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Odds of V.P. Palin Becoming President

I just saw a report that 30 percent of vice presidents have become president. Gulp. This is what Roger Cohen of the New York Times says about the odds:

WLBT 3 - Mayoral Candidates Square Off

WLBT 3 reports:

Is Frank Melton a Republican in disguise? Is the city of Jackson in trouble under the Johnson administration? Those were just some of the issues and insults raised Saturday as …

C-L: Mayoral debate at JSU canceled

The Clarion-Ledger reports:

Mississippi National Guard Promotes 2-Star General

The Mississippi National Guard, in a ceremony Saturday, is promoting Brig. Gen. John “Trent” Kelly.

Jackson Mayor: City Will Not Tolerate Street Racing

Jackson’s mayor says the city will not tolerate drag racing and other types of reckless driving that draws crowds to watch.

You & JFP

Secret to life: Live one day at a time, and keep an open mind.

Gingrich: GOP Unwise to Pick Fight on Debt Limit

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich says House Republicans are making a mistake by using the issue of increasing the borrowing limit to challenge President Barack Obama on spending issues.

Danny Glover Backs Union Protest Against Nissan

Actor Danny Glover has joined supporters of unionization for workers at a Nissan Motor Co. assembly plant in Mississippi demonstrating outside the North American International Auto Show.

D.C. Capitol Locked Down; Shots Heard Outside

A police officer was reported injured after gunshots at the U.S. Capitol, police said Thursday while putting the entire complex on lockdown.

At Least 17 Killed Across Country in Egypt Clashes

Security and health officials say at least 17 people have been killed across Egypt after tens of thousands of Muslim Brotherhood supporters took to the streets in defiance of a …

Djokovic, del Potro Reach Wimbledon Semifinals

Novak Djokovic and Juan Martin del Potro set up a semifinal meeting at Wimbledon, each winning in straight sets Wednesday in quarterfinal matches that wrapped up within five seconds of …

Hinds Supervisor Resigns After Health Questions

Hinds County Supervisor Doug Anderson is resigning, after some fellow supervisors questioned if he was too ill to continue serving.

Top Miss. Lawmakers Release FY15 Budget Proposal

Top Mississippi lawmakers are recommending a state budget that's different from Gov. Phil Bryant's on several points.

AG Sues State Farm

Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood announced today that he had filed a complaint against State Farm Fire and Casualty Company for refusing to cover damage caused by Hurricane Katrina.

JFP's Thabi Moyo Wins AAN Diversity Grant

Miss. Lawmakers OK Restrictions on Abortion Drugs

A bill headed to Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant says a physician would have to be present when a woman takes abortion-inducing drugs.

Voter Registration Deadline is Monday in Mississippi

Mississippi residents who are not already registered to vote are facing a deadline to get their names on the rolls for this year's elections.

District Attorney to Run as Dem for Mississippi Governor

Robert Shuler Smith, the third-term district attorney for Hinds County, recently announced that he has filed with the state Democratic party to run for governor.

Rodney Batts

After five seasons at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, Rodney Batts is returning to his alma mater as Delta State University's head baseball coach.

Lawmakers Receive Consultants' School Funding Proposals

A consulting group is recommending that Mississippi adopt a new school funding formula and phase it in over five to eight years.