by Brett Potter
February 16, 2005
Approximately one in six soldiers returning from the war in Iraq shows signs of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or other emotional disorders, according to a study published July 1, 2004, in the New England Journal of Medicine. The study is…
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Heart of ‘The Creative Class’:
Belhaven, Fondren Residents Build A City To Love
by Daniel Townsend
February 9, 2005
When new residents move to Madison Street, Pattye Dunlap makes sure that she takes time to greet the new neighbors and give them information packets about the neighborhood. Dunlap, president of the Belhaven Heights Community Association, said: "If we have…
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February 9, 2005
When new residents move to Madison Street, Pattye Dunlap makes sure that she takes time to greet the new neighbors and give them information packets about the neighborhood. Dunlap, president of the Belhaven Heights Community Association, said: "If we have…
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[The JFP Interview] Deuce McAllister
by Ayana Taylor
Photo by TC Perkins Jr.
February 2, 2005
Standing in line at the Reservoir Winn-Dixie's grand opening Saturday, Jan. 29, you could feel the excitement surging throughout the store from not only customers but store employees as well. After all, Deuce was…
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Photo by TC Perkins Jr.
February 2, 2005
Standing in line at the Reservoir Winn-Dixie's grand opening Saturday, Jan. 29, you could feel the excitement surging throughout the store from not only customers but store employees as well. After all, Deuce was…
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Best of Jackson 2005: The Future Is Now
by Todd Stauffer
January 26, 2005
This year at least doubled the number of ballots we had to contend with for the Best of Jackson 2005 reader poll and for that we are eternally grateful to you, our beloved readers.
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January 26, 2005
This year at least doubled the number of ballots we had to contend with for the Best of Jackson 2005 reader poll and for that we are eternally grateful to you, our beloved readers.
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Best of Jackson 2005: Community
Best Elected Official and Most Under-Appreciated Jacksonian: Mayor Harvey Johnson Jr.
If you had told me a year ago that JFP readers would choose the mayor in these two categories, I would have cracked up. "Election Man" has not had an easy time of it—being heavily criticized no matter…
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If you had told me a year ago that JFP readers would choose the mayor in these two categories, I would have cracked up. "Election Man" has not had an easy time of it—being heavily criticized no matter…
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Best of Jackson 2005: Urban Living
Best Locally Owned Business: All of Chane's (Fondren)
Think global. Shop local. It's emblazoned on one of the many bumper stickers on the back of my car. It's all over the JFP. It's on the lips of my closest friends. And I believe it.
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Think global. Shop local. It's emblazoned on one of the many bumper stickers on the back of my car. It's all over the JFP. It's on the lips of my closest friends. And I believe it.
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Best of Jackson 2005: Food & Drink
Best New Restaurant: Pan Asia (862 Avery Blvd. N., Ridgeland, 956-2686)
An urbane atmosphere, a diverse menu, a well-stocked bar and a friendly staff including chef Grant Nooe—all are part of the Pan Asia experience.
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An urbane atmosphere, a diverse menu, a well-stocked bar and a friendly staff including chef Grant Nooe—all are part of the Pan Asia experience.
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Best of Jackson 2005: Food & Drink (cont.)
Best Mexican: La Cazuela Mexican Grill (1401 E. Fortification St., 353-3014)
"La Caz," as it is known to frequent visitors, has one of Jackson's most varied Mexican menus. Despite offering no less than 25 combination plates, the restaurant also permits à la carte ordering and has a solid children's menu.
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"La Caz," as it is known to frequent visitors, has one of Jackson's most varied Mexican menus. Despite offering no less than 25 combination plates, the restaurant also permits à la carte ordering and has a solid children's menu.
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Best of Jackson 2005: Nightlife
Best Musician: Barry Leach
Tall and slender, looking for all the world like a red-headed poet who might have spent some time in the country, Barry Leach is one fine guitar player.
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Tall and slender, looking for all the world like a red-headed poet who might have spent some time in the country, Barry Leach is one fine guitar player.
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First, Do No Harm:
State Struggles With Record of Juvenile Injustice
by Brett Potter and Donna LaddPhoto by Brett Potter
January 19, 2005
At 17 years old, Tommy Croft has grown up faster than most youth his age in Mississippi. Croft conveys the pain and genuineness in his story about his dark past with…
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Feb 10, 2012Holland's Gulf of America Bill Sweeping the Nation
DonnaLadd: Thanks, Maddow, for the credit and the link love for this post: on.msnbc.com/yflZ4j
Feb 09, 2012
Biz Roundup: Welcoming New Businesses to Town
redlion: Interesting story. I actually patronized one of Scott's stores during a recent six week stay in the DC area.…
Feb 09, 2012
[Outlaw] A More Perfect Union
thabian: Loved this column not only for the very important subject matter, but because it contained a truly entertaining voice. I wanted…
Feb 09, 2012
Holland's Gulf of America Bill Sweeping the Nation
DonnaLadd: Let's not forget when Rep. Holland tried to ban abortion back in 2006. Many of us weren't…
Feb 09, 2012
Holland's Gulf of America Bill Sweeping the Nation
Jason Meeks: brief mention of it in video :) by Colbert (via Twitter trending)
http://tpmmuckraker.talkingpointsmemo.com/2012/02/mississippi_rep_wants_the_gulf_of_mexico_renamed_t.php
Feb 09, 2012
Holland's Gulf of America Bill Sweeping the Nation
DonnaLadd: Oh, and I love it when Mississippi punks the nation.
Feb 09, 2012
Holland's Gulf of America Bill Sweeping the Nation
DonnaLadd: I'm surprised anyone took it seriously. We heard about it earlier the week, and it seemed obvious before…
Feb 09, 2012
Holland's Gulf of America Bill Sweeping the Nation
Lori G: I thought it was genius when I saw it. Of course, I knew the Colbert joke. I…
Feb 09, 2012
Holland's Gulf of America Bill Sweeping the Nation
DonnaLadd: I can totally see Holland on Colbert, both pretending to be conservatives! Ha!
Feb 09, 2012
Fight the Power
rlnave: Attorney General Jim Hood was worried for nothing. Even though he was at the Supreme Court making arguments in the ongoing pardon case…