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Libby WaldenAs I entered the room, I couldn't help but stop and stare at my surroundings. The room itself was ordinary with diminutive stadium seating and a piano in the corner. The trophies and plaques screamed integrity and determination. At that …
JFP Interview: Annell Smith - Woman With A MissionApril 27, 2005 Annell Vaugh Smith is the elusive third Democratic contender for mayor—a determined woman who is showing up for candidate forums and just answering questions without a lot of fanfare. Smith has lived in Jackson since she was …
Campaign Finance Reports In for PrimaryThursday, 5:28 p.m.: We are posting full campaign-finance reports—of both contributions and disbursements—for both Frank Melton and Harvey Johnson. Here are Melton's reports; Johnson's take up a lot more pages, but we have them and are scanning right now. Keep …
Community Policing Is Working HereDuring the weeks leading up to the 2005 city elections, we've heard a lot about "community policing"—the mayor's preferred approach to fighting crime—and whether or not it is working. As someone who has participated in community policing since November 2003, …
JFP Makes ‘Election Man' Today; Cover Auctioned
Election Watch: Ward 6 - Of Diaper Changes and Spicy WordsApril 27, 2005 Tempers didn't exactly flare at an April 18 forum for Ward 6 candidates, but words did get spicy in more than one instance. Democratic candidate Von Anderson, 27, faces Democratic incumbent Marshand Crisler, 36, who has held …
Election Watch: Ward 7 Heats UpApril 27, 2005 Ward 7 Democratic incumbent Margaret Barrett Simon will be facing two other contenders in the upcoming May 3 primaries, and neither of them are particularly new to politics. Minister Dr. Leon Horne Sr. and Jackson International Airport …
Eric Stringfellow: Stretch run could determine outcome in hotly contested mayoral raceEric Stringfellow writes at the Clarion-Ledger:
C-L: Poll shows Melton leading in mayoral raceThe Clarion-Ledger reports:
Friends for a Cause / Relay for LifeFriends for A Cause will have a booth at the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life on April 29 at Lefleurs Park. The booth will be open from 5:00 p.m. until 12:00 a.m. It is a fun-filled overnight event designed …
C-L: Melton leading money raceThe Clarion-Ledger reports:
PDFs Campaign Finance Reports for Melton, JohnsonSee a list of campaign contributions and disbursements here.
WAPT 16: Mayor's Campaign Chief Puts Best Face On New Poll Results<i>JACKSON, Miss. -- Incumbent Mayor Harvey Johnson appears to be in a political slide exactly a week from the Democratic primary.
WLBT 3: Campaign Advertising Saturates Market<i>The countdown is on until Tuesday's election. In the remaining days, it's likely Jackson's mayoral candidates will push hard to reach voters through advertising.
WLBT 3: Mayoral Race Draws Big Donors<i>Campaign contirbutions for Jackson mayoral candidates are reaching the $1 million mark.