State Lottery propsed for new revenueEric Stringfellow of the Clarion Ledger writes: "This measure also would be a great boost to morale, at least for the remaining employees. Barbour has also proposed reducing state government by 700 jobs."
Barbour Signs First Bill: Private Prisons(Jackson, Miss.) -- Governor Haley Barbour signed House Bill 544, the Tallahatchie County Correctional Authority Bill, into law today making it his first piece of legislation to sign into law as governor. "By signing this bill, we are demonstrating our …
Miss Jackson You're NastyNow Janet Jackson says the Super Bowl halftime strip show was planned, but it went too far. It was a wardrobe "malfunction." At least JJ and Justin Timberfake are sticking to their script. Oh yeah, Janet's label released her new …
Football Recruiting or Whither WillieWednesday is the big day when high school seniors can sign with the college football factory of their choice. But before you make your national championship hotel reservations based on all the so-called blue-chip recruits your team signs, remember a …
Cock Of The WalkMeanwhile, on the male nudity front, British buff-master Mark Roberts is celebrating his successful streak at the Super Bowl. The second half was delayed after Roberts got on the field wearing a referee's uniform and then showed his ass. Roberts …
Money GrabWJTV-12 might have to break out its checkbook and write the FCC a check for $27,500 or more. Why? The FCC has promised to investigate the "deplorable stunt" during the Super Bowl halftime when Justin Timberlame ripped off a piece …
Mississippi Gospel and Bluegrass OpryMississippi Gospel and Bluegrass Opry - Sat., Feb. 12, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Harmony & Grits. Pearl Community Room, next to Pearl City Hall, Old Brandon Rd. $7.50, Kids free. 924-1175. www.msoprygospelbluegrass.com
Bach to BluesBach-To-Blues series offers live secular or sacred music at Trinity Lutheran Church every 3rd Sunday at 6 PM. The Jackson church is located at 6401 US Highway 18 W at Siwell Road. The public is invited to enjoy live music …
[Lott] Open and ReadyIf U.S. military bases are to be closed, jobs lost, and lives changed, which communities should feel the heat first - those in an increasingly unsupportive Western Europe, or in patriotic, taxpaying towns in Mississippi? Well, I'm more worried about …
UPDATE: CNN to Air Anti-Bush MoveOn.org AdFrom Moveon.org's Eli Pariser: "During this year's Super Bowl, you'll see ads sponsored by beer companies, tobacco companies, and the Bush White House. But you won't see the winning ad in MoveOn.org Voter Fund's Bush in 30 Seconds ad contest. …
Monique GuilloryDr. Monique Guillory has been busy for the last few years. As deputy chief of staff for Jackson State University President Ronald Mason since 2000, the 34-year-old New Orleanian met myriad goals: the restoration of Gibbs-Green Week at Jackson State, …
2004] Urban LivingI can't think of anybody who couldn't do with a little more class in their system, and the place to get some in Jackson, according to our poll, is Gallery 119. The gallery, 10 years old and just recently moved …
[Best of Jackson 2004] Urban LivingI can't think of anybody who couldn't do with a little more class in their system, and the place to get some in Jackson, according to our poll, is Gallery 119. The gallery, 10 years old and just recently moved …