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‘This Country Is Better Than That'

Great New York Times editorial today:

The Psychology of Looting

Very good article. The reasons for looting are looked at from just about every angle.

‘Looking for Friends': A Gallery of Post-Its

Our two new young friends, Pierce and Zon, drove down from Madison, Wis., to do what they can to help with the disaster. Right now, they're helping the JFP with …

‘My Heart Is Just Breaking for Your Pain'

Just in via e-mail/verbatim from Toronto:

I know you need so many things right now. I wish I could be with-in arm's reach to offer you a hot meal, a warm bed... or just a change …

Disaster Remarks by Barbour, McCoy, Tuck, Others

Transcribed Remarks by the Governor and other state officials/MEMA Press Conference/Jackson, MS

Governor Haley Barbour: "Before I start trying to share some briefing with you… First, I'm pleased that the Lieutenant Governor and the Speaker accompanied me to the coast today to …

Salon: Report About Jackson, Hattiesburg

Stephen Elliott reports for Salon:

Days After Disaster, Bush Sending Active-Duty Troops

The Associated Press is reporting:

Growing Black Outrage Over Katrina Victims

The New York Times is reporting:

U.S. Senators: Congress to Probe ‘Immense Failure'

Reuters is reporting:

Transcribed Remarks of Barbour, Pickering, Red Cross Head

Transcribed Remarks: Governor Haley Barbour, U.S. Congressman Chip Pickering, and

Governor Haley Barbour: Let me start off by introducing a great ally to Mississippi, and somebody that is a genuine pleasure for me to have here and to let visit …

Boil Water Alert Lifted; Other City Info

September 2, 2005—HIGHLIGHTS OF 3 P.M. BRIEFING FOR CITY DEPARTMENTS REGARDING STORM RECOVERY

The City of Jackson and the Hinds County EOC will conduct briefings twice daily to update information in the continuing recovery efforts after Hurricane Katrina. Briefings are at 9:00 a.m. …

JSU's Katrina Response

(Jackson, Miss.) – Jackson State University is thankful to those who have expressed sympathy and offered assistance in response to Hurricane Katrina. We would like to assure the public that …

President Bush's Remarks From the Coast

[verbatim]REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT

Biloxi, Mississippi12:15 P.M. CDT

The Times-Picayune Feeds

The feeds from New Oreans' The Times-Picayune have been added to JFP's Katrina Blog. The feeds are updated live by the staff of The Times-Picayune now located in Baton Rouge. …

Open Letter to City: Open Briefings; Let Info Flow

As rumors swirl about everything from gas prices to lawlessness, the City of Jackson has seemed to take a bunker mentality. They are, apparently, having "briefings" twice a day between …

Bush ‘Not Looking Forward' to Coast Trip

But he's coming ... Clarion-Ledger is reporting:

Braves Take A Seat

The Mississippi Braves have cancelled the last four games of the season due to damage caused by Hurricane Katrina. The Braves were scheduled to begin a four-game series with the …

Shelter In A Storm

Visit the Jackson Free Press' KatrinaBlog here.

Confusion, Chaos Increasing in Jackson

*Web Exclusive*

Car lines at the gas pumps can easily stretch for miles in the city of Jackson today. Stations regain their electricity, only to drain their pumps within a few hours …

JFP Index: Hell Hath No Fury

• Peak winds of Hurricane Katrina when it made landfall: 150 mph