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Blacks unswayed by GOP social agenda

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is reporting: "African-Americans often agree with Republicans on social issues: abortion, prayer in schools and --- most significant in this year's presidential race --- same-sex unions. But …

Will single women swing the ‘04 election?

Women eNews is reporting: "Are single women the soccer moms of 2004? That's what some national Democrats are betting on as they gear up for this year's presidential election. Democratic …

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The best in sports in the next 14 days

Men's basketball, Southern Miss vs. Marquette, 7 p.m., WSFZ (930): How strapped for cash is Southern Miss' athletics program? USM sold a CUSA home game to Marquette, which moved it …

Minor and Stringfellow on Barbour's lack of diversity

Columnist Bill Minor writes: "Looking at the lineup of four white, male, mostly 60-something Barbour Administration appointees named last Friday, several to head socially-sensitive state agencies, two thoughts immediately came …

Actor Martin Sheen, Rep. Bennie Thompson endorse Dean

The AP reports: "Thompson, a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, cited Dean's efforts to develop and help rural America."

Braun Drops Out; Endorses Dean

AP is reporting: "Former Illinois Sen. Carol Moseley Braun dropped out of the presidential race Thursday and endorsed Howard Dean as 'a Democrat we can all be proud to support.'

"I Hear That Train A'Comin'" Scott Miller

Singer/songwriter Scott Miller, formerly of the V-Roys and now a Sugar Hill recording artist, is a true triple threat. He is a great songwriter and singer and fantastic guitar player. …

Celebrity DUI Update

Soon-to-be-former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jeff Garcia was driving home from a San Jose Sharks game when he was pulled over and arrested on suspicion of drunken driving. If it …

Opening Shots

Content Provider's Note: Doctor S has lengthened his name and started writing for the print edition of JFP on a regular basis. So get off your ass and pick up …

"These Things Take Time," Peabody

I've been a Peabody junkie for years. I first caught this dead-ahead New Orleans rock band more than 10 years ago at an Anne Rice coven party. They've been in …

Salter on Barbour Inauguration

The Clarion-Ledger's Sid Salter writes today: "Coupled with the state's money problems is the political reality that Barbour, Lt. Gov. Amy Tuck, House Speaker Billy McCoy and the vast majority …

Let the Games Begin

A lobbyist has become the second Republican governor since Reconstruction; the lieutenant governor turned Republican in the middle of her last term; the first new speaker of the house has …

Haley Barbour's Inaugural Address

Inaugural Trivia

Barbour Stashes Riches in Blind Trust

[City Buzz] Kenny Said He's Gonna Slap Me

MAMA, KENNY SAID HE'S GONNA SLAP ME: About time you think that Kenneth Stokes has calmed the hell down, someone goes and sets him off again. Even though we can …

The Surging General

There's no doubt that Democratic presidential candidate Howard Dean, a medical doctor and former governor of Vermont, has excited young voters. With his upturned fists and shrill, outspoken dislike for …

Honey, They're Shrinking Lynette

Yeah, I know it's that time of year when we're supposed to have made resolutions and already broken or forgotten each and every one of them. And I'm not about …

[Capitol Buzz] Coolers, Hoopy and Crosses, Oh My

HERE COME THE CROSSES: Right to Life of Jackson has changed its name to Pro-Life Mississippi and is planning a slate of activities to lobby the Legislature, especially to give …

2004 Capitol Games: Hot Issues

<b>It's About Education, Stupid!</b>

Also see Ayana's Guide to Need-to-Know Capitol Poop

Capitol Games: Ayana's Guide

BARBOUR'S APPOINTMENTS

Following is the JFP's primer to need-to-know information about the Legislature and state government. We will be adding information as we go. Send suggested information to: [e-mail missing]

Barbour Inaugural Trivia

At the ceremony, the Inaugural Committee handed out 4,000 Magnolia tree seedlings to the attendees. These young trees symbolize the potential for growth within the Magnolia State over the next …