[Lott] Rome's Roads
May 13, 2005 You often hear folks comparing America to the Roman Empire, sometimes for the good and at other times for the bad. Well, in America we certainly don't …
Clarion-Ledger: Don't Fund Children's Justice Center
A Clarion-Ledger editorial today says that the MCI settlement should only fund telecommunications-related causes:
Proclamation by the Governor
[verbatim/including the annoying all-caps]
WHEREAS, by the provisions of Section 121 of the Constitution of the State of Mississippi, the Governor is vested with the power to convene, by public Proclamation, the Legislature in …
Stringfellow: Job passion was never on departing chief's side
Eric Stringfellow at the Ledger writes:
Delta Democrat Times: Perception of safety essential to development
Jackson mayoral candidates' message holds validity for Greenville, as well
The Delta Democrat Times writes:
Whitlow Comes Out Swinging
May 12, 2005 Even as Frank Melton savored his Democratic primary win—and presumed shoo-in candidacy for mayor—his Republican opponent said it ain't over until it's over. In a press conference …
Life Management Made Quickie
Wikis have been around long enough that folks are starting to get used to the concept—derived from the Hawaiian word wiki wiki, which means quick, wikis are Web pages that …
Aven Whittington
Aven Whittington's can-do attitude personifies these Johnny Mercer lyrics: "You've got to accentuate the positive, eliminate the negative, latch onto the affirmative, and don't mess with Mister-In-Between."
Hampton: Johnson ignored the basics of politics as Jackson mayor
David Hampton at the Ledger writes:
Hood: In the end in Jackson, ‘fresh' wore out ‘stale'
So, "Frank" it is. Not "Mr. Mayor." Not "Mr. Melton." Just "Frank."
Orley Hood at the Ledger writes:
Stringfellow: Memo to our next mayor: Look within JPD before hiring an outsider
Police Chief Robert Moore has been consistent at least in one area.
Eric Stringfellow at the Ledger writes:
C-L Editorials: Stokes–Ward 3 Lost in Tuesday's Election
Stokes won, but it is a loss for Ward 3 and the city as a whole.
The paper editorializes:
