Barbour spots investmentClarion Ledger reports : "Governmental entities enticed Textron Fastening Systems with economic incentives, but they didn't give away the store, said Gov. Haley Barbour."
Bills acknowledges blacks' contributionsShelia Byrd of the AP writes: "At least two House bills seek to recognize historical contributions of black Mississippians."
Take That, Mad CowSomehow being a vegetarian also makes me a Father Confessor—people constantly tell me their diet-altering plans, even in polite conversation. Well, what with the New Year and Mad Cow, the din of discussion from those deciding to carve a little …
Dean's Midnight NoteHere's an e-mail that went to Dean's e-mail list in the middle of the night after Dean's unimpressive third-placing showing in Iowa (BTW, is anyone else as thrilled as I am that Gephardt dropped out? Argh.) ...
Number-ologyPaul Lukas' latest Uni Watch is a very cool report on why athletes wear specific uniform numbers. For more info ...
Super BoreThe New England Patriots and Carolina Panthers are headed to the Super Bowl, which will be played Feb. 1 in Houston. Kickoff will be at approximately 5:30 p.m. Sadly, there's a two-week break before the game, which means we will …
[Ladd] Haley's March to the SeaOn the JFP blog recently, someone asked me if I was willing to give Gov. Haley Barbour the benefit of the doubt. That question gave me pause. I think of myself as independent-minded, free of party affiliation, fair-but-tough and willing …
Senate Panel Votes for New Thomas/White ElectionJan. 19, 2004--The Sun-Herald is reporting: "A Senate committee has recommended a new election in the disputed Hinds District 29 race. Democrat Dewayne Thomas was certified the winner of the race by the Hinds County Election Commission, but incumbent Sen. …
Dean's Grass-roots Team in Overdrive on Iowa DayKeep an eye on Dean's Blog for America today as the Iowa caucuses take place. Whatever you think of Dean, his *campaign* is pretty damned exciting.
Economist: Bush Wants Stagnant Job MarketEconomic James K. Galbraith argues in Salon that Bush wants a stagnant job market to "keep the help from getting uppity." He writes: "The transcendent economic issue this election year isn't the growth rate. It isn't the stock market. It …
Tupelo Republican Wants to Block Gay UnionsThe Clarion-Ledger is reporting: 'Saying gay marriage 'goes against everything society has ever stood for,' state Sen. Alan Nunnelee has filed a bill to ban the union under the state Constitution. Mississippi lawmakers must have all bills and constitutional amendments …
[Fleming] A Brand-New DayA rooster crows in the morning, at sunrise, to signal a brand new day, and in metaphorical essence, hope. The rooster that was crowing last week was Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus Chair Rep. Phillip West, D-Natchez. His exuberance comes from …