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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In Their Words: Shundarell Johnson
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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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It’s the Weekend!
by Dustin Cardon
Feb. 3, 2012
Super Bowl Sunday is this weekend, and plenty of local places like Last Call and Fenian's are ready to host you and all your buddies on game day. Tonight, Blackberry Smoke performs at Duling Hall at 7:30 p.m. Admission…
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Feb. 3, 2012
Super Bowl Sunday is this weekend, and plenty of local places like Last Call and Fenian's are ready to host you and all your buddies on game day. Tonight, Blackberry Smoke performs at Duling Hall at 7:30 p.m. Admission…
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[Barbour] [State]
In Their Words: Mitchell Travis Tanksley
The JFP is featuring the stories of some of the people Gov. Haley Barbour pardoned, in their own words.
by R.L. Nave
Noxubee County, 1975
Mitchell Tanksley spent at least seven months behind bars over a stolen cow. It's a tale…
by lizwaibel on 02/03/12 at 09:21 AM Comments (0) -- Read More...
by R.L. Nave
Noxubee County, 1975
Mitchell Tanksley spent at least seven months behind bars over a stolen cow. It's a tale…
by lizwaibel on 02/03/12 at 09:21 AM Comments (0) -- Read More...
[development] [education] [State] 
Study: Race Affects Broadband Access
by R.L. Nave
Feb. 2, 2012
Gene Marks is not a poor black kid, but he played one in Forbes magazine.
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Feb. 2, 2012
Gene Marks is not a poor black kid, but he played one in Forbes magazine.
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[City/County] [development] 
City Tech Wiring Overlooked
by Valerie Wells
Feb. 2, 2012
City Council members want to know why the city waited so long to notice that developer Retro Metro wasn't providing computer and telephone wiring at the city's new Metrocenter Mall offices. The cost of a change order to make it…
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Feb. 2, 2012
City Council members want to know why the city waited so long to notice that developer Retro Metro wasn't providing computer and telephone wiring at the city's new Metrocenter Mall offices. The cost of a change order to make it…
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[Sports] 
Person of the Day: Maurice Bolden
by Bryan Flynn
Feb. 2, 2012
The University of Southern Mississippi could be on the verge of a special basketball season.
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Feb. 2, 2012
The University of Southern Mississippi could be on the verge of a special basketball season.
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[Barbour] 
In Their Own Words: Lindsay Kathryn Welch
Starting today, the JFP will feature some of the stories of the people former Gov. Haley Barbour pardoned, in their own words.
by R.L. Nave
Oktibbeha County, 2000
Lindsay Welch gave birth to a son in the bathroom of her Starkville…
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by R.L. Nave
Oktibbeha County, 2000
Lindsay Welch gave birth to a son in the bathroom of her Starkville…
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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…