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WJTV Mentions Nick's Future Move To Fondren

I saw this today, and I'm thankful that the evening news didn't begin with a report about a robbery or shooting. :)

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Genocide Prevention Month

This is from an email I received from The Genocide Education Project:

Today is the first day of Genocide Prevention Month. Remarkably, six genocides have major anniversaries in the month of April - a tragic testament to the international community's inexcusable failure …

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You Can Help Revive the Cigarette Tax

Communities for a Clean Bill of Health says that Mississippians can be instrumental in reviving the cigarette tax increase for this session.

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In With the New

The Mississippi Braves have two reasons to celebrate this season: They are the defending Southern League champions and they are beginning their fifth season in Pearl.

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Herman's Picks

[Herman's Picks] Vol. 7, No. 27

The week of the St. Paddy's Parade is, without question, the biggest party of the year in downtown Jackson. Every venue close to downtown joins in the spring celebration with …

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Which song was #1 on your birthday?

I found out about this Web site called http://www.joshhosler.biz/ where you can find out which song was at the top of the charts at any time in history - as …

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The Arkansas Secret Holocaust

I heard about this on the radio this morning, and I felt the need to talk about it here because this travesty of justice needs to be publicized more. 21 …

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Feds: Peters ‘Corruptly Influenced' DeLaughter

Hinds County Circuit Court Judge Bobby DeLaughter, famous for prosecuting infamous civil-rights murderer Byron de la Beckwith, was arraigned last week in federal court for his role in a bribery …

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Saints Release Deuce

It seems not even professional football is immune to the economy.

Earlier today, the Associated Press announced that the New Orleans Saints have released running back Deuce McAllister "in a move that reduced the team's payroll as free agency approaches."

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Witness Bought Crack at Duplex; Told Melton; Wasn't Arrested

JFP Coverage of Defense Witness Christopher Walker

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Mountain Dew Mouth

ABC's 20/20 is showing a special episode tonight at 9 PM CT called "A Hidden America: Children of the Mountains" which highlights poverty-stricken children of Appalachia. One of the many …

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BREAKING: Judge DeLaughter Arraigned in Bribery Scandal

JFP coverage of DeLaughter and Peters

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People of Color in the Bible

Each Sunday in February, Senior Pastor Adrian D. Ware of The Church Triumphant will be teaching on people of color in the Bible. This is something I am looking forward …

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2009: Nightlife

<b>BEST DANCE CLUB

When you get the urge to dance like a crazy fool, this is the place to do it. Thursday night is ladies' night, when ladies get in half price, and …

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Best Of 2009: Urban Living

<b>BEST FREE PARKING</b>

At just about any time except the noon lunch rush, your parking choices in Fondren are abundant. There are lots by Rainbow Coop, The Everyday Gardener and McDade's. On-street parking …

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Cheney throws back out while moving

He'll be in a wheelchair during the inauguration. From CNN:

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My Convention Center Photos

After a meeting, I decided to swing by the new Jackson Convention Complex and check out the new facility. Little did I know that I would be there for three …

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[In Gallieries] "Loose Lips

I'd like to peek inside Melissa Stern's head at some point. Who knows what little treasures one might find. In "Loose Lips," the artist has created an exhibit of 13 …