'Seismic' DemsMississippi Democrats showed confidence and optimism at a state convention on Saturday, and heard from speakers whose sentiments mirrored their own.
FEMA Aid in ReachWhile Jackson residents may have received denial letters from FEMA in the weeks following the April 4 tornadoes and storms, they may still be able to get aid. Some residents were denied aid by FEMA because they were already insured.
[Hutchinson] White Women Are Punishing ObamaWhat started as a trickle of puzzled queries on Oprah's message board when she touted Sen. Barack Obama in October 2007 eventually turned into angry complaints from many white women when she barnstormed for him in January. They raged that …
Secrets & Lies: GOP Accused of Political ProsecutionsProsecutions of a Mississippi Supreme Court justice and a wealthy Gulf Coast attorney are at the center a spectacular congressional investigation of political prosecution.
McCain's Controversial Supporter to Speak in JacksonThe Associated Press is reporting that an extremist Texas televangelist who has embraced presidential candidate John McCain is coming to Jackson to speak. Rev. John Hagee, who said on NPR in 2006 that Hurricane Katrina was an act of God …
Airport Toll Road Moves ForwardThe Mississippi House and Senate moved forward last week in making the Airport Parkway a possibility.
House Dems Cave, Then FleeHouse Democrats caved in to pressure the first day of the special session, passing a bill to temporarily reauthorize the Mississippi Department of Employment Security.
House Subpoenas Rove in Justice Political ScandalAs expected, the House Judiciary Committee has subpoenaed former presidential adviser Karl Rove to testify about his role in the alleged political investigations by the U.S. Department of Justice into Democrats perceived as enemies of the Bush administration. This investigation …
[Kamikaze] Can White America Elect a Black President?Excuse me if I seem out of breath. It's just that I've been laughing so hard since last week's West Virginia primaries that it's difficult to regain my composure. Don't get me wrong, I've got love for America's 35th state.
Agency in Jeopardy Over Ad OversightHouse Democrats and Gov. Haley Barbour are squaring off against one another regarding how the state spends advertising dollars. The House and Senate were unable to come to terms with a Mississippi Department of Employment Security reauthorization bill on the …
[Hightower] Stop Subsidizing Big OilIn 2006, the CEO of Exxon Mobil exclaimed that, gosh, his corporation was rolling in so much profit that he simply didn't know how to spend it all.
Ridin' the Wave: The JFP Interview with Ronnie MusgroveFormer Gov. Ronnie Musgrove has his eye on Sen. Trent Lott's old seat. He's running on a "throw the bums out" platform against his opponent, and the Republican Party.
The Agony of AppropriationsAs the 2008 session of Mississippi Legislature session draws to an end, some bills will likely wither and die.
The Rocky Race to the White HouseWarning: If you're considering running for president, there are several pitfalls to expect, as we've learned over recent weeks.
Mississippi Democrats showed confidence and optimism at a state convention on Saturday, and heard from speakers whose sentiments mirrored their own.
While Jackson residents may have received denial letters from FEMA in the weeks following the April 4 tornadoes and storms, they may still be able to get aid. Some residents were denied aid by FEMA because they were already insured.
Prosecutions of a Mississippi Supreme Court justice and a wealthy Gulf Coast attorney are at the center a spectacular congressional investigation of political prosecution.
The Mississippi House and Senate moved forward last week in making the Airport Parkway a possibility.
House Democrats caved in to pressure the first day of the special session, passing a bill to temporarily reauthorize the Mississippi Department of Employment Security.