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Legislators Scrambling to Fill Budget Holes
Mississippi Legislators are searching for new sources of revenue to ensure services are not cut to the state's citizens; they want to maintain government operations without raising taxes. Lawmakers say …
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Making Peace Over Medicaid?
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Legislative Tab Comes in at $21 Million
Mississippians are paying a $21 million bill from the state Legislature this year, $2 million more than 2008, according to the state auditor's annual report. The 13-month session, which ended …
200 Metro Kids Going to Camp
The Salvation Army of Metro Jackson is extending an invitation to over 200 local school children to attend Camp Hidden Lake in Lexington, MS, at no cost to the families.
Inspiring the Creative Class
The "Mobilizing the Creative Class for Action and Advocacy" conference will give young professionals, 25 to 45 years old, the chance to develop leadership skills, network and build strong communities. …
Bill Would Allow States to Veto Drilling
The American Power Act, a bill being introduced in the United States Senate this morning, will allow coastal states to opt out of offshore oil drilling up to 75 miles …
Flu Vaccine Available Today
Officials with the Mississippi Department of Health have announced that the H1N1 swine flu vaccine is available in the state as of today in county health clinics and some schools …
John W. Franklin
For 24 years, John W. Franklin has worked to preserve African American history at the Smithsonian Institution. Last week, Jackson State University's Margaret Walker Center honored John W. Franklin with …
Barna: Jackson Has Nation's Highest Percentage of Born-Again Christians, Nation's Most Christian-Ori
Interesting news from the Barna Group. Money quotes:
It's Best Of Time Again!
Alrighty all you proud Jacksonians. It's time once more to vote for the Best of Jackson. The first 2008 ballot is scheduled to appear in next week's issue (Oct. 31) …
Wake Up Jackson Meeting Sunday, July 8
I look forward to seeing you.
There will be an informal meeting on Sunday, July 8th, at the Metrocenter Food Court from 3:00 to 5:00. This will give members a chance to get to know each …
Holder, Obama Support Journalist Shield Law
The San Francisco Chronicle reports good news for journalists and the public's right to know:
Ali wants in the NSA
In my ongoing quest to find gainful employment, I stumbled upon a listing on the "Career Builder" website which answers lots of questions regarding where the NSA gets their intelligence …
Conservative LeSueur wins Primary
Clarion-Ledger reports:Clinton LeSueur trounced his opponents Tuesday in the 2nd Congressional District Republican primary, leaving him now to decide what campaign strategy to use against Democratic incumbent Bennie Thompson in …
Jackson Power May Be Out for Weeks
The Clarion-Ledger reports today that the 75 percent of Jackson resident still without power could face weeks in the dark:
Kerry to Address Black America Thursday Night
BET News is reporting: "Democratic presidential nominee Sen. John Kerry will take his case directly to Black America tonight, hoping to convince African Americans that he is more suited to …
No Evidence of Election Terror Plot
CNN is reporting that talk about an election terrorist plot is overblown: "U.S. intelligence and law enforcement officials say they have found no direct evidence of plans for an election-related …
International Organization to Observe U.S. Election
CNN is reporting that, for the first time, the U.S. presidential election will have international observers from the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe. The request for observation came …
Legislature Funding a ‘Field of Dreams'
It's amazing the lengths these yucks will go in order to try to make up for the precious manufacturing jobs lost in the state due to NAFTA madness. And, thanks, …
