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Langston Deal Headed to Hinds County

U.S. District Court Judge William Pauley is sending the state's $14 million dispute with disbarred attorney Joey Langston to Hinds County. Pauley decided this month to uphold a decision to …

Why the South Opposes the Auto Bailout

This seems obvious, but it is worth considering. This seems obvious, but it is worth considering, per Salon:

Dick Cheney, Former AG Gonzales Indicted in Texas

The Associated Press in Texas is reporting:

Gay Marriage a Civil Right, Protesters Say

Advocates for the state's gay and lesbian community participated in a nationwide protest against Proposition 8 over the weekend. About 70 people met on High Street, between the state Capitol …

Youth Project: Oakley Making Little Progress

The Mississippi Youth Justice Project released these findings today, which bolster its case that Mississippi's youth training schools should be closed. Verbatim:

"Run"dezvous and Bike Too Duathlon

<i>(verbatim release)</i>

It's not too late to sign up for the inaugural "Run"dezvous and Bike Too Duathlon which will take place Saturday, November 15 at 7:30 a.m. on historic Jackson Street in …

Lies, Damn Lies and Excuses

Nothing is more predictable in Jackson than watching for that David Hampton column in The Clarion-Ledger after any major event, endorsement or election. It's the one in which he tells …

[Wilson] What We Conservatives Learned

November 12, 2008 For conservatives, and people who support limited government, this week feels wrong. Fifty-three percent of the American public has chosen a man whose campaign for "change" has …

The Dawn of a New America

Let me start this post by explaining who and what I am. I am the oldest son of civil rights advocate James Meredith who integrated the University of Mississippi back …

[Wicker] Congress Continues Effort to Protect Border

In a positive development for our nation's ongoing effort to stop illegal immigration, the president recently signed into law legislation that provides needed funding for border security programs. The funds …

Driving Mr. Biden: The JFP Interview with the Vice President (Encore)

In 2006, the Jackson Free Press drove then-presidential hopeful Sen. Joe Biden around the capital city to get him off the beaten path and talk about issues facing everyday Mississippians. …

Obama Wins

The closing of the polls in California, Oregon and Washington at 11:00 pm Eastern time was enough for the major networks to put Senator Barack Obama over the top in …

Open Thread: Election Chatter - Presidential

What is it you need to say about the presidential election? Let 'er rip!

Open Thread: McCain-Palin's Lies, Damn Lies and Distortions

The whole coal-gate controversy, pushed by McCain and especially Palin, has inspired me to start a list of the lies/distortions that duo has pushed in recent weeks. I need y'all …

Court Showdown: Chamber v. Plaintiffs

The Mississippi Supreme Court races are a step apart from the other campaign fights this November. Unlike the contentious elections between Senate nominees Roger Wicker and Ronnie Musgrove or the …

Come Together

After a much-needed Waffle House run last Sunday, my fiancé and I hopped into the car and headed home. Like most times we're in the car, he soon turned the …

ON THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION ISSUES

To help with your decision with whom to vote for, here is a quick listing of issues of your candidates' viewpoints.

Whiskey River Take Me Home

Lawyers for the U.S. Department of Justice are having no part of Mayor Frank Melton's attempt to defend his attack on a Ridgeway Street duplex by claiming that the building …

Prayers for Jennifer Hudson

Darnell Donerson and Jason Hudson, R.I.P.

Jennifer Hudson, former American Idol contestant and "Dreamgirls" star, is dealing with the murders of her mother and brother as well as the abduction of her 7-year-old nephew. I wouldn't …

Fear Of A Broke Planet: Their Plans For Your Money

Class warfare began anew outside Toledo, Ohio, one recent Sunday.