Stringfellow: City needs Johnson for smooth transition
Eric Stringfellow at the Ledger writes:
[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 …
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:
