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Allen Gets a Royal Send-OffFans of retiring councilman Ben Allen threw a thank-you party in his honor at Bravo!, in Highland Village, on Monday.
Protesters Rally Support at A-1 PalletsBetween 10 a.m. and noon on Friday, drivers on Mill Street honked their horns, encouraging eight protesters who walked up and down the length of A-1 Pallets with signs that read, "Wake Up Jackson". The silent protest came on the …
[Dickerson] Charlie Hosemann Gets My VoteMy family has never flirted with the GOP, primarily because we view Republicans as rabble-rousing upstarts who stand in opposition to the unimpeachable liberalism of Jefferson and Madison.
2007 JFP Voter's Guide: Of Primary ImportanceOn Aug. 7, voters will turn out in droves—we hope—to make their voices known in the primary elections.
2007 JFP Voter's Guide: Supes Candidates Line UpThis year, the Jackson Free Press interviewed Hinds County Board of Supervisors primary candidates by asking them identical questions. Of the 12 candidates, only Silas Bolden, Jr., the Democratic primary challenger for District 3, refused to participate.
2007 JFP Voter's Guide: What You Need to Know To Vote FAQWhether you're a first-time voter or you've voted in every election since 1940, you might have a question about voting in the primaries. With a little help from the League of Women Voters of Mississippi Web site, we've put together …
2007 JFP Voter's Guide: Fighting for a SecretarySecretary of State Eric Clark is shipping out this year after more than 10 years in office. His departure opens a rift in what might have otherwise been one of the few safe seats in statewide elections, so it's not …
2007 JFP Voter's Guide: Ag Commish Getting It From Both EndsAgriculture Commissioner Lester Spell is under attack this year, and faces stiffer competition than in earlier years.
Why Isn't Gene Phillips Mentioned?Jack Mazurack never mentions controversial developer Gene Phillips in this story today about TCI's plans for downtown Jackson, helped along by City Council yesterday. And then there is this:
Hear DA Faye Peterson on Radio JFPDistrict Attorney Faye Peterson appeared on Radio JFP on WLEZ-FM last Friday. The audio of the show, which focused on criticisms of the D.A., is available here. Click to listen to the show.
Dumb S*** Rebel Without a ClueYes, that's what a troll just called me on another thread before it was deleted.
Party Surprises Former Councilman Ben AllenSupporters of former city Councilman Ben Allen gathered tonight at Bravo! restaurant for a surprise party to honor him for his service. Secretary of state candidate Delbert Hosemann was a primary organizer, and Bravo! owner Jeff Good opened his restaurant …
Obeying the Sign OrdinanceI wonder how many Jacksonians know that it is unlawful to post signs on utility poles. Are City Council members exempt?
A-1 Pallets Silent Protest at City Hall on Tuesday, July 31, from 9 AM to 10 AMWe'll be in front of City Hall from 9 AM to 10 AM. If possible, please sit in on the City Council meeting afterwards since A-1 Pallets is on the agenda. I'll have some signs with me if you need …
Reporters Committee Urges ABA to Reject Access Limit[verbatim] July 26, 2007 -- The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press urges the American Bar Association to reject proposed resolutions that would drastically limit public access to criminal justice system records. The measures would violate the First Amendment …