Jackson Free Press

One Jail's Tale

In The Deep South rape charges unearth a system in disarray by Jim Mulvaney

Benzos release debut CD

their shows have always sold out. Demos have been in high demand. Their breathtaking sound has naturally conjured a frenzy of love for them within their local scene. Their sound …

Planet Weekly: Fear and Voting In Jackson

And he is alleging that Republicans are trying to "steal" the Democratic primary:

"Nick Bridger" writes a good column this week about the whole fearmongering phenomenon in Jackson, and how candidates are trying to play politics based on fear.

PROFILE: Harvey Johnson

ht>Incumbent Aims to Finish What He's Started by Adam Lynch

Campaign Finance Reports In for Primary

Thursday, 5:28 p.m.: We are posting full campaign-finance reports—of both contributions and disbursements—for both Frank Melton and Harvey Johnson. Here are Melton's reports; Johnson's take up a lot more pages, …

JFP Makes ‘Election Man' Today; Cover Auctioned

Eric Stringfellow: Stretch run could determine outcome in hotly contested mayoral race

Eric Stringfellow writes at the Clarion-Ledger:

C-L: Poll shows Melton leading in mayoral race

The Clarion-Ledger reports:

Friends for a Cause / Relay for Life

Each team tries to keep at least one team member on the track at all times.

Friends for A Cause will have a booth at the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life on April 29 at Lefleurs Park. The booth will be open from 5:00 p.m. …

C-L: Melton leading money race

The Clarion-Ledger reports:

PDFs Campaign Finance Reports for Melton, Johnson

See a list of campaign contributions and disbursements here.

WAPT 16: Mayor's Campaign Chief Puts Best Face On New Poll Results

WAPT 16 reports:

JACKSON, Miss. -- Incumbent Mayor Harvey Johnson appears to be in a political slide exactly a week from the Democratic primary.

WLBT 3: Campaign Advertising Saturates Market

WLBT 3 reports:

The countdown is on until Tuesday's election. In the remaining days, it's likely Jackson's mayoral candidates will push hard to reach voters through advertising.

WLBT 3: Mayoral Race Draws Big Donors

WLBT 3 reports:

Campaign contirbutions for Jackson mayoral candidates are reaching the $1 million mark.

Planet Weekly: Harvey Vs. Frank: Two Views

Jen Barker writes at the Planet Weekly:

Submit Your Band for the Disc Makers Music World Series

Disc Makers Launches Southeast Independent Music World Series, Atlanta is the new host site for 2005's premier indie showcase. Disc Makers, the nation's leading independent CD manufacturer, is kicking off …

The Sound and Fury of 'Perception'

Ponder these statements for a moment: "There is too much crime in Jackson." "The perception of crime is worse than the reality."

WAPT 16: Poll Shows Crime Should Be Mayor's Top Priority

WAPT 16 reports:

When asked which issues would most influence their vote in the mayoral election, a majority of voters, 43 percent, said crime and public safety.

MMA, Mayor Reveal 'Downtown Cultural District' Plans

C-L: Voters will weigh candidates' leadership, business sense

In economic development, mayors are as critical as bankers in making things happen.

The Clarion-Ledger reports: