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Jackson Zoo Mourns Baby Giraffe Courtesy Jackson Zoo  4 comments
The Jackson Zoo and members of the community mourned the death of its week-old female giraffe calf Sunday morning. Born on May 5, the newborn was a little underweight, but director of marketing and public relations, Christopher Mims said that she had gained at least five pounds by Saturday. Saturday, July 4
The Mississippi Farmers Market opens at 8 a.m. Free; call 601-354-6573. ... The Greater Belhaven Market begins at 9 a.m. in the parking lot of the Belhaven McDade’s. Free; call 601-506-2848. ... Check out the Raoul Dufy exhibit at the Mississippi Museum of Art before it closes. $12, various discounts available; call 601-960-1515. ... The Congress Street Market begins at10 a.m. at The Commons Gallery. Free call 601-352-3399. ... The Mississippi Crafts Center hosts an old-fashioned picnic. Free food, music, demonstrations by craftsmen, games and more. Free; call 601-856-7546. ... The Canton Gospel Fest Homecoming begins at 4 p.m. with a free gospel concert in the town square of Canton. Free; call 601-859-1307. ... The Mississippi Brilla Futbol Club, the state’s soccer team, faces off against New Orleans at 5:30 p.m. at Arrow Field in Clinton. $5; visit msbrillafc.org. ... The city of Clinton hosts a family fireworks extravaganza at 5:30 p.m. at Traceway Park. $5 parking fee; call 601-925-6103. ... Gospoetry at Koinonia, 8 p.m. ... Electric Company is at Fenian’s, 9 p.m.  What Can I Do (for Jackson)? 1 comment
News Junkie wrote: Today I have had enough! I've learned to love this city, and I'm committed to making it better. I'm here for the long run, so please tell me what I can do to make things better. Every time I hear about another robbery, business closing, new suburb, or body found I seriously cringe! I know about most of the positive in Jackson too, but what can I do about the negative? How can ... |
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Jul 04, 2009 | 06:17 PMQB, Mississippi Native Steve McNair Found Dead
Jeff Lucas: Very sad indeed. I met Steve a couple of times, once at Alcorn and a 2nd time in V'burg. He was was joy to watch during his Alcorn years and a damn good NFL player. ...
Jul 04, 2009 | 06:15 PM
QB, Mississippi Native Steve McNair Found Dead
ladd: Prayers to his loved ones. So tragic.
Jul 04, 2009 | 06:12 PM
QB, Mississippi Native Steve McNair Found Dead
golden eagle: This is so very shocking. He was one of the toughest NFL players I ever saw play the game. RIP, Steve.
Jul 04, 2009 | 06:10 PM
QB, Mississippi Native Steve McNair Found Dead
L.W.: I blopgged about it, too. This is so sad. I wonder who could have done this, and why.
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Football Star Steve McNair Shot to Death
L.W.: Here is a CNN video of the breaking news.
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» RT @shimthomas: O Alcorn Dear! Steve put Alcorn State University on the map! My heart goes out to his family in Monticello, MS [AMEN] Sat Jul 04 06:23:54 pm 2009
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QB, Mississippi Native Steve McNair Found Dead
Jeff Lucas: Very sad indeed. I met Steve a couple of times, once at Alcorn and a 2nd time in V'burg. He was was joy to watch during his Alcorn years and a damn good NFL player. ...
Jul 04, 2009 | 06:15 PM
QB, Mississippi Native Steve McNair Found Dead
ladd: Prayers to his loved ones. So tragic.
Jul 04, 2009 | 06:12 PM
QB, Mississippi Native Steve McNair Found Dead
golden eagle: This is so very shocking. He was one of the toughest NFL players I ever saw play the game. RIP, Steve.
Jul 04, 2009 | 06:10 PM
QB, Mississippi Native Steve McNair Found Dead
L.W.: I blopgged about it, too. This is so sad. I wonder who could have done this, and why.
Jul 04, 2009 | 05:57 PM
Football Star Steve McNair Shot to Death
L.W.: Here is a CNN video of the breaking news.
Jul 04, 2009 | 03:50 PM
Mississippi No. 1 in Obesity, Again
L.W.: I also take issue with the BMI. When I was 19, my weight got down to about 130 pounds when I was usually 10-15 pounds heavier. Since I'm only 5'3", one would think that's a decent ...
Jul 04, 2009 | 02:33 PM
Sarah Palin to Step Down as First-term Governor
WMartin: Is that pic from the actual resignation? LOL