by R.L. Nave
Feb. 9, 2012
As a storyline that's already seen car chases, nation-wide manhunts and a cameo by the Antichrist, it's fitting that the next installment of the Mississippi Pardongate saga featured a dramatic courtroom scene.
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[City/County] [Politics] 
Ward 3 Candidates Speak
by Valerie Wells
Feb. 9, 2012
Change, moderator Othor Cain said, was the theme of a Feb. 7 forum at the Jackson Medical Mall. Nine candidates vying to represent Ward 3 on the Jackson City Council discussed crime, street improvement and economic development.
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Feb. 9, 2012
Change, moderator Othor Cain said, was the theme of a Feb. 7 forum at the Jackson Medical Mall. Nine candidates vying to represent Ward 3 on the Jackson City Council discussed crime, street improvement and economic development.
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[Sports] 
Person of the Day: Wendi Reed
by Bryan Flynn
Feb. 9, 2012
Last season was historic for the Jackson State Lady Tigers softball team. Under first-year head coach Rick Fremin, the team won more than 20 games for the fourth time in program history. More importantly, the Lady Tigers won their first…
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Feb. 9, 2012
Last season was historic for the Jackson State Lady Tigers softball team. Under first-year head coach Rick Fremin, the team won more than 20 games for the fourth time in program history. More importantly, the Lady Tigers won their first…
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[Crime] [Justice] [State] 
Mississippi Executed Hart Turner
by Ronni Mott
February 8, 2012
UPDATE: Mississippi executed Edwin Hart Turner Feb. 8 at 6:21 p.m.
Attorney General Jim Hood this morning argued successfully in a federal appeals court in New Orleans to lift a stay of execution for Edwin Hart Turner.…
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February 8, 2012
UPDATE: Mississippi executed Edwin Hart Turner Feb. 8 at 6:21 p.m.
Attorney General Jim Hood this morning argued successfully in a federal appeals court in New Orleans to lift a stay of execution for Edwin Hart Turner.…
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[Politics] [State] 
Fight the Power
by R.L. Nave
Feb. 8, 2012
When something called the Child Rape Protection Act passes by a margin of 106 votes to 9, you'd think that discussion would be minimal. That wasn't the case last week when House lawmakers spent more than four hours locking horns…
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Feb. 8, 2012
When something called the Child Rape Protection Act passes by a margin of 106 votes to 9, you'd think that discussion would be minimal. That wasn't the case last week when House lawmakers spent more than four hours locking horns…
by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on 02/08/12 at 11:14 AM Comments (2) -- Read More...
[health care] [Politics] [State] 
Want Medicaid? Ditch the Vanity Plate
by Elizabeth Waibel
Feb. 8, 2012
Within the past few weeks, legislators have rolled out bills to put extra requirements and tests on public-assistance benefits, from wide-ranging drug and nicotine tests to specifications regarding license plates.
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Feb. 8, 2012
Within the past few weeks, legislators have rolled out bills to put extra requirements and tests on public-assistance benefits, from wide-ranging drug and nicotine tests to specifications regarding license plates.
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[Barbour] [Capitol] [Crime] [Noise] [Justice] [Politics] [State] 
In Their Words: Jason Moffitt
The JFP is featuring the stories of some of the people Gov. Haley Barbour pardoned, in their own words.
By R.L. Nave
Jason Clint Moffitt
Benton County, 2009
Jason Moffitt comes from what of his letter of recommendation writers…
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By R.L. Nave
Jason Clint Moffitt
Benton County, 2009
Jason Moffitt comes from what of his letter of recommendation writers…
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[Politics] [State] 
Sunshine Act Aimed at AG Hood
by R.L. Nave
Feb. 7, 2012
Before a House Judiciary A Committee commenced this morning, a young staffer quipped to a buddy that with the end of hunting season in Mississippi, he has nothing to look forward to.
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Feb. 7, 2012
Before a House Judiciary A Committee commenced this morning, a young staffer quipped to a buddy that with the end of hunting season in Mississippi, he has nothing to look forward to.
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[business] [City/County] 
Biz Roundup: Welcoming New Businesses to Town
by Elyane Alexander
Feb. 7, 2012
Royal Bleu Fashions
One University Place has opened its doors to a new boutique in the heart of Jackson.
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Feb. 7, 2012
Royal Bleu Fashions
One University Place has opened its doors to a new boutique in the heart of Jackson.
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[City/County] [education] [health care] 
Person of the Day: Stephen Ekunwe
by Dustin Cardon
Feb. 7, 2012
Stephen Ekunwe, a biology professor at Jackson State University, has recently been named a fellow of the African Scientific Institute. The ASI Fellows association is an international group of accomplished academics, researchers, and business people in the fields of science…
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Feb. 7, 2012
Stephen Ekunwe, a biology professor at Jackson State University, has recently been named a fellow of the African Scientific Institute. The ASI Fellows association is an international group of accomplished academics, researchers, and business people in the fields of science…
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