by Elizabeth Waibel
Jan. 27, 2012
Charter schools offer benefits, but the state must be cautious in using them. That mixed message emerged during a joint meeting of the Senate and House education committees yesterday morning where officials, community leaders and education advocates discussed the pros…
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[development] [Politics] [State] 
Person of the Day: Heather McTeer
by R.L. Nave
Jan. 27, 2012
Eight years ago, fresh from a victory that made her Greenville's first African American mayor, first woman mayor, and the city's youngest mayor, Heather McTeer found out the city's chief executive didn't have her own computer.
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Jan. 27, 2012
Eight years ago, fresh from a victory that made her Greenville's first African American mayor, first woman mayor, and the city's youngest mayor, Heather McTeer found out the city's chief executive didn't have her own computer.
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It’s the Weekend!
by Dustin Cardon
Jan. 27, 2012
This Sunday, be sure to join us at the King Edward hotel for the Best of Jackson Party. Tonight, the Jackson Bike Advocates' Community Bike Ride is at 6 p.m. and starts at Rainbow Whole Foods (2807 Old Canton…
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Jan. 27, 2012
This Sunday, be sure to join us at the King Edward hotel for the Best of Jackson Party. Tonight, the Jackson Bike Advocates' Community Bike Ride is at 6 p.m. and starts at Rainbow Whole Foods (2807 Old Canton…
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[arts] [City/County] [development] 
Arena Study to Include Thalia Mara
by Valerie Wells
Jan. 26, 2012
City leaders fear that one day the USA International Ballet Competition could leave Jackson due to Thalia Mara Hall needing repairs that cost about $9 million. Only four cities in the world hold the elite dance event, and Jackson is…
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Jan. 26, 2012
City leaders fear that one day the USA International Ballet Competition could leave Jackson due to Thalia Mara Hall needing repairs that cost about $9 million. Only four cities in the world hold the elite dance event, and Jackson is…
by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on 01/26/12 at 01:15 PM Comments (4) -- Read More...
[Candidate] [City/County] [interview] [Politics] 
Beneta Burt: Proof in Experience
by Valerie Wells
Jan. 26, 2012
Beneta Burt stays so busy as executive director of the Jackson Roadmap to Health Equity Project that she didn't think she would have time to run for City Council. After several phone calls from supporters in Ward 3, however, she…
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Jan. 26, 2012
Beneta Burt stays so busy as executive director of the Jackson Roadmap to Health Equity Project that she didn't think she would have time to run for City Council. After several phone calls from supporters in Ward 3, however, she…
by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on 01/26/12 at 12:02 PM Comments (0) -- Read More...
[Sports] 
Person of the Day: Renardo Sidney
by Bryan Flynn
Jan. 26, 2012
If Mississippi State is going to have success deep into this basketball season and play deep into the NCAA Tournament, they will need Renardo Sidney. The temperamental star's story is well documented.
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Jan. 26, 2012
If Mississippi State is going to have success deep into this basketball season and play deep into the NCAA Tournament, they will need Renardo Sidney. The temperamental star's story is well documented.
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[education] [State] 
Charter Schools on the Way?
by Elizabeth Waibel
Jan. 25, 2012
While new legislation is just now beginning to roll out at the state capitol, education advocates and lawmakers are talking about potential bills to lower the requirements for traditional public schools to become charter schools.
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Jan. 25, 2012
While new legislation is just now beginning to roll out at the state capitol, education advocates and lawmakers are talking about potential bills to lower the requirements for traditional public schools to become charter schools.
by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on 01/25/12 at 11:13 AM Comments (11) -- Read More...
[Barbour] [City/County] [Crime] [domestic violence] [State] 
Pardongate’s Fancy Lawyer Tricks
by R.L. Nave
Jan. 25, 2012
Much like the Haley Barbour pardons that caused a firestorm in Mississippi and around the country, lawyers for many of those who received clemency deluged the Mississippi attorney general and a judge with last-minute motions days and hours before a…
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Jan. 25, 2012
Much like the Haley Barbour pardons that caused a firestorm in Mississippi and around the country, lawyers for many of those who received clemency deluged the Mississippi attorney general and a judge with last-minute motions days and hours before a…
by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on 01/25/12 at 11:07 AM Comments (14) -- Read More...
[State] 
Don’t Fall Off Cliff, House Told
by R.L. Nave
Jan. 24, 2012
What seemed like a hundred House Appropriations Committee members, their staff members and others crammed into a room built for half that number this morning at the Capitol to sift through a telephone book-size legislative budget report.
by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on 01/24/12 at 12:56 PM Comments (0) -- Read More...
Jan. 24, 2012
What seemed like a hundred House Appropriations Committee members, their staff members and others crammed into a room built for half that number this morning at the Capitol to sift through a telephone book-size legislative budget report.
by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on 01/24/12 at 12:56 PM Comments (0) -- Read More...
[development] 
Biz Roundup: Mimi’s to Close
by Elizabeth Waibel
Jan. 24, 2012
After almost two years in Fondren, Mimi's Family and Friends (3139 N. State St.) will close at the end of next month.
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Jan. 24, 2012
After almost two years in Fondren, Mimi's Family and Friends (3139 N. State St.) will close at the end of next month.
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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…