by Todd Stauffer
November 29, 2006
On Saturday, Nov. 18, 2006, The Clarion-Ledger published an editorial titled "Will DA Accept Another Plea Bargain?" in which the writer made a huge error when he wrote the following:
"After District Attorney Faye Peterson and…
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[Parks] There Is No Other
by Casey Parks
November 29, 2006
In journalism school, we were taught not to intervene in our stories. After working in Mississippi, where I helped organize benefits to raise money to help fix some of the problems I covered, I felt a little iffy about the…
November 29, 2006
In journalism school, we were taught not to intervene in our stories. After working in Mississippi, where I helped organize benefits to raise money to help fix some of the problems I covered, I felt a little iffy about the…
[Stiggers] When Kramer Cracked
by Ken Stiggers
November 29, 2006
Nurse Tootie: "This is your favorite nurse sitting in for Boneqweesha Jones on the Boneqweesha Report. As you all know, that Kramer dude from the sitcom 'Seinfeld' had some N-words for two African Americans while performing his comedy act at…
November 29, 2006
Nurse Tootie: "This is your favorite nurse sitting in for Boneqweesha Jones on the Boneqweesha Report. As you all know, that Kramer dude from the sitcom 'Seinfeld' had some N-words for two African Americans while performing his comedy act at…
[Letters] No. 11, November 30 - December 6
Toward a Consensus on Two Lakes?
The dream of a publicly accessible lake running through Metro Jackson, providing flood control and stimulating community development, will move closer to reality in coming weeks. The prospect of the LeFleur Lakes project becoming a reality has never been greater.
The dream of a publicly accessible lake running through Metro Jackson, providing flood control and stimulating community development, will move closer to reality in coming weeks. The prospect of the LeFleur Lakes project becoming a reality has never been greater.
[Editor’s Note] Tarring and Feathering Faye Peterson
by Donna Ladd
November 21, 2006
I was sitting in the student center at Belhaven College Friday afternoon, participating in a media-ethics forum with several other media leaders from around town. The conversation was compelling, and there was a great deal of mea culpa (not to…
November 21, 2006
I was sitting in the student center at Belhaven College Friday afternoon, participating in a media-ethics forum with several other media leaders from around town. The conversation was compelling, and there was a great deal of mea culpa (not to…
[Kamikaze] Don’t Blow It
by Kamikaze
November 22, 2006
After I signed my first recording contract, an old industry mentor asked me: "You've bought the album. Now what are you going to do with it?" In other words, now that you got what you wanted, how are you going to…
November 22, 2006
After I signed my first recording contract, an old industry mentor asked me: "You've bought the album. Now what are you going to do with it?" In other words, now that you got what you wanted, how are you going to…
[Stiggers] A Dose of Holiday Reality
by Ken Stiggers
November 22, 2006
Boneqweesha Jones: "It's 'Late, Late, Late Night Conversations,' the television show for insomniacs who are tired of looking at those food-processing and real-estate infomercials. My special guest is Sis. Judy McBride, representing the esteemed members of the McBride family and…
November 22, 2006
Boneqweesha Jones: "It's 'Late, Late, Late Night Conversations,' the television show for insomniacs who are tired of looking at those food-processing and real-estate infomercials. My special guest is Sis. Judy McBride, representing the esteemed members of the McBride family and…
[Parks] Mississippi: America’s Africa
by Casey Parks
November 22, 2006
Before New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof and I left on our trip to Africa in September, WNYC's Brian Lehrer interviewed us on his radio show. A caller asked us why we were leaving the country to cover poverty when…
November 22, 2006
Before New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof and I left on our trip to Africa in September, WNYC's Brian Lehrer interviewed us on his radio show. A caller asked us why we were leaving the country to cover poverty when…
[Publisher’s Note] Welcome, Mr. Whitaker
by Todd Stauffer
November 15, 2006
Just in case y'all missed it last week, The Clarion-Ledger's most recent publisher, John Newhouse II, has left his post at the C-L, and we're told, the employ of the Gannett Co. chain entirely.
The state's…
November 15, 2006
Just in case y'all missed it last week, The Clarion-Ledger's most recent publisher, John Newhouse II, has left his post at the C-L, and we're told, the employ of the Gannett Co. chain entirely.
The state's…
[Chickdom] Parenting From The Box
by Emily Braden BabbitPhoto courtesy of Emily Braden Babbit
November 15, 2006
Just three weeks into our marriage, I called my new husband, Mr. Steam Jeans, to ask a very simple question, "Honey, do you want to do 'Wife Swap?'" His immediate…
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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…