by Funmi "Queen" Franklin
May 9, 2012
"God Almighty created each and every one of us for a place in the world, and for the least of us to think that we were created only to be what we are—and not what we can make ourselves—is…
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[Editor’s Note] The Lies We Tell
by Ronni Mott, Managing Editor
May 2, 2012
Last Friday's email brought this little gem to my inbox: Super PACs spent $23 million on deceptive or misleading advertising in GOP primary races, more than half of all advertising they purchased through April 3. Now, you might…
May 2, 2012
Last Friday's email brought this little gem to my inbox: Super PACs spent $23 million on deceptive or misleading advertising in GOP primary races, more than half of all advertising they purchased through April 3. Now, you might…
[Editorial] Voter Shenanigans Could be Costly
May 3, 2012
A curious exchange took place between Rep. John Hines, D-Greenville, and Republican Speaker Philip Gunn of Clinton over the weekend, as the Legislature hammered a budget for state agencies. Hines, who'd forgotten to vote an earlier bill, asked if he could record a vote…
A curious exchange took place between Rep. John Hines, D-Greenville, and Republican Speaker Philip Gunn of Clinton over the weekend, as the Legislature hammered a budget for state agencies. Hines, who'd forgotten to vote an earlier bill, asked if he could record a vote…
[Brown] Moving Forward
by Ryan Brown
May 3, 2012
On May 5, Democrats from across the Third Congressional District of Mississippi will meet at the Golden Moon Resort in Philadelphia to elect their slate of leaders for the next four years. These are important elections that will help move…
May 3, 2012
On May 5, Democrats from across the Third Congressional District of Mississippi will meet at the Golden Moon Resort in Philadelphia to elect their slate of leaders for the next four years. These are important elections that will help move…
[Brown] Why Charter Schools Died
by Rep. Cecil Brown, D-Jackson
May 3, 2012
It appears that all of the charter-school proposals are dead for this legislative session. These bills were defeated by a coalition of Democrats and Republicans in the House with the support of hundreds of school-board members, administrators, teachers,…
May 3, 2012
It appears that all of the charter-school proposals are dead for this legislative session. These bills were defeated by a coalition of Democrats and Republicans in the House with the support of hundreds of school-board members, administrators, teachers,…
[Barkley] Power of the Purse and the Pill
by Whitney Barkley
May 2, 2012
Ever since Rick Santorum fired the first shot in the "war on women" in a campaign speech labeling birth control as "dangerous," the "women's issues" media narrative of the 2012 presidential campaign season has revolved around the candidates' attempts to…
May 2, 2012
Ever since Rick Santorum fired the first shot in the "war on women" in a campaign speech labeling birth control as "dangerous," the "women's issues" media narrative of the 2012 presidential campaign season has revolved around the candidates' attempts to…
[Editor’s Note] Young, Impressive, Ours
by Donna Ladd, Editor-in-Chief
April 25, 2012
"For these are all our children, we will all profit by or pay for what they become."
--James Baldwin
When freelance writer Greg Pigott turned in his write-up of Mark Scott of Callaway High School…
April 25, 2012
"For these are all our children, we will all profit by or pay for what they become."
--James Baldwin
When freelance writer Greg Pigott turned in his write-up of Mark Scott of Callaway High School…
[Editorial] ‘Father’ Doesn’t Always Know Best
April 25, 2012
At a recent event featuring Speaker Philip Gunn and Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves, Gunn told the audience that Reeves and his wife had recently celebrated the birth of their third daughter. Gunn said he especially sympathized with what Reeves is going through in caring…
At a recent event featuring Speaker Philip Gunn and Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves, Gunn told the audience that Reeves and his wife had recently celebrated the birth of their third daughter. Gunn said he especially sympathized with what Reeves is going through in caring…
[Stiggers] Cool and Creamy
by Ken Stiggers
April 25, 2012
Mister Ice Creamy Man: "Spring is here and the days are longer. It's time to break out my new and improved Ice Creamy Truck, courtesy of Congressman Smokey 'Robinson' McBride's Ghetto Science Community Small Business Bailout money. My lovely wife,…
April 25, 2012
Mister Ice Creamy Man: "Spring is here and the days are longer. It's time to break out my new and improved Ice Creamy Truck, courtesy of Congressman Smokey 'Robinson' McBride's Ghetto Science Community Small Business Bailout money. My lovely wife,…
[Kamikaze] Enemies of Progress
by Kamikaze
April 25, 2012
When the check writers determine who the law writers are, the system never changes. When bureaucrats are allowed to govern with impunity, the system never changes. In or out of office, where we don't have natural leaders, citizens—and more importantly, children—are…
April 25, 2012
When the check writers determine who the law writers are, the system never changes. When bureaucrats are allowed to govern with impunity, the system never changes. In or out of office, where we don't have natural leaders, citizens—and more importantly, children—are…
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May 16, 2012National Bicycle Month Events
awelch1213: Ride of Silence today (Wednesday, 16th) in Ridgeland 6:30pm at Northpark Mall
Mentioned, but not elaborated on: EPIC BIKE…
May 16, 2012
[Editor's Note] Boys Will Be Boys
Laurie Bertram Roberts: Ugh I didn't know taking photos of people in public places was now a matter of state security…
May 16, 2012
[Letter] Ashamed
Jenni Watson: I agree. It's also downright cheating because the Repubs who passed it know exactly who it's going to disenfranchise- that's why they did…
May 16, 2012
[Editorial] Don't Just Complain; Engage!
Jenni Watson: It's not like we are trying not to be engaged. Look at that, a 5:30pm meeting. You don't want us…
May 16, 2012
[Editorial] Don't Just Complain; Engage!
RobbieR: This is a great editorial. Couldn't agree with it more.
May 16, 2012
One Lake Set to 'Run Pretty Rapid'
DonnaLadd: Golden, Mr. McGowan says there will be no economic gain for him, that he put his land in a…
May 15, 2012
One Lake Set to 'Run Pretty Rapid'
golden eagle: We definitely need as much transparency as possible. Just because there could be huge economic gain for the…
May 15, 2012
One Lake Set to 'Run Pretty Rapid'
DonnaLadd: As someone who has been on this flood-control beat for a while now, I'd be a whole lot more…
May 14, 2012
Family Remembers a Fallen Hero
justjess: Could the poem be published in the Jackson Free Press. I would like to read it.
May 14, 2012
Three Could Face June Execution
rlnave: Attorney General Jim Hood's spokeswoman confirmed in an email that Hood will "file motions to reset the execution dates on all…