The JFP is featuring the stories of some of the people Gov. Haley Barbour pardoned, in their own words.
By R.L. Nave
Rankin County, 2000
Thomas Cole Kendall moved to a trailer park with a friend in 1998 and started dating…
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In Their Words: Thomas Cole Kendall
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Court Orders Stay of Execution for Hart Turner
Read Is State Executing a Mentally Ill Man?
Press Release of James Craig (verbatim).
At 2:30 p.m. today the Federal Court for the Southern District of Mississippi entered a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) enjoining the execution of Hart Turner until February 20, 2012.…
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Press Release of James Craig (verbatim).
At 2:30 p.m. today the Federal Court for the Southern District of Mississippi entered a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) enjoining the execution of Hart Turner until February 20, 2012.…
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[City/County] [Politics] 
Hinds Jails Switching Commissary Providers
by R.L. Nave
Feb. 6, 2012
Hinds County jails are joining the buy-local movement.
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Feb. 6, 2012
Hinds County jails are joining the buy-local movement.
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[Crime] [education] 
Teaching ‘Nice Girls’ to Stand Up to Bullies
by Elizabeth Waibel
Feb. 6, 2012
Many young girls know one--a "friend" who makes fun of them and points out faults at every opportunity but responds to complaints and hurt feelings with a laugh and "just kidding."
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Feb. 6, 2012
Many young girls know one--a "friend" who makes fun of them and points out faults at every opportunity but responds to complaints and hurt feelings with a laugh and "just kidding."
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[Sports] 
Person of the Day: Stephen Gostkowski
by Bryan Flynn
Feb. 3, 2012
Before replacing kicking legend Adam Vinatieri, New England Patriots placekicker Stephen Gostkowski was a three-sport star for the Madison Cenral Jaguars in high-school. He was all-state in football, baseball and soccer.
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Feb. 3, 2012
Before replacing kicking legend Adam Vinatieri, New England Patriots placekicker Stephen Gostkowski was a three-sport star for the Madison Cenral Jaguars in high-school. He was all-state in football, baseball and soccer.
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Community Events and Public Meetings
by Latasha Willis
Feb. 6, 2012
AARP Tax Aide Volunteer Service. The service is available to low- and moderate-income taxpayers with special attention to those ages 60 and older. Bring all necessary documents. No appointment required. Free.
• Through Feb. 29, at Pearl Public Library…
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Feb. 6, 2012
AARP Tax Aide Volunteer Service. The service is available to low- and moderate-income taxpayers with special attention to those ages 60 and older. Bring all necessary documents. No appointment required. Free.
• Through Feb. 29, at Pearl Public Library…
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In Their Words: Shundarell Johnson
The JFP is featuring the stories of some of the people Gov. Haley Barbour pardoned, in their own words.
By R.L. Nave
Hinds County, 2007
When Danielle Robinson left for work in February 2004, Shundarell Johnson was hiding in the bushes…
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By R.L. Nave
Hinds County, 2007
When Danielle Robinson left for work in February 2004, Shundarell Johnson was hiding in the bushes…
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Is State Executing a Mentally Ill Man?
by Ronni Mott
February 2, 2012
Hart Turner's mind seems to have broken Dec. 12, 1995. After two failed suicide attempts, a half-dozen stays in mental institutions and years of mental and physical abuse, Turner shot and killed Eddie Brooks and Everett Curry in two separate…
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February 2, 2012
Hart Turner's mind seems to have broken Dec. 12, 1995. After two failed suicide attempts, a half-dozen stays in mental institutions and years of mental and physical abuse, Turner shot and killed Eddie Brooks and Everett Curry in two separate…
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[business] [State] 
EEOC: Discriminating Against Felon Illegal?
by R.L. Nave
Feb. 3, 2012
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? The question, which is standard on most job applications, often spells heartbreak for many people who know that checking yes means their resume will likely end up in the garbage can.
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Feb. 3, 2012
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? The question, which is standard on most job applications, often spells heartbreak for many people who know that checking yes means their resume will likely end up in the garbage can.
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[music] 
Band of the Day: Colour Revolt
by Briana Robinson
Feb. 3, 2012
"All bands have their humble beginnings where they just want to play shows and write music," Sean Kirkpatrick says, and tonight Colour Revolt celebrates. Colour Revolt's Vinyl Release Party is tonight at Hal and Mal's Red Room. The band will…
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Feb. 3, 2012
"All bands have their humble beginnings where they just want to play shows and write music," Sean Kirkpatrick says, and tonight Colour Revolt celebrates. Colour Revolt's Vinyl Release Party is tonight at Hal and Mal's Red Room. The band will…
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