Jackson Free Press

Gary Anderson confident about run-off

Gary Anderson, who could become the first African-American elected to state office since Reconstruction, told the Mississippi Link that he is confident about the Aug. 26 run-off with Rob Smith, …

Tyner Accuses Barbour of Gambling Ties

From a Tyner statement, quoted by the Magnolia Report: "'Somehow, Mr. Barbour believes it is morally sound to expand gambling nationwide, even within miles of our state's border, but we …

Nice ‘Nog

When it comes to eggnog, people don’t tend to straddle the fence.

Scruggs Home on Prison Release, Appeal Pending

"Dickie" Scruggs, a noted plaintiff's attorney before being snared in a corruption investigation, has been released from prison pending an appeal.

Want Your Band to Play at Montipaloosa ?

The Montipaloosa Music Festival 2004 is seeking up-and-coming acts for a "Battle of the Bands" to be held at this year's Labor Day Weekend festivities. Entrants will be judged by …

Call Him Mr. Interception

Is this the end for Brett Favre? The Green Bay quarterback threw four interceptions in the Packers' 24-17 loss to the Chicago Bears on Sunday. And, for the second straight …

Anthony Hamilton, KEM and M.L. Live Dec. 3

Walkerboy Entertainment recording artist M.L. will be the opening act for 3 time Grammy nominee and VIBE award winner Anthony Hamilton and KEM. Friday December 3rd, 8 PM at Thalia …

The Sister Study

Here's a way you can make a difference if you are the sister of a woman who has been diagnosed with breast cancer. The National Institutes of Environmental Health Services, …

Clarion-Ledger applauds church, "leadership"

JFP's Thabi Moyo Wins AAN Diversity Grant

Donna Featured on AAN Site

Everybody's favorite alt-weekly editor, featured on the AAN.org site: click me

NFL Girls Gone Wild Update

Doctor S' favorite NFL story of the year (heck, of all time) continues. The Carolina Panthers lesbian cheerleaders who threw down in a Tampa night club's restroom are back in …

"African Americans for Dean" Site Launches

It's intriguing to watch the efforts of the Dean campaign to reach out to the black community. Earlier today, the campaign announced that he has appointed a new deputy campaign …

Is this even parody?

"Treasury Secretary John Snow announced Monday that the federal government will discontinue its long-term, low-yield investment in the nation's youth," The Onion "reports."

Woman Accused of Aiding Police Killer Gets Change of Venue

A woman charged with aiding the killer of two Hattiesburg police officers will be tried somewhere else.

Miss. House Rejects Proposal to Expand Medicaid

The Mississippi House has voted against expanding Medicaid to more than 230,000 uninsured working poor residents.

New Law Speeds Up Physician Licensing Across State Lines

Out-of-state physicians could get licensed to practice in Mississippi more quickly, under a new law.

Retirement? Never Mind; Holland Staying in Mississippi House

The ever-quotable Rep. Steve Holland says he will remain in the Mississippi House, despite announcing to colleagues that he was planning to retire.

Mississippi Degree Completion Effort Launches Website

Mississippi officials have launched a new website to encourage people to complete partially-finished college degrees.

State Rep. David Myers Begins Yearlong Deployment

A Mississippi state lawmaker has been deployed to Iraq for a yearlong stint with the U.S. Army Reserves.