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[Melton] - Melton Indictments: The JFP Story That Started It All
Read Adam Lynch's breaking story that first revealed Mayor Frank Melton's Aug. 26 alleged rampage on Ridgeway Street in Jackson—the accusations that led to felony indictions of Melton and his bodyguards two weeks later on Sept. 15. Adam's story first appeared the afternoon of Sept. 1, 2006. You can…
by ladd on 07/11/08 at 11:27 PM Comments (164) -- Read More...
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Ladd Profiles Frank Melton in Reason Magazine
JFP Editor Donna Ladd writes about Mayor Frank Melton's shenanigans for Reason Magazine. The piece starts:
Last September, my newspaper reported that on August 26, 2006, Jackson, Mississippi Mayor Frank Melton had taken an entourage of police officers and teenagers (some with criminal records) to a…
by ladd on 10/23/07 at 08:57 PM Comments (0) -- Read More...
Last September, my newspaper reported that on August 26, 2006, Jackson, Mississippi Mayor Frank Melton had taken an entourage of police officers and teenagers (some with criminal records) to a…
by ladd on 10/23/07 at 08:57 PM Comments (0) -- Read More...
The Melton Tapes: Donna Ladd’s Interviews with Frank Melton
In spring 2006, Mayor Frank Melton broke his 14-month silence toward the Jackson Free Press, after refusing to give an interview to the newspaper after critical coverage of his campaign by JFP editor Donna Ladd, who was later joined by Adam Lynch and Brian Johnson. Over several weeks, Ladd spent…
by ladd on 10/18/07 at 03:22 PM Comments (0) -- Read More...
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Federal Grand Jury Probing Frank Melton?
The Jackson Free Press has gotten reports over the last week that people high up in the Melton administration are appearing before a federal grand jury this week to testify about his actions. Sources tell us that City Attorney Sarah O'Reilly Evans was scheduled to appear yesterday, and The Clarion-Ledger…
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Melton Pulls $3 Million From City’s Reserves
by Adam Lynch
September 28, 2007
The administration of Jackson Mayor Frank Melton got its wish from the council in a 3-to-2 vote in favor of raiding $3 million from the city’s $7 million budget reserve fund to fix a lingering hole in the 2007 budget.…
by ladd on 09/28/07 at 10:03 AM Comments (7) -- Read More...
September 28, 2007
The administration of Jackson Mayor Frank Melton got its wish from the council in a 3-to-2 vote in favor of raiding $3 million from the city’s $7 million budget reserve fund to fix a lingering hole in the 2007 budget.…
by ladd on 09/28/07 at 10:03 AM Comments (7) -- Read More...
Is the Melton Administration Breaking the City?
The Clarion-Ledger is reporting that the Melton administration revealed to City Council today that they still need $3 million in order to balance the city's budget—even though Council has already adopted a 2008 budget, which was supposed to balance the budget. The city wants to borrow the $3 million…
by ladd on 09/24/07 at 03:17 PM Comments (9) -- Read More...
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BREAKING: Did Mayor Fire Cops for Muddling Domestic Case?
by Candy Hagwood and Donna Ladd
Sept. 20, 2007
Sources tell the Jackson Free Press that Mayor Frank Melton may have fired police officers who muddled the response to reports on Ludlow Street Monday that Henry Phillips, 50, was brandishing a weapon outside the house of…
by ladd on 09/20/07 at 03:34 PM Comments (33) -- Read More...
Sept. 20, 2007
Sources tell the Jackson Free Press that Mayor Frank Melton may have fired police officers who muddled the response to reports on Ludlow Street Monday that Henry Phillips, 50, was brandishing a weapon outside the house of…
by ladd on 09/20/07 at 03:34 PM Comments (33) -- Read More...
Melton Doesn’t Show, Fails to Deliver on Promise
by Adam Lynch
September 7, 2007
Amid rumors that he is en route to Las Vegas for a music awards event, Jackson Mayor Frank Melton fell through on his pronouncement to deliver a new budget proposal this morning—and didn't show up himself for city budget meetings.…
by ladd on 09/07/07 at 10:50 AM Comments (62) -- Read More...
September 7, 2007
Amid rumors that he is en route to Las Vegas for a music awards event, Jackson Mayor Frank Melton fell through on his pronouncement to deliver a new budget proposal this morning—and didn't show up himself for city budget meetings.…
by ladd on 09/07/07 at 10:50 AM Comments (62) -- Read More...
Melton to Devise New Budget
by Adam Lynch
September 6, 2007
Jackson Mayor Frank Melton told City Council members this morning to toss out the current city budget after some members criticized the discord between the mayor and his own budget. He vowed to produce a new budget by tomorrow morning.
by maggie on 09/06/07 at 12:27 PM Comments (18) -- Read More...
September 6, 2007
Jackson Mayor Frank Melton told City Council members this morning to toss out the current city budget after some members criticized the discord between the mayor and his own budget. He vowed to produce a new budget by tomorrow morning.
by maggie on 09/06/07 at 12:27 PM Comments (18) -- Read More...
Melton Asks Warner to Oversee Ex-Con Staff
by Donna Ladd
August 30, 2007
At District Attorney-elect Robert Smith’s victory party, Mayor Frank Melton said that Smith is one of his long-time “kids” who will now help him with the young men of Jackson he is trying to save. "I thank God tonight that…
by ladd on 08/30/07 at 05:33 PM Comments (15) -- Read More...
August 30, 2007
At District Attorney-elect Robert Smith’s victory party, Mayor Frank Melton said that Smith is one of his long-time “kids” who will now help him with the young men of Jackson he is trying to save. "I thank God tonight that…
by ladd on 08/30/07 at 05:33 PM Comments (15) -- Read More...
Melton Presents New D.A., Kept Distance During Campaign
Citizen bloggers are reporting that a jubilant Mayor Frank Melton introduced Robert Smith, his choice for district attorney, last night at Smith's campaign gathering. In his remarks, made before Smith's, the mayor said that Smith was his choice for the office, but that he had needed to keep his distance…
by ladd on 08/29/07 at 07:36 AM Comments (19) -- Read More...
by ladd on 08/29/07 at 07:36 AM Comments (19) -- Read More...
State of the City: ‘Mistakes of the Heart’
by Adam Lynch
August 24, 2007
Lots of determination, but no details formed the substance of Mayor Frank Melton’s State of the City Address at the Alamo Theatre this morning. An emotional Melton, who is under investigation by the FBI, took the stage after an introduction…
by maggie on 08/24/07 at 06:11 PM Comments (37) -- Read More...
August 24, 2007
Lots of determination, but no details formed the substance of Mayor Frank Melton’s State of the City Address at the Alamo Theatre this morning. An emotional Melton, who is under investigation by the FBI, took the stage after an introduction…
by maggie on 08/24/07 at 06:11 PM Comments (37) -- Read More...
The FBI Serves Subpoenas, Reserve Spending is a Possibility
by Adam Lynch
The city of Jackson has been hit with more subpoenas this week, according to Special Assistant to City Attorney Pieter Teeuwissen.
"The FBI has asked me not to comment on specifics, but we have been issued new subpoenas this week that…
by maggie on 08/03/07 at 11:52 AM Comments (23) -- Read More...
The city of Jackson has been hit with more subpoenas this week, according to Special Assistant to City Attorney Pieter Teeuwissen.
"The FBI has asked me not to comment on specifics, but we have been issued new subpoenas this week that…
by maggie on 08/03/07 at 11:52 AM Comments (23) -- Read More...
BREAKING: Invite Suggests Melton Fundraiser for Sheriff Candidate
July 11, 2007
by Adam Lynch
A document (PDF, 40 KB) received via fax by the Jackson Free Press makes it appear that Jackson Mayor Frank Melton is planning a fundraiser at his home for Hinds County Sheriff candidate and city spokesman Tyrone Lewis.
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by on 07/11/07 at 02:38 PM Comments (93) -- Read More...
by Adam Lynch
A document (PDF, 40 KB) received via fax by the Jackson Free Press makes it appear that Jackson Mayor Frank Melton is planning a fundraiser at his home for Hinds County Sheriff candidate and city spokesman Tyrone Lewis.
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Melton: ‘I’m An Expert Swimmer and All That …”
by Adam Lynch
July 5, 2007
A hasty council vote to select a new president delivered predictable results last Tuesday, as two deeply divided factions squared off against one another. The meeting also featured a mayor who apologized, threatened, cajoled, rambled and alleged that two of…
by ladd on 07/05/07 at 12:19 PM Comments (35) -- Read More...
July 5, 2007
A hasty council vote to select a new president delivered predictable results last Tuesday, as two deeply divided factions squared off against one another. The meeting also featured a mayor who apologized, threatened, cajoled, rambled and alleged that two of…
by ladd on 07/05/07 at 12:19 PM Comments (35) -- Read More...
City’s War on Sex Toys Is Back
Just when you thought that the Jackson Police Department isn't up to the challenge posed by escalating crime, they prove you wrong. Per The Clarion-Ledger tonight:
The Jackson Police Department raided two adult bookstores Monday afternoon and arrested an owner and the clerks working at those…
by ladd on 07/02/07 at 08:30 PM Comments (60) -- Read More...
The Jackson Police Department raided two adult bookstores Monday afternoon and arrested an owner and the clerks working at those…
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Council Confirms Three Melton Appointments
by Adam Lynch
July 2, 2007
Jackson City Council voted to confirm three mayoral picks for top city positions this morning. Council members Frank Bluntson, Charles Tillman, Kennneth Stokes, Margaret Barrett-Simon and Marshand Crisler voted to confirm Assistant Chief Vernon Hughes as fire chief with a…
by ladd on 07/02/07 at 12:15 PM Comments (5) -- Read More...
July 2, 2007
Jackson City Council voted to confirm three mayoral picks for top city positions this morning. Council members Frank Bluntson, Charles Tillman, Kennneth Stokes, Margaret Barrett-Simon and Marshand Crisler voted to confirm Assistant Chief Vernon Hughes as fire chief with a…
by ladd on 07/02/07 at 12:15 PM Comments (5) -- Read More...
Phillips Group Close to Jackson Contracts?
The Jackson Redevelopment Authority has chosen a development consortium out of Dallas, Texas, with very close ties to controversial developer Gene Phillips as the developers of the Convention Center hotel, and may hand them the contract to refurbish the Standard Life building shortly, according to The Clarion-Ledger.
by ladd on 06/27/07 at 02:32 PM Comments (18) -- Read More...
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BREAKING: Melton to Veto Payroll
by Adam Lynch
June 25, 2007
Mayor Frank Melton vowed to veto an amendment City Council made to the city's payroll this morning.
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June 25, 2007
Mayor Frank Melton vowed to veto an amendment City Council made to the city's payroll this morning.
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Oct 23, 2008PDFs of Documents Filed in U.S. v. Melton
L.W.: Wow, look at all of those documents. There's so much that goes on behind the scenes of a…
Feb 08, 2008
Federal Grand Jury Probing Frank Melton?
L.W.: Enjoy it while it lasts, dude.
Feb 08, 2008
Federal Grand Jury Probing Frank Melton?
golden eagle '97: Elmer Melton has been verwy, verwy quiet lately. In fact, a little too quiet. That's a good thing,…
Feb 08, 2008
Federal Grand Jury Probing Frank Melton?
L.W.: My guess is that we won't hear a peep until the investigation is complete.
Feb 08, 2008
Federal Grand Jury Probing Frank Melton?
justjess: Ray Carter, In the famous words of Buckwheat, OOOTAY!!!!!!!!!!
Feb 08, 2008
Federal Grand Jury Probing Frank Melton?
Ray Carter: Freed at last. Thank God Almighty they didn't find anything, and Frank is free at last. Now he can…
Feb 08, 2008
Federal Grand Jury Probing Frank Melton?
justjess: What is the status of the "FBI INVESTIGATION?"
Jan 31, 2008
City's War on Sex Toys Is Back
L.W.: I watched that report for about five seconds. Didn't interest me.
Jan 31, 2008
City's War on Sex Toys Is Back
golden eagle '97: Anybody watch WLBT's 10pm newscast last night? Reporter Kandiss Krone went undercover to the adult video store…
Dec 08, 2007
Frank Melton vs. King Edward
FriendsofJackson: http://www.clarionledger.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071205/BIZ/712050415
Well, it's happening. Reconstruction of the King Edward has begun, according to the Clarion Ledger.
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