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House Voted to Sell Jet Gov. Haley Barbour's response to the potential sale of the state's jet was that it would be bad for business. File Photo
February 9, 2010 Levee Board Opposes State Takeover Attempt Board member and Jackson businessman Leland Speed was the bill's sole supporter, arguing that it was necessary to bring additional funds for flood control. Thomas Beck  3 comments
by Ward Schaefer Barbour Announces $21 Million More in Budget Cuts Gov. Haley Barbour said that further reductions would likely follow this latest round of cuts. File Photo
by Ward Schaefer Melody from (Mechanical) Defeat Their equipment hates them, but ¡Los Buddies! persevere, creating a loose but charming sound. Catch them at Hal & Mal’s Feb. 6 with the Unwed Teenagers. Courtesy of Los Buddies
by Larry Morrisey [Hitched] Demetria Robinson and Christopher Thomas Demetria Robinson and Christopher Thomas married Oct. 17, 2009, at the Morning Star Baptist Church. Courtesy Frank Wilson 3 comments
by Desire Hunter To Thine Own Self Be True—Transcending Your ‘Types’ Xenïa Antunes 1 comment
by Brandi Herrera Pfrehm Tuesday, February 9
“Music in the City” at the Mississippi Museum of Art (380 S. Lamar St.) begins at 5:15 p.m. Free, donations welcome; call 601-960-1515. … The All Writers’ Workshop with author Margie Culbertson at the Pearl Library (2146 Old Brandon Road, Pearl) begins at 6 p.m. Free; call 601-985-8011. … Karaoke at McB’s at 7 p.m. Free. … Open mic at Café 101 at 7 p.m. $5. … Don’t miss The Extremez at Shucker’s from 7:30-11:30 p.m. Free. … Test your knowledge during the Pub Quiz at Hal & Mal’s at 8 p.m.  What Happened to Recess?
multiculturegirl wrote: This has been burning on my mind since the beginning of the school year and maybe someone can help me out, what happened to recess? I guess nothing should shock me in the post No Child Left Behind era but this really bothers me. As a new Mississippian by way of Indiana, this is my children's third year in JPS, I am shocked that the only time I see kids on the school ... |
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Feb 09, 2010 | 10:46 AMTancredo: Obama Won Because of No Literacy Test
justjess: Michelle Obama was intervied by Robin on Good Morning America this am. Trust me, the President and his wife have their heads screwed on right: They know the game, ...
Feb 09, 2010 | 10:31 AM
New Buses Give Boost to JATRAN
Izzy: agreed justjess. Maybe buses aren't as sexy as crime raids with badges and guns, but it's great to see they mayor working to meet city needs. I'd love to see more buses, and more ...
Feb 09, 2010 | 09:50 AM
New Buses Give Boost to JATRAN
justjess: It's just good hearing about grants being written and funded for a change. I'll use today to celebrate as the Mayor and Council go about the business of travel routes to sustain the ...
Feb 09, 2010 | 09:22 AM
Tancredo: Obama Won Because of No Literacy Test
WMartin: Golden Eagle, I think you are right on the money. I saw this yesterday and just had to shake my head. Tancredo’s sentiment has been expressed in conservative circles ...
Feb 09, 2010 | 09:16 AM
Tancredo: Obama Won Because of No Literacy Test
baquan2000: Golden - hell let her get elected too!? I am telling you guys, I seriously think we need to go ahead and elect the whole bunch and just put them on blast once they ...
Feb 09, 2010 | 09:04 AM
Tancredo: Obama Won Because of No Literacy Test
golden eagle: Walt, there was one black woman who was at the tea party. She was interviewed on CNN. She also happens to be running as a Republican candidate for Congress in ...
Feb 09, 2010 | 08:42 AM
Levee Board Opposes State Takeover Attempt
Herman Snell: Is that Leland Speed or Gary Oldman in that pic? That's Gary Oldman straight out of that vampire movie.
Feb 09, 2010 | 05:42 AM
Tancredo: Obama Won Because of No Literacy Test
baquan2000: I have to be honest - people line up in droves for that woman and we are not talking about a diverse group people either, but people that are members of the ...
Feb 08, 2010 | 10:26 PM
Levee Board Opposes State Takeover Attempt
FriendsofJackson: Daniel, you are always a thoughtful blogger. But, you seem to be obsessed with finding some ulterior motive for Mr. Speed's offer to donate his property for ...
Feb 08, 2010 | 06:59 PM
[Collier] And the Nominees Are
Walt: Natalie, I forgot to add that I don't see how a truly smart, thinking or reconstructed person would be offended by such a shirt worn by you. Maybe some people need to get over or ...
Feb 08, 2010 | 06:58 PM
Levee Board Opposes State Takeover Attempt
daniel johnson: Who is Leland going to deed his property to? Will he be deeding all of his property which stands to gain more than a marginal amount of value in the Twin Lakes ...
Feb 08, 2010 | 06:57 PM
Sports: Saints Win Super Bowl
itodd: Oh, and the number two household concentration for the game (behind New Orleans) wasn't Indy, it was D.C. -- combo of the snow and the storyline kept a lot of folks in the house watching ...
Feb 08, 2010 | 06:54 PM
Sports: Saints Win Super Bowl
itodd: Most watched in U. S. History! I'm surprised the bandwagon could hold all those people jumping on in recent days. Must have been a big wagon and a very good band. It's New Orleans, baby! ...
Feb 08, 2010 | 06:37 PM
Sports: Saints Win Super Bowl
Walt: Most watched in U. S. History! I'm surprised the bandwagon could hold all those people jumping on in recent days. Must have been a big wagon and a very good band. Lord, what's going to ...
Feb 08, 2010 | 06:26 PM
Tancredo: Obama Won Because of No Literacy Test
Walt: I don’t blame Palin for taking the money either. She has to be laughing and saying to herself I can’t believe anyone remains who is stupid enough to either pay me big ...
Feb 08, 2010 | 06:07 PM
Game Thread: Saints Win Super Bowl XLIV
Walt: Congrats to the Saints on this year's Super Bowl. I couldn't relax until the last pass was missed or deflected. Next year the Saints will have an x on their heads like the ...
Feb 08, 2010 | 05:06 PM
Tancredo: Obama Won Because of No Literacy Test
itodd: I think Palin is doing what’s best for Palin—taking $100k to say stupid stuff and then going back to Fox news. Apparently she had to write down key things that she’s ...
Feb 08, 2010 | 04:54 PM
New Buses Give Boost to JATRAN
golden eagle: I would behoove the mayor to reach out to other communities about expanding JATRAN, though suburbs do have a tendency of being resistant to public transportation.
Feb 08, 2010 | 03:19 PM
New Buses Give Boost to JATRAN
ed inman: Needed hourly express service between the airport and Union Station downtown is pretty much a no-brainer. Think about it: How many "International" airports have absolutely NO local ...
Feb 08, 2010 | 03:16 PM
[Collier] And the Nominees Are
Brian C Johnson: Whitey would have been more honest if he had asked you about a shirt that read, "I love white people." I don't think most people would object to such a shirt. But it would ...
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Tancredo: Obama Won Because of No Literacy Test
justjess: Michelle Obama was intervied by Robin on Good Morning America this am. Trust me, the President and his wife have their heads screwed on right: They know the game, ...
Feb 09, 2010 | 10:31 AM
New Buses Give Boost to JATRAN
Izzy: agreed justjess. Maybe buses aren't as sexy as crime raids with badges and guns, but it's great to see they mayor working to meet city needs. I'd love to see more buses, and more ...
Feb 09, 2010 | 09:50 AM
New Buses Give Boost to JATRAN
justjess: It's just good hearing about grants being written and funded for a change. I'll use today to celebrate as the Mayor and Council go about the business of travel routes to sustain the ...
Feb 09, 2010 | 09:22 AM
Tancredo: Obama Won Because of No Literacy Test
WMartin: Golden Eagle, I think you are right on the money. I saw this yesterday and just had to shake my head. Tancredo’s sentiment has been expressed in conservative circles ...
Feb 09, 2010 | 09:16 AM
Tancredo: Obama Won Because of No Literacy Test
baquan2000: Golden - hell let her get elected too!? I am telling you guys, I seriously think we need to go ahead and elect the whole bunch and just put them on blast once they ...
Feb 09, 2010 | 09:04 AM
Tancredo: Obama Won Because of No Literacy Test
golden eagle: Walt, there was one black woman who was at the tea party. She was interviewed on CNN. She also happens to be running as a Republican candidate for Congress in ...
Feb 09, 2010 | 08:42 AM
Levee Board Opposes State Takeover Attempt
Herman Snell: Is that Leland Speed or Gary Oldman in that pic? That's Gary Oldman straight out of that vampire movie.