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 …
Hush! Somebody's Calling Our NameNever say things can't change. Sometimes remarkable change comes, and it seems so obvious that people barely notice. That was apparent recently when both the Mississippi House and the Senate voted to rename two stretches of highway after civil-rights martyrs: …
[Chick] Can Men Measure Up To Chick Flicks?My friend Cowboy and I watched "Hitch" by accident, which is OK because I burned some calories laughing, but I honestly thought it was going to be a boy movie, along the lines of "Lethal Weapon." Nope. I made Cowboy …
[Speed] Change Brings About ProgressI have been executive director of the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) for just over one year. A colleague had to remind me of that. Quite frankly, I have been having the time of my life pursuing opportunities for Mississippi, and …
Whitlow: ‘Run Like the Dickens'March 2, 2005 Jackson city politics is starting to become a new outlet of expression for former television news executives and directors. Frank Melton—the former owner of WLBT Channel 3 and then its "Bottom Line" man—has announced his candidacy for …
The House That Time Forgotht><i>Featured Story: Read the story behind Bobbie Johnson's story—that of a woman Frank Melton put in the media spotlight two weeks ago.</i> by Ayana Taylor
Fear And Loathing In The Dirty SouthI'm an opinionated chick, but every now and then, an issue comes a long that, no matter how much I ponder it, I can't quite firmly take a side on it. Choosing one side would be denying the reality of …
Mayor Announces, Melton PouncesFebruary 16, 2005 On Monday, Mayor Harvey Johnson Jr. announced what everyone already knows—that he will be on the ballot for mayor in May. Two hours later, challenger Frank Melton made another in a string of announcements—this time focusing on …
Ridgeland Democratic Committee Forming[Statement] A meeting was held on Saturday to establish a Ridgeland Municipal Democratic Executive Committee so that anyone who wants to run as a Democrat for city office may do so. Temporary officers were elected to ensure this for the …
The House That Racism BuiltIt's been another one of those weeks the media love in Jacktown: lots of screaming and finger-pointing and accusations of someone else, inevitably of a different race from the accuser, being "a racist."
HRC to Use Obadele Incident to Further UnderstandingJACKSON – The firestorm that surrounded Richard Barrett's attempt to bring Edgar Ray Killen to the State Fair, and the one that has now swirled around Councilman Kenneth Stokes' Stokes' invitation to Imari Obadele to speak at a Black History …
Mississippi CofCC: Pearl Shouldn't Become ‘Little Jackson'From the Mississippi CofCC Web site: "Some of our committee members met with several Mississippi House of Representative members to discuss upcoming issues that the legislature will face in 2005. One key issue of concern was the Mississippi flag.
[The JFP Interview] Deuce McAllisterStanding in line at the Reservoir Winn-Dixie's grand opening Saturday, Jan. 29, you could feel the excitement surging throughout the store from not only customers but store employees as well. After all, Deuce was in the house. Men, women and …
[Lott] The Course of FreedomAs we watch the aftermath of the elections in Iraq, let's remember that while our own American culture remains young, our course of freedom is not. More than 225 years is a long time for any single form of government …
DLC: Do Democrats Love Corporations?<i>Looking out over Washington, DC, from his plush office, Al From is once again foaming at the mouth. The CEO of the corporate-sponsored Democratic Leadership Council and his wealthy cronies are in their regular postelection attack mode. Despite wins by …