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Mississippi CofCC: Pearl Shouldn't Become ‘Little Jackson'
From the Mississippi CofCC Web site: "Some of our committee members met with several Mississippi House of Representative members to discuss upcoming issues that the legislature will face in 2005. …
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Out of Line: HeARTWorks Bringing Hope to Homeless
Michael Lewis stands in front of a table covered with a sheet of canvas, which he has splattered with colorful acrylic paints in the style of Jackson Pollock.
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Bush to Go Domestic in ‘State of the Union'
President Bush must give a difficult "State of the Union" tonight to a nation that has turned against his policies. Please join us here at the JFP to blog it …
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JATRAN Proposes Cuts
Proposed changes to Jackson's JATRAN bus routes to save money drew anger from some at a public hearing Tuesday evening. Others expressed relief that the reductions in service are much …
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[Whitley] Losing Our Religion
Dec. 10, 2003 It's not unusual for Robert L. Johnson to draw a crowd. Nor is it unusual for the Hickory, Miss., native to have camera crews, reporters and fans …
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Events
Community Events and Public Meetings
The State Institutions of Higher Learning Meeting is today at 1:30 p.m. at Universities Center in the IHL Board Room.
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Acupunture Bill Needs Your Support
[Verbatim from the Mississippi Oriental Medicine Association:
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A Golden Standard
"Are you ready for some football?" A voice in the dark asks before the start of New Stage Theatre's production of "Lombardi."
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[Stiggers] Rewriting Ghetto History
Welcome to another reader's guide to Ken Stiggers. My last reader's guide (published April 22, 2009) explained the term "Ghetto Science Team."
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2009 Gulf Dead Zone May Hit Record Size
Imagine an area the size of Hinds County with virtually no life: you can't drink the water; seeds rot in the soil; and only cockroaches can breathe the air. It's …
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Politics
Busing Bush's Legacy
The National Legacy Bus Tour came to Jackson Wednesday, sarcastically touting what it considered President George Bush's stellar record on economic and environmental issues, the war in Iraq and other …
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Mystery Ballots
Leading up to Election day, we've heard a lot of semi-hysteria regarding voter fraud in Mississippi. Certain politicians have latched onto this chimera as the wedge issue for 2007, while …
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Condi's got a great Halloween Costume.
Michelle Malkin, whom I dislike with the burning fire of a thousand suns, has an interesting photo of Condi on her web blog
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Maintaining Public Faith
To quote a passive-laden Clarion-Ledger story: "Subpoenas have been issued" for suspended Hinds County Circuit Judge Bobby DeLaughter and former Hinds County District Attorney Ed Peters, to see if the …
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Music
A Beautiful, Brooding Revolt
Colour Revolt's debut LP, "Plunder, Beg, and Curse," is the product of a precociously mature band, a group with a distinctive and unique sound who is willing to take on …
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City & County
Jackson to Reward Citizens for Crime Tips
Jackson is using rewards to encourage citizens to report tips on crime, specifically focusing on convicted felons in possession of firearms.
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Drink
Ale to the Chief: White House Releases Beer Recipe
The White House has made public the recipe for two homemade beers that have become an object of fascination for beer drinkers everywhere.
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FDA Proposes Rules to Make Animal Food Safer
Amid incidents of pets dying from dog treats, the Food and Drug Administration is proposing long-awaited rules to make pet food and animal feed safer.
