Jackson Free Press

Dems Call for Bi-partisan Pardon Reform, Attack Barbour Apologists

This came last night, verbatim:

JACKSON-Rickey Cole, Executive Director of the Mississippi Democratic Party, praised Democrats in the legislature for their leadership in working to reform Mississippi's pardon process.Cole said, "Long before this media circus …

Protect Yourself From Auto Burglary

Why am I typing this at 4:30 AM? My sister called and said that someone broke into her van and stole her car radio. Before you say, "I'm leaving Jackson," …

The Arkansas Secret Holocaust

I heard about this on the radio this morning, and I felt the need to talk about it here because this travesty of justice needs to be publicized more. 21 …

Countdown to Game One

The wait is almost over. After all the minicamps, training camps and preseason games, the NFL starts real football tonight.

Hell House Comes To Jackson

I was reading this article in the CL about the "House of Destiny" at the First Baptist Church in Florence.

Step Away From The Hummer

I was sent an article yesterday from Science.com that talks about Global Warming in a way that brings it home.

Should Sheriff McMillin Challenge Election Outcome?

Friends,

Sheriff Malcolm McMillin said on his Facebook page today that he is challenging the outcome of the Democratic primary, which Tyrone Lewis has now officially won:

Show Me Yours, I'll Show You Mine…Style, I Mean

I want to see more style in Jackson's nightlife.

My boyfriend teases that I only go out to see cute outfits on other girls. It's true. I love dressing for a night out but I also love to see …

Barna: Jackson Has Nation's Highest Percentage of Born-Again Christians, Nation's Most Christian-Ori

Interesting news from the Barna Group. Money quotes:

ARTICLE: Rape and Race: We Have to Talk About It

In this article on TheRoot.com, Melissa Harris-Lacewell talks about a public discussion that took place in a church in Brooklyn, NY - a discussion of the touchy subject of intra-racial …

Enron Founder, Ken Lay Dies of Heart Failure

Will post more on this as I get it, but CNN just reported that Enron Founder Ken Lay has died of Heart Failure. His family has released a brief statement, …

Mark a Ballot

"Are you voting in the primary elections?" I asked him. I knew I was marking a ballot Tuesday.

I was riding with my friend back home after seeing Cowboy and Aliens at Malco Theaters. I looked at the election signs that seemed to multiply overnight.

Join us for National HIV Testing Day—- Tuesday, June 27, 2006

National HIV Testing Day

* Community Room, 11:30-1p.m. --Community Forum about HIV with C. A. Webb and other community speakers

City Candidate Pages on Jackpedia - Help Us Beef Them Up!

I've posted links to city candidate pages for this year's election on Jackpedia. All of you, whether you work with candidates or not, are welcome to register for Jackpedia and …

Dates Set for Two More Executions

The following is a verbatim statement from the Mississippi Department of Corrections:

The Mississippi Supreme Court has set execution dates for Death Row inmates Larry Mathew Puckett, MDOC #65781, and William J. Mitchell, MDOC #31271.

50 Governors Oppose Bush's Guard Cuts

AP is reporting:

Governors crossing party lines are criticizing Bush administration policies on the National Guard, questioning a budget plan they say will cut Guard strength and leave states less able to respond …

Women in Hip-Hop Speak Out: A Good Read

In light of the roundtable discussion at the Jackson Medical Mall on Tuesday. Thought Id bone up a bit.. As Im sure to have my a-- handed to me LOL, …

Clarion-Ledger Asks, Answers, Whines Anyway

In one of those nonsensical editorials today we all know and dread—there they go sticking their finger in the wind again—The Clarion-Ledger asks: "Banyard: Why Does Justice Take So Long?" …

GOP's Answer to "Charting a New Course": Name Calling

You've got to love it. On Wednesday, Republicans abandoned the idea of relabeling the Democratic Party. The proposed new name? The Democratic Socialist Party. The Republican National Committee actually held …

Arbor Day, brought to you by Toyota

Gov. Haley Barbour announces Toyota Arbor Day.