Cynthia Stewart, attorney for Michael Recio, has subpoenaed Jackson City Attorney Sarah O'Reilly-Evans in the civil rights trial of Recio and mayor Frank Melton.
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[Melton] - Recio Subpoenas City Attorney
Groups Push For New Smoking Ban in Legislature
by Adam Lynch
Nov. 21, 2008
Rep. John Mayo, D-Clarksdale, is pushing for statewide legislation in the next session of the Legislature that will prevent smoking in most enclosed public places, including restaurants and bars. The bill has not yet been dropped, and could see adjustments…
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Nov. 21, 2008
Rep. John Mayo, D-Clarksdale, is pushing for statewide legislation in the next session of the Legislature that will prevent smoking in most enclosed public places, including restaurants and bars. The bill has not yet been dropped, and could see adjustments…
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[Melton] - Officer Sues Melton, City for Retaliation
by Adam Lynch
November 20, 2008
Jackson Police Officer Robert Watts filed a notice of intent to sue (PDF) the city Monday. Watts claims Jackson Mayor Frank Melton arranged to have him transferred to a different beat for speaking to FBI agents in the weeks…
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November 20, 2008
Jackson Police Officer Robert Watts filed a notice of intent to sue (PDF) the city Monday. Watts claims Jackson Mayor Frank Melton arranged to have him transferred to a different beat for speaking to FBI agents in the weeks…
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[Melton] - Melton Claims No ‘Evil Motive’
In a new motion filed in federal court (PDF) late today, Mayor Frank Melton claims that prosecutors must show that he had "evil motive" when he allegedly directed and helped police officers and teenagers destroy a duplex on Ridgeway Street in 2006. Federal attorneys have argued to the court…
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[Melton] - Melton Back In Hospital
[Verbatim from city] Mayor Frank E. Melton was admitted to the hospital after a routine checkup revealed that minor surgery was needed to correct a complication. The Mayor is expected to remain out of the office for the remainder of the week to recuperate.
by ladd on 11/19/08 at 09:36 AM Comments (5) -- Read More...
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[Politics] - [Statement] Barbour on His ‘Prudent’ and ‘Realistic’ Budget
[Verbatim from Barbour](JACKSON, Mississippi) - Governor Haley Barbour today detailed a conservative, prudent, realistic Executive Budget Recommendation for Fiscal Year 2010 that fully funds the Mississippi Adequate Education Program, protects Medicaid, reduces some spending, and raises new revenues through higher taxes on tobacco products.
In addition, the…
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In addition, the…
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[Politics] - Gay Marriage a Civil Right, Protesters Say
by Adam Lynch
November 17, 2008
Advocates for the state’s gay and lesbian community participated in a nationwide protest against Proposition 8 over the weekend. About 70 people met on High Street, between the state Capitol building and the Sillers Building to protest the passage of…
by ladd on 11/17/08 at 06:43 PM Comments (4) -- Read More...
November 17, 2008
Advocates for the state’s gay and lesbian community participated in a nationwide protest against Proposition 8 over the weekend. About 70 people met on High Street, between the state Capitol building and the Sillers Building to protest the passage of…
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[Good] - [Youth] - Youth Project: Oakley Making Little Progress
The Mississippi Youth Justice Project released these findings today, which bolster its case that Mississippi's youth training schools should be closed. Verbatim:
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi Youth Justice Project (MYJP) today called for the state to abandon the use of large youth prisons following a report…
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JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi Youth Justice Project (MYJP) today called for the state to abandon the use of large youth prisons following a report…
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City Votes to Take Over Bus System
As the Jackson Free Press reported last week, the Jackson City Council has voted to take over the city's beleaguered bus system. Watch for a more detailed story.
by ladd on 11/17/08 at 03:30 PM Comments (0) -- Read More...
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[Politics] - Watch Live Stream of Barbour Budget Presser Tuesday
[Verbatim]Jackson, Mississippi) – Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour will hold a press conference on Tuesday, November 18, to discuss his Executive Budget Recommendation for Fiscal Year 2010. The press conference will begin at 11 a.m. in the Governor’s Press Room on the 18th floor of the Sillers Building, 550 High Street.…
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Nov 21, 2008Officer Sues Melton, City for Retaliation
classy: The part that disturbs me is that McMillian backs Melton up in this crap. He recently stated he was the…
Nov 20, 2008
Melton Claims No 'Evil Motive'
AGamm627: This whole argument that posters are following is a great example of Merida Coxwell"s prowess at getting an "evil intent" defense…
Nov 20, 2008
Melton Claims No 'Evil Motive'
Hot Sauce: Evil intent was proven when Melton without a warrant, without probable cause, ordered a police officer to point a deadly…
Nov 20, 2008
Officer Sues Melton, City for Retaliation
Hot Sauce: The man, "Melton" has no right to harass people for speaking to the FBI! If he would have followed…
Nov 20, 2008
Officer Sues Melton, City for Retaliation
Walt: Come on now. So what if the mayor did say that? It's just Frank running off at the mouth! He…
Nov 20, 2008
Melton Claims No 'Evil Motive'
Walt: There is law that says a person can't usually or ordinarily be precluded or forbidden from presenting a defense. Unless there…
Nov 20, 2008
Melton Claims No 'Evil Motive'
Walt: Well, I'm a wanna-be lawyer, or maybe more accurately, I play a lawyer on here occasionally.
Not really sure…
Nov 20, 2008
Melton Claims No 'Evil Motive'
Brian C Johnson: It's good to see that Melton is getting his money's worth from Reeves. Even if he prevails in this…
Nov 19, 2008
Melton Back In Hospital
Hot Sauce: I wish nothing bad to anyone that is sick but alot of Melton's illnesses are a results of the way he…
Nov 19, 2008
Melton Back In Hospital
lance: Melton, IMO, is more concerned about protecting his retirement benefits by delaying this trial until his term os over. If he completes…