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Bodyguard: Melton Under Influence ‘Every Other Day'
Feb. 11, 2009 - Day 3 of the Melton Trial
Defense attorneys began cross-examining former mayoral bodyguard Marcus Wright this morning. Yesterday, Wright testified that Jackson Mayor Frank Melton had been drinking the night of the Ridgeway Street duplex destruction, …
Week 2 in the Czech Republic: Feelings of Inadequacy
Greetings all. Its my second week across the pond and my body is still on Mississippi time. Ive tried to intimate to people how physically demanding touring can be. For …
[Kamikaze] Spike's Daze
I've always been a fan of Spike Lee, especially for his "take no crap" stance against the Hollywood establishment.
Batman v. Melton, et al?
Among all the possible violations of the law by Frank Melton that District Attorney Faye Peterson presented to the attorney general recently, the potential charge of filing a false arrest …
Mayor Walks Out On Citizens
Community policing took a body blow last week when Mayor Frank Melton and Jackson Police Chief Shirlene Anderson—a man and a woman put there to be anti-crime crusaders—suddenly dumped the …
[Kamikaze] Let the Chickens Roost
It appears that the chickens did indeed come home to roost. No, not in the Rev. Jeremiah Wright sense. Not even the Malcolm X sense. These "chickens" are a direct …
JUST IN: Lumumba: Stop Melton's ‘Jackson Gestapo'
Audio of press conference: Lumumba_21207.mp3 (8.3MB)
[Kamikaze] Robin Hood To The Rescue?
What are we Jacksonians prepared to do? Will you stand proud and stay, or cower and leave?
[Kamikaze] What We've Learned
It's frustrating. Those of us who preach progression, who practice tolerance, see it daily. Despite the Herculean efforts of most of us, we still have some among us who are …
Marshand Crisler: The Man Watching the Mayor (2006)
The office of Jackson Council President Marshand Crisler bears the signs of a harsh duality. Crisler carries himself with a clean, pressed lookin startling contrast to the reporter sitting across …
R. Kelly Trial - who's to blame?
So many of you are probably familiar with the case of statutory rape that singer R. Kelly is facing. So word is that Kelly and the underaged female are denying …
[Head] Rebels Without a Cause
It's difficult to effectively address a racism issue by sweeping the subject of race under the rug.
Week 3 in the Czech Republic: Right-wingers would call it Treason!!
Greetings again from across the pond. We've finally gotten over the hump, and the countdown is on until my return home to the states. And with the work we still …
[Kamikaze] Mississippi on the World Stage
There comes those undeniable moments in a man's life when doubt—even fear––can set in. One of those moments when, despite experience and confidence, you're not ready for the unexpected. As …
Kaze, Councilman McLemore and Matt Allen on Kim Wade Show Wednesday 5pm
FYI..we're going to continue the debate Next Monday on DJ DOC's Hot Talk @ 9. on 97.7.
Kamikaze writes: Tune in today...5pm...As we continue the civil rights museum debate. With myself, Councilman Leslie McLemore, Attorney Matt Allen, and Ben Minniefield. 1180am. Call in with your questions 601 …
Quote of the Day: Going Along to Get Along
I love this. From Gender 3.0 blogger Cameron Scott:
Enough is Enough!
Enough is enough. I can't sit idly by and continue to watch this childish display. A black cloud still hangs over our city. Even more prominent in election years, it …
Off To The Woods
Jackson Mayor Frank Melton is off to the woods of Jefferson Davis County with about 40 young men this week.
BREAKING: Council Denies Chandler Confirmation
City Council voted 2-3-1 to reject Todd Chandler as chief of the Jackson Fire Department Monday afternoon at the conclusion of a contentious confirmation hearing. Chandler served more than 21 …
