The Elephant In The ClassroomThe governor and his loyal cabal of "Stepford senators" seem to believe that Mississippians are stupid. And they sure want to keep us that way.
Chokwe Lumumba Is Getting A Raw DealThere is a pattern in America's ill treatment of those who have something to say, particularly those who are perceived as having "too much" to say. This pattern is made evident in America's treatment of activists ranging from politicians to …
‘Highway 80 Day' In JacksonApril 6, 2005 Democratic mayoral candidate Frank Melton announced at a March 31 catfish rally at Howard Wilson Kia on Highway 80 that, as mayor, he would be paying more attention to what he calls the "Forgotten Commercial Corridor." The …
Victory for HIV InmatesOn March 31, U.S. Magistrate Judge Jerry A. Davis ended a 15-year-long lawsuit between the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) over the treatment of HIV-positive inmates. Judge Davis' federal court order demanded an …
Angela GravesIt's obvious—Angela Graves is 6 feet tall with a megawatt smile book-ended by deep dimples. It's not obvious, unless you're standing outside her classroom listening, that she's one of the lucky ones. Eyes sparkling, Graves will tell anyone she's right …
‘Stepford Senators' Hold Education HostageNot one person at the Capitol can remember a Mississippi legislative session ending without a budget. Well, once again the 2005 Legislature might be producing another famous legislative first for the Magnolia state.
[McCoy] The Clock Is TickingThe House of Representatives remains very disappointed that there has been no compromise on the budget for the fiscal year 2006. We pledge to remain here as long as there is hope to reach such a compromise, but obviously time …
Dems Challenge Melton's Residencyht><b>This story will appear in the print edition of the Jackson Free Press on Wednesday.</b> by Adam Lynch
Attack Of The Soccer Robots ... YawnScientists are working to build robots that can beat a team of humans in soccer. Soccer, schmoccer, let's see the tin men play baseball.
WLBT 3 - Melton's Residency Dividing Democrats<i>Frank Melton's candidacy for mayor is being challenged by members of the Democratic Executive Committee in Jackson. Now Jackson democrats are accusing their fellow party members of candidate allegiance and favortism.