[Obadele] Here To Help Build A Better LifeMarch 23, 2005 Quietly the Provisional Government of the Republic of New Afrika (PG-RNA) has spent a year re-establishing its presence in Jackson, Mississippi. In this historic area Black people have won important victories over historic racism and injustice. But …
Harvey Johnson Jr. (D) - Mayor/Incumbent"I love this city and the people who live here – all of the people – and I love this job. Love is about making a long-term, lifelong commitment to work tirelessly for the wellbeing of those you love – …
[Barbour] The Governor's Primer on Mississippi MedicaidMarch 21, 2005 If you or someone you love depends on Medicaid, you should read this. And if you are not on Medicaid, you are paying for its services with your tax dollars, and you should read this, too. Mississippi …
Dish It Out, LadiesHere is an excerpt from the Maureen Dowd column causing a lot of the women-media chatter:
[Lott] The Whole PackageMarch 20, 2005 With gasoline once again at $2 and higher per gallon, and some fill-ups pushing $50, we know we need a national energy policy. The question is: What provisions will comprise this policy? Some people see it has …
George EwingFrom his white and brown cowhide cowboy boots to his black leather jacket atop a tucked-into-jeans black t-shirt to his rhinestone-encrusted cat-eye sunglasses to his buzz cut, George Ewing exudes health and confidence. Emblazoned on his t-shirt: "On no …
David L. Archie (D)From his "It's Time for a Change…" flyer: - New vision of economic development: <i>Attract new businesses - Build new housing - New restaurants - New stores</i> - Put more police officers on the street to patrol and help investigate …
Stanley Amos (D)From Stanley Amos' "New Leadership ... A New Way ... A New Day" flyer: The potential for change is ours. Let us begin to change our image of our children, our community, our Council, and our City! - A commitment …
Ineva May-Pittman (D)Mrs. Ineva May-Pittman, 71, is a native of Jayess, Mississippi. She attended elementary schools in Jayes and Jackson and graduated from Lanier High School. She also attended CM&I High School. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education …
Dial Those Extra Digits TodayWe cussed our phone system all morning until we remembered this. If you're in the 601 area code, don't forget that you now have to dial 10 digits to reach anyone, even if they're down the street or across the …
Crisis: Medicaid Games Come to a Head TodayIn an editorial today, The Clarion-Ledger writes: "The solution to the current Medicaid funding crisis is to take $200 million from the tobacco trust fund and approve a cigarette tax increase to replenish it. It's up to the Senate and …
Mike PetersThe brightly colored blue and gold building that sits on the corner of North State Street and Fondren Place and clearly reads "Fondren Corner" in bold cursive silver writing has become a favorite of many local students and Jacksonians who …