by R.L. Nave
May 18, 2012
One spring afternoon in 2001, Jan Michael Brawner slipped into the home of his ex-in-laws, Jane and Carl Craft, in rural Tate County, and stole a .22-caliber rifle.
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Mayor Refutes Business Challenges
by Ronni Mott
May 18, 2012
In announcing their candidacies for mayor of Jackson, Ward 2 Councilman Chokwe Lumumba and Ward 4 Councilman Frank Bluntson made changing the city’s business practices front and center in their campaigns.
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May 18, 2012
In announcing their candidacies for mayor of Jackson, Ward 2 Councilman Chokwe Lumumba and Ward 4 Councilman Frank Bluntson made changing the city’s business practices front and center in their campaigns.
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Few Fireworks Over Budget
by R.L. Nave
May 2, 2012
Jackson Mayor Harvey Johnson Jr. Spent Monday, April 30, lobbying lawmakers to pass a bill to let the city to levy a small sales tax increase for infrastructure improvements. At first, the mayor's charm seemed to work on lawmakers. In…
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May 2, 2012
Jackson Mayor Harvey Johnson Jr. Spent Monday, April 30, lobbying lawmakers to pass a bill to let the city to levy a small sales tax increase for infrastructure improvements. At first, the mayor's charm seemed to work on lawmakers. In…
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A Second Chance
by Jacob Fuller
April 25, 2012
While the Jackson Police Department's tools for reducing crime include more officers patrolling the streets, restructuring beats and adding new technology, the city of Jackson is in the planning stages of a more complex weapon for fighting crime.
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April 25, 2012
While the Jackson Police Department's tools for reducing crime include more officers patrolling the streets, restructuring beats and adding new technology, the city of Jackson is in the planning stages of a more complex weapon for fighting crime.
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[Dish] Under Pressure: Fighting to Keep ‘Choice’ In State
by Valerie Wells
April 25, 2012
Shelley Abrams is fighting the state of Virginia's attack on abortion rights. Earlier this month, she was arrested on the steps of the state capitol in Richmond, Va. She oversees several clinics that provide legal abortion services, including one in…
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April 25, 2012
Shelley Abrams is fighting the state of Virginia's attack on abortion rights. Earlier this month, she was arrested on the steps of the state capitol in Richmond, Va. She oversees several clinics that provide legal abortion services, including one in…
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Progress, At a Snail’s Pace
by Jacob Fuller
April 25, 2012
City government is rarely accused of acting quickly. The Jackson City Council is working hard to assure that remains true.
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April 25, 2012
City government is rarely accused of acting quickly. The Jackson City Council is working hard to assure that remains true.
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Anti-Abortion ‘TRAP’ Law Part of Nationwide Trend
by Elizabeth Waibel
April 18, 2012
The governor signed the first major piece of anti-abortion legislation into law this year—a measure designed to close the state's only abortion clinic.
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April 18, 2012
The governor signed the first major piece of anti-abortion legislation into law this year—a measure designed to close the state's only abortion clinic.
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JPD Adds 24 New Officers
by Jacob Fuller
April 11, 2012
The 49th basic recruit class of the Jackson Police Department graduated Friday from the Jackson Police Training Academy. The class of 24 recruits moves the department closer to Chief Rebecca Coleman's goals for patrol size and overtime reduction.
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April 11, 2012
The 49th basic recruit class of the Jackson Police Department graduated Friday from the Jackson Police Training Academy. The class of 24 recruits moves the department closer to Chief Rebecca Coleman's goals for patrol size and overtime reduction.
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CityBeat: From Docket Breakdown to State Champs
by Jacob Fuller
April 4, 2012
What is it Good For?
Some Jackson City Council members continue to miss work sessions. The Council holds the sessions the day before regular meetings to work out details and prepare for the agenda of the following day's meeting.
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April 4, 2012
What is it Good For?
Some Jackson City Council members continue to miss work sessions. The Council holds the sessions the day before regular meetings to work out details and prepare for the agenda of the following day's meeting.
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‘Internalized Racism’
by R.L. Nave
April 4, 2012
Damien Henderson scrawled the words "Rest in Paradise" on a vent outside his brother Ryan's dorm room at Jackson State University last week before leading approximately 200 college students dressed in red in a peaceful march to the Palisades Apartments,…
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April 4, 2012
Damien Henderson scrawled the words "Rest in Paradise" on a vent outside his brother Ryan's dorm room at Jackson State University last week before leading approximately 200 college students dressed in red in a peaceful march to the Palisades Apartments,…
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JPS One Step Closer to New Superintendent
by Elizabeth Waibel
April 4, 2012
Jackson Public Schools has narrowed down the field of possible superintendents to two, and the public will get a chance to meet them next week. From 71 applicants, the board selected Dennis L. Carpenter and Cedrick Gray as finalists for…
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April 4, 2012
Jackson Public Schools has narrowed down the field of possible superintendents to two, and the public will get a chance to meet them next week. From 71 applicants, the board selected Dennis L. Carpenter and Cedrick Gray as finalists for…
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Rankin County Teens’ Hate Spree Punished
by Jacob Fuller and R.L. Nave
March 28, 2012
As people rallied across the nation calling for justice in the racially charged shooting death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin in Florida, Jackson was center stage for a landmark hate-crimes hearing.
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March 28, 2012
As people rallied across the nation calling for justice in the racially charged shooting death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin in Florida, Jackson was center stage for a landmark hate-crimes hearing.
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[Dish] Raise Your Voice
by Ronni Mott
March 28, 2012
Imam Ali Siddiqui is intimately familiar with the destructive nature of religious fundamentalism and the problems of immigration in the modern world. Born in 1944, his family fled their native India in 1950, in the wake of that country's liberation…
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March 28, 2012
Imam Ali Siddiqui is intimately familiar with the destructive nature of religious fundamentalism and the problems of immigration in the modern world. Born in 1944, his family fled their native India in 1950, in the wake of that country's liberation…
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Fondren Plans Back on the Table
by Jacob Fuller
March 28, 2012
After nearly a year of dormancy, Watkins Development's plans for the Fondren strip on North State Street are back in action. Jason Watkins, a partner in Watkins Development, is negotiating a contract to purchase the Pix/Capri Theatre from owner Logan…
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March 28, 2012
After nearly a year of dormancy, Watkins Development's plans for the Fondren strip on North State Street are back in action. Jason Watkins, a partner in Watkins Development, is negotiating a contract to purchase the Pix/Capri Theatre from owner Logan…
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Despite More Revenue, Budget Fight Looms
by R.L. Nave
March 21, 2012
Even though no legislative budget exists yet, that hasn't stopped Democratic and Republican legislators from staking out positions on key areas.
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March 21, 2012
Even though no legislative budget exists yet, that hasn't stopped Democratic and Republican legislators from staking out positions on key areas.
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1822 Square (Almost) Ready to Break Ground
by Jacob Fuller
March 21, 2012
The fate of a major mixed-used development in downtown Jackson rests in the hands of city leaders.
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March 21, 2012
The fate of a major mixed-used development in downtown Jackson rests in the hands of city leaders.
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Fortification Street Bids Coming
by Jacob Fuller
March 14, 2012
Fortification Street is a minefield of potholes and cracks and a patchwork of new and old resurfacing. After years of talk, Jackson officials have finally announced that the street, arguably the worst in the city, is getting a much-needed makeover.
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March 14, 2012
Fortification Street is a minefield of potholes and cracks and a patchwork of new and old resurfacing. After years of talk, Jackson officials have finally announced that the street, arguably the worst in the city, is getting a much-needed makeover.
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[Media Eye] Charging for Inexperience
by Valerie Wells
March 14, 2012
As a dozen experienced journalists at The Clarion-Ledger weigh the pros and cons of taking an early retirement, the daily newspaper's parent company wants to start charging for online content.
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March 14, 2012
As a dozen experienced journalists at The Clarion-Ledger weigh the pros and cons of taking an early retirement, the daily newspaper's parent company wants to start charging for online content.
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New School Planned for West Jackson
by Elizabeth Waibel
March 7, 2012
Plans for a new elementary school in west Jackson are nearing completion. The new school, which will be built at 1520 W. Capitol St., will replace Barr and Poindexter elementary schools.
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March 7, 2012
Plans for a new elementary school in west Jackson are nearing completion. The new school, which will be built at 1520 W. Capitol St., will replace Barr and Poindexter elementary schools.
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Pushing the Beer Limit
by R.L. Nave
February 29, 2012
Asking Craig Hendry to name his favorite beer is like asking him which of his two kids he likes best.
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February 29, 2012
Asking Craig Hendry to name his favorite beer is like asking him which of his two kids he likes best.
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May 03, 2012Few Fireworks Over Budget
Iwrite Poetry: There seem to be cheers for the redistricting plans in the house and senate. African American lawmakers shouldn't be in that…
May 03, 2012
Few Fireworks Over Budget
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Apr 24, 2012
Changing 'The Perceivers' of Black Males
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Apr 23, 2012
State No. 1 for Teen Pregnancy
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Apr 23, 2012
State No. 1 for Teen Pregnancy
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Apr 13, 2012
State May Shutter Abortion Clinic
BobbyKearan: No comments on this story of Republican lawmakers using large amounts of taxpayer money and time to pass laws targeted at…
Apr 11, 2012
'Internalized Racism'
FrankMickens: "If you can't walk in my shoes to feel what I feel, at least look at where I'm standing"
The best…
Apr 10, 2012
'Internalized Racism'
DonnaLadd: I'm way over my head, Jeff, but I would certainly volunteer to help any way I can, and I welcome suggestions. My chosen way…
Apr 10, 2012
'Internalized Racism'
Jeff Lucas: Renaldo, the collective low self-esteem and self-hatred of AAs is at such a crisis level that it defies my ability to formulate a…
Apr 10, 2012
'Internalized Racism'
DonnaLadd: Here are some links about "internalized racism" that might help provoke thought and discussion. Not endorsing any of them, just linking them (smile):
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