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10/22 Stocks Hit Again Over Earnings Woes

The Dow dropped more than 500 points today settling a little over 8500 as weak earnings and a continued drop in oil prices drove recession woes. Intra-day the Dow was …

189,817 New Mississippi Voters Since Jan. 1

New Voter Registrations from January 01, 2008 – October 4, 2008:

Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann's office has released the following update on the number of new registrations. Note that he advises you to check your registration with the Circuit Clerk's …

The Millennials' First Recession

The financial crisis is blowing toward Jackson, and the Millennial generation—people ages 18 through 29—is taking notice.

[Mott] Elite Confessions

I confess. I am a liberal elitist. Not only that, I'm a white, bleeding-heart Democrat, pro-choice, anti-death penalty, pro-government regulation, MasterCard-carrying liberal elitist.

Senate Candidates on the Economy

Ronnie Musgrove As governor, Democrat Ronnie Musgrove was exceptionally tight-fisted. His opponent, interim Sen. Roger Wicker, has frequently charged that he squandered a budget surplus during his administration.

The Best In Sports In 7 Days

High school football, Provine at Murrah (7 p.m., Newell Field, Jackson): The JPS rivals meet in a Region 2-5A showdown. Come early and enjoy the hate.

Soulforce Does MC, Again

Lined up side-by-side, about 20 people stood on a sidewalk covered in chalk peace signs and messages like "God loves all."

Factchecking McCain on Small Biz

In all of Sen. John McCain's hand-wringing recently over Sen. Barack Obama's tax plan, there's something I have never seen said plainly enough that I'd like to state for the …

Vince Gordon

"Fast cars, fast motorcycles, fast women." That's how Vince Gordon describes his former lifestyle as a military policeman in Yokosuka, Japan.

Fear Of A Broke Planet: Their Plans For Your Money

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

[Art Buzz] Vol. 7, No. 6

On stage: Rocky Horror Show, To Kill a Mockingbird; in theaters: "W"; opening: "New Traditions" at Sanaa Gallery.

'Recycling Is Not Ugly'

Despite having a joint art exhibit in the ARTichoke gallery, Jo Patterson, 46, and Alissa DiAmonti, 41, only recently met for the first time. The women's show consists of works …

The Count's Negronis & Other Autumn-Inspired Cocktails

Roll the delightfully bitter and spicy beverages of holidays yore--perfect for sipping whilst reading a good book in front of the fireplace.

McCain Camp Bummed at Lack of Third-Party Smear Money

Politico is reporting that third-party smear groups, such as the Swiftboat crowd, aren't likely to step forward to fill in McCain's money gap with ugly ads—and resurrect Rev. Wright so …

Who Authorized Palin's $150,000 Makeover?

According to Marc Ambinder at Time, John McCain's campaign folks are squirming and defensive, now that Politico has broken the news (wonder how much that red leather jacket cost?) that …

Poll Watchers Needed

Rosalind Rawls, executive director of the Mississippi Democratic Party has put out the call for volunteer poll watchers to help guarantee the rights of Mississippi voters on Election Day. I …

Apple Posts Strong Quarter; Yahoo! Cuts Jobs

The NASDAQ eagerly awaited reports from two stalwart tech stocks after the bell rang today. Apple offered up one of its best quarters in its history, but with unsteady guidance …

Big AP Investigation Skewers Palin-the-"Reformer"

So much for all the mavericky "reformer" talk: the Associated Press is showing just how Gov. Sarah Palin has been bilking her own state for thousands of dollars. Lucky for …

Palin: Vice President "In Charge of" the Senate (!?!)

Q: Brandon Garcia wants to know, "What does the Vice President do?"

Vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin has now erroneously stated, twice, that the role of the vice president is to be "in charge of" the Senate. Watch the latest example here. …

PDFs of Documents Filed in U.S. v. Melton

Most recent filings are listed at the bottom.