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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[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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[Barbour] [Capitol] [Crime] [Noise] [Justice] [Politics] [State] 
In Their Words: Thomas Cole Kendall
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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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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[civilrights] [Crime] [Justice] 
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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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…