Politics

Contract to Former Barbour Client Under InvestigationThe New York Times is reporting Monday that a debris-removal contract awarded to a former lobbying client of Barbour is under congressional investigation:
SOS Announces ‘Voter-Verified Paper Trail'It seems the secretary of state's office is trying to respond to concerns about the new voting machines such as the JFP reported more than a month ago:
Dems: State GOP Lying About House[verbatim statement]By attacking the integrity of one of the state's longest-serving legislators, the Mississippi Republican Party has once again launched into their far-too-familiar practice of spreading lies and misinformation. GOP Chairman Jim Herring wants to use BIPEC ratings as a …
Clark Announces Voting Machine ContractSecretary of State Eric Clark today introduced new touch-screen voting machines that most Mississippians will use to cast ballots beginning in 2006. "These voting machines will greatly improve the accuracy and integrity of every election in Mississippi," Clark said. "They …
[Lott] Crossroads or Cross HairsJune 24, 2005 Throughout American history, people of all cultures have sought freedom and opportunity in our nation – legally, for the most part. We know that immigration is an integral part of American history that has made us so …
[City Report] The ‘Who's Who' Unity TeamJune 22, 2005 Mayor-elect Frank Melton announced his transition team June 14 at an informational session at the Crossroads Building in downtown Jackson. Hinds County Board of Supervisors President Doug Anderson is chairman of the team. Peyton Prospere, former chief …
Low Turnout Paves Melton's WayRead this story here.
Sun Herald: Mayor's races across state to be decidedThe Sun Herald reports:
WAPT 16: Melton Vows To Keep Crime-Reduction Promise If ElectedJACKSON, Miss. -- Mayoral candidate Democrat Frank Melton told 16 WAPT News in an exclusive interview last year that he wanted to solve the city's crime problem within 180 days.
WAPT 16: Mayoral Candidates Vow To Bring Business To JacksonDemocrat Frank Melton and Republican Rick Whitlow are vying to take over City Hall. Both men say they have plans to bring business and people back to the capital city.
WLBT 3: Whitlow, Melton Could Stand TogetherDon't be surprised if you see the loser of Tuesday's mayoral race in Jackson at the winner's victory party.
WLBT 3: Campaigning Continues in Final HoursWe know that the city of Jackson will have a new mayor -- but will it be Republican Rick Whitlow or Democrat Frank Melton? Voters will decide when the polls open Tuesday morning.
C-L: Candidates prepare for voteThe Ledger reports:
WLBT 3: Melton, Whitlow in Final StretchThe race for mayor in Jackson is down to its final week, and both candidates are running very low-key campaigns. Democrat Frank Melton and Republican Rick Whitlow face each other in the June 7 General Election.
Planet Weekly: Q&A Interview with Rick WhitlowThe Planet Weekly this week interviews Rick Whitlow in a question-and-answer format as their cover story. Frank Melton did not respond to their requests for interviews.