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Why I'm Voting for George W. Bush
Although it is clear that the JFP has fully endorsed John Kerry, we would like to offer a forum for those who support George W. Bush to give us the …
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[Kamikaze] Death By Anchor?
There's been a lot said recently about the Fourth Estate and its responsibilities to the public. I can say that I was once a proud member of that "estate" and …
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Onslaught of Autism: A Mom's Crusade Could Help Unravel Scientific Mystery
Something a pregnant woman is exposed to may alter not just her children, but also her grandchildren—and possibly even subsequent generations.
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MDOC's HIV/AIDS Program a National Model
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is touting a Mississippi program for inmates with HIV/AIDS as one of the nation's best.
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School Daze
Let's just be honest. Whether or not you're still in school, back-to-school time makes you want to shop.
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Germany Renews Push for Russia-Ukraine Talks
Germany's foreign minister renewed a push for internationally backed direct talks between Russia and Ukraine as he consulted with his French and Polish counterparts Tuesday.
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C-L Delivered 13 Pink Slips?
By RonniMottUnconfirmed reports indicate that The Clarion-Ledger has laid off 13 employees over the past two days. The report, from The Gannett Blog (which is not an official Gannett source), says that nationwide, the Gannett Company's U.S. Community Publishing newspaper division, the C-L's parent company, has fired an estimated 223 people at 37 sites. A few other subsidiaries are also affected, the blog states.
The Gannett Blog relies on its readers for layoff reports, and the post includes a link to a spreadsheet showing the specific numbers reportedly laid off at Gannett worksites. Hattiesburg, home of the Hattiesburg American, shows two layoffs.
"These figures remain preliminary and are almost certain to rise at least through Monday as more employees are notified," the blog states.
"Most of the job losses were through layoffs over the past 48 hours, with a much smaller number comprising open positions that have been permanently eliminated, according to these readers.
"It's unlikely Corporate will ever confirm these figures, because this round is being done under the radar. Asked for a comment yesterday, Corporate's chief publicist, Jeremy Gaines, told blogger Jim Romenesko only this: 'Some USCP sites are making cuts to align their business plans with local market conditions.'"
The blog entry is calling this round of layoffs "the biggest since about 700 newspaper employees were let go in June 2011."
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Polio-Like Disease Appears in California Children
An extremely rare, polio-like disease has appeared in more than a dozen California children within the past year, and each of them suffered paralysis to one or more arms or …
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Trump Jr.'s WikiLeaks Exchange Adds Intrigue to Russia Probe
President Donald Trump's oldest son released a series of private Twitter exchanges between himself and WikiLeaks during and after the 2016 election, including pleas from the website to publicize its …
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Tropical Storm Isaac: News, Links, Info
News and information tracking Isaac as it reaches the Gulf of Mexico.
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Editor's Note
Ask the Questions
The Centers for Disease Control estimates that the number of Americans—men, women and children—dead due to gun violence in the past seven months is closer to 20,000.
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Routine Use of Marijuana By Teens Linked to Later Drops In IQ
A new study suggests that teenagers who routinely smoke marijuana may end up with a long-term drop in their IQ.
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All Dressed Up—With a Plan
Have you ever found yourself all dressed up with no place to go? Well, that is not the case for you this weekend.
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Factcheck.org: An Avalanche of Misinformation
With election day approaching the tempo of ads is increasing, but not the level of factual accuracy. Both sides are making false or misleading claims in their ads.
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Dear Graduating Class of 2009
The people graduating from college this year might want to put down that beer before they read this.
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Welcome, New Jacksonians
Fact: Jackson is a college town. The metro area is home to eight colleges and universities plus a few technical schools. Despite the popular (and false) saying of "there's nothing …
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[Outlaw] Yes. We. Can.
There was a weight on me—a black cloud that threatened all manner of lightening and rain, and I just couldn't shake it. "This," I thought to myself, "this will never …
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Memphis, TN's SOULFLO Prepares to Gather at Tougaloo College
EXPERIENCE THE SOULFLO EXPERIENCE!
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JFP on WLEZ Podcast Posted
Not my best work on the sound board and songs, but some interesting stuff about all the news that's fit to blog, plus an interview with principals from New Stage …
