’
Calling the local bar and restaurant a "swankateria," Esquire has conferred an impressive honor on the place that "Best of ...

[ladd] Ledger Does Melton-Denying-Allegations Story
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It seems The Clarion-Ledger is suddenly going somewhere it hasn't dared to go in over 20 years in its story today about the ...

[mott] No Laughs in Email Hoax
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There are some sick puppies out there. This release from the Attorney General's office details an e-mail hoax that ...

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» The 2008 Jackson Young Influentials 2
Jackson is the sort of place that has the potential for great change, a mid-sized city with both a rich cultural history and a fierce “up-and-coming” attitude.

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» Julie Skipper
Though it’s hard to believe now, there was a time when Julie Skipper wanted nothing to do with Jackson. A Meridian native, she graduated from Millsaps College in 2001 with a degree in art history.

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A Beautiful, Brooding Revolt
Colour Revolt’s debut LP, “Plunder, Beg, and Curse,” is the product of a precociously mature band, a group with a distinctive and unique sound who is willing to take on heavy themes.

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Pickle Pusses
Some people consider the family a basic building block of society, an environment that nurtures civility and tolerance. But we know better.

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Intertwined Paths
Two of Mississippi’s most famous political figures, Sen. Jim Eastland and civil-rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer, were neighbors in Sunflower County.

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Intertwined Paths
Two of Mississippi’s most famous political figures, Sen. Jim Eastland and civil-rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer, were neighbors in Sunflower County.

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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.

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May 15, 2008 | 09:35 AM
Who will win President of the United States? 136
jeff lucas:
<div class="quote_author">g olden eagle - 14 May 2008 10:57 PM</div>In a surprise move, John Edwards today endorsed Barack Obama for the Democratic Party nomination at a Michigan rally ...

May 14, 2008 | 12:13 PM
U.S. military intervention in Myanmar? 3
golden eagle: I don’t want us to be involved in removing the junta. I just want to get the supplies in there. And to make matters worse, a new cyclone is expected to strike the region in a few ...
May 13, 2008 | 05:43 PM
George Street Grocery 18
Una Malachica: Also, Eudora Welty used it as the setting for one of her short stories that I read in Esquire Magazine 25 or 30 years ago.
<div class="quote_author">s ynapsed - 19 March 2008 03:24 ...

May 13, 2008 | 05:37 PM
Cool places to eat 188
Una Malachica: The Thai House has moved north. It’s across the street from the new location for Cherokee--close to Kroger on I-55.
<div class="quote_author">e msy - 07 May 2008 03:27 PM</div>I don’t ...

May 11, 2008 | 08:25 PM
Fox 40 to begin news operation in May 12
piano_pro93: What’s going on? I thought it was supposed to start at the end of April.
May 11, 2008 | 12:20 PM
Moving to Jackson, where to live? 13
itodd: There’s a company called Belhaven Residential that might be able to help, although I have a feeling that what you’re trying to do is a popular request—get an apartment for the fall but not ...
May 11, 2008 | 10:46 AM
Racial slur incident in Madison the City 48
C.W.: Have y’all seen this?  Unbelievable. http://www.gwcommonw ealth.com/articles/2008/0 5/11/news/top_stories/new s01.txt If this man serves another term, something is badly out of whack in ...
May 08, 2008 | 05:29 PM
So long Rev. Wright 44
Queen601: I certainly hope your right.  We’ve come to far to turn around now.  But I still am a little skeptical.  I mean I don’t expect the man to be militant in his efforts or anything.  I think ...
May 08, 2008 | 03:42 PM
MSP More to Life campaign 3
golden eagle: Much of MCI’s operations are in the Washington area. Their presence here isn’t nearly what is was during the WorldCom era.
May 08, 2008 | 02:41 PM
JFP Around Town 2
itodd: Hi Smooth: I’d love to get specific locations that you’re talking about. Unless I have a confused driver, the JFP should not be in Green boxes, but it might be in Red and Grey boxes that are ...

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May 15, 2008 | 09:35 AM
Republicans Courting Racist Vote in Childers-Davis Race?
ladd: Bubba, I seem to remember reading about the congressional hearings, and their context, in my research, but honestly I don't remember enough good details to go ...
May 15, 2008 | 09:24 AM
Republicans Courting Racist Vote in Childers-Davis Race?
jeff lucas: You made me curious. Here's the most complete piece I can find about it. It does look like the DCCC played a bit loose with the facts—although it is ...
May 15, 2008 | 08:59 AM
Childers Victory Sends 'Shock Waves' Through GOP
Walt: I proudly align myself with Democrats after fully realizing what republicans clearly are at this point - one of, if not the worst, thorn and abomination this country and ...
May 15, 2008 | 08:07 AM
Melton Drug-Dealing Rumors Back
blkokc: castrated????
May 15, 2008 | 12:30 AM
Republicans Courting Racist Vote in Childers-Davis Race?
BubbaT: I would be interested to know the names of those books, if you can remember any, I am always open to learning. I have been trying to find a source for the ...
May 15, 2008 | 12:14 AM
Childers Victory Sends 'Shock Waves' Through GOP
dvc: For which types of elections? Not all of them in Louisiana are open. This is the first presidential election to happen since I moved from MS to LA and I hadn't realized ...
May 14, 2008 | 11:54 PM
Republicans Courting Racist Vote in Childers-Davis Race?
ladd: I didn't say you said he was a hero; my problem with your comments is that you are repeating revisionist "history" about Forrest just like the ones who think he ...
May 14, 2008 | 11:37 PM
Republicans Courting Racist Vote in Childers-Davis Race?
BubbaT: Donna, I never said he was a hero, I just said you were wrong in saying that he was the founder of the klan.
May 14, 2008 | 11:25 PM
Republicans Courting Racist Vote in Childers-Davis Race?
ladd: You made me curious. Here's the most complete piece I can find about it. It does look like the DCCC played a bit loose with the facts—although it is something ...
May 14, 2008 | 11:09 PM
Republicans Courting Racist Vote in Childers-Davis Race?
jeff lucas: Wait, I missed something. Was there proof that Davis supported erecting such a thing? Can someone provide a link supporting that?

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