Judge Kidd Rules Against John ReevesJudge Winston Kidd has just ruled that the election results in the District 71 race between Adrienne Wooten and incumbent John Reeves should be certified, and that no special election need occur. Reeves was challenging Wooten's win due to voting …
The Clarion-Ledger ‘Forgot' Dee-Moore CaseOK, Ledger, at least be honest in your assessment of "cold case" efforts in this country. You may have done some good work in the past when you used to care a little about being a newspaper, and you deserve …
give a gift of fresh air and sunshineWhat else can you give for Christmas besides more stuff? Get in the spirit of togetherness with gifts of a shared experience. Gift cards and memberships are a good start. Give a gift of fresh air and sunshine with a …
Henry Phillips' Bond Set for $200,000Hinds County Judge William Barnett has set a $200,000 bond for Henry Phillips, who police say have admitted shooting his ex-girlfriend Doris Shavers, in the head. According to The Clarion-Ledger, Barnett has sent the case to a grand jury for …
Council to Vote on Police Chief TodayThe Jackson City Council is holding a confirmation vote today at 2 p.m. on Hinds County Sheriff Malcolm McMillin as Jackson's next police chief even as some Council members are complaining that the mayor has not provided adequate documentation for …
The C.I.A. Tape AffairThis controvery is taking on a huge life on the blogosphere. Read a round-up.
Police Have Suspect in ‘Miracle' ShootingHinds County Sheriff and interim Jackson Police Chief Malcolm McMillin named convicted felon Michael Allen as the suspect in the Dec. 1 shooting of Jackson business owner Donnie Register. Register, owner of The Antique Market in Fondren, made national headlines, …
43 Events Today; 50 Events Saturday; Holiday Events ManiaIf you're looking for exciting things to do this weekend, holiday or not, the new JFP events calendar is packed full of daily events, and categories of stuff to do from holiday to shopping to literary. You'll also find extensive …
Kamikaze on Radio JFP Today at NoonKamikaze will join Todd Stauffer and Donna Ladd today at noon on WLEZ to discuss the slow pace of Farish Street development.
Wake Up and Give to the Salvation ArmyWake Up Jackson Civic Association is participating in The Salvation Army's Online Red Kettle program. Go here to drop some change in our virtual kettle. The fundraising goal is $500.
Melton Hits Back With More AllegationsJackson Mayor Frank Melton made hard allegations (PDF, 464 KB) against plaintiffs suing him and the city for civil rights violations this morning, from Albert "Batman" Donelson to Charlotte Reeves. "I'm not trying to taint the jury," Melton insisted. "These …
Big Dawg Croom SEC Coach of the YearMississippi State released a statement an hour ago about this well-deserved honor for Coach Sylvester Croom:
Carlton Reeves"I believe in the rule of law and in using it to achieve justice across the board," Carlton Reeves says.
D.I. Your Own Damn SelfOne of my favorite responses to the Katrina crisis was a headline—from The Onion, I think—about a man who had decided to just drive a semi-trailer full of ice down to the Coast his own damn self, considering how poorly …