Mississippi Dems Uniting?The Petal News reports: "Mississippi Democrats held their annual pep rally, the Jefferson-Jackson Day Dinner in Jackson this past weekend. And Party Chairman Rickey Cole reported the largest turnout in recent years. It appears at this point that the party …
Mr. Positive Headed into Second DivorceI sure am glad I missed the days of Mr. Positive Mississippi into the governor's mansion, although it sure was entertaining enough from a distance. Why is it that people who like to talk about "family values" the most often …
‘An Old Washington Hand Goes Home to Mississippi'David E. Rosenbaum writes in the New York Times today about Haley Barbour's return to Mississippi: "Mr. Barbour must overcome the charge that he has spent his career as a fixer. His law firm, Barbour Griffith & Rogers, ranked seventh …
‘The Young Hipublicans'Read about young, hip Republicans on college campuses in the New York Times magazine—and the groups that are funding them: "As with college conservative movements in the past, the recent wave has been fueled and often financed by an array …
State Greens to Protest Cheney/Barbour FundraiserMembers and friends of the Green Party of Mississippi will be out in force to protest at the June 9 fundraising luncheon for Haley Barbour's Republican gubernatorial campaign at the Gulf Coast Convention Center. Vice President Dick Cheney, former CEO …
Tell Me the Truth, JoAnne<b>Q: What do you think about Haley Barbour's comment that "some of those kids in [Headstart] would be better off sitting up on a piano bench at a whorehouse than where they are now"?</b><i>--Baffled in Belhaven</i>
Who Owns ‘Local' Media?"Did you know this was happening? Have you heard about it in the local or national news?" wrote Federal Communications Commissioner Jonathan S. Adelstein in the San Francisco Chronicle on April 24. He was talking about the June 2 vote …
ROAD TRIP: A Hill Girl Does Rocky SpringsI had no idea just how geographically snobbish Mississippians could be until the mother of a college friend from the Gulf Coast smugly remarked, "Sooo, you're from the hill country." Now, I grew up in Tupelo, only six hours from …
Senators Vs. Bad SportsDr. S needs to change medication, obviously, because he's running behind. The Senators are back in town for a series with their new archrival, the Shreveport Sports. The Clarion-Ledger's Mike Christensen offers the lowdown on the Jackson-Shreveport baseball rivalry through …
Corky Appeals SuspensionChicago Cubs cheater Sammy Sosa was suspended for eight games Friday for using a corked bat in a game on Tuesday. Sosa appealed, so he will be able to play in this weekend's series with the New York Yankees. What …
NBA Whitewash?Dan McGraw writes in the Village Voice: "[T]he NBA is changing, on the court and off, getting whiter and more foreign, and many African-American fans and players think there is more going on here than international meritocracy. The perception—and perception …
Home to the ‘Worthy Scrap'Myrlier Evers-Williams is not boycotting Mississippi and its progeny; she wants to introduce young people to her first husband.
Clinton: Do Well, and Do GoodThe sign at the New Village Bar and Grill Road read "Welcome Pres. Clinton Parking $10.00." Parking was indeed a premium, so many people parked near I-55 and trekked up West County Line Road. The marchers were taking part in …
Put A Cork In ItChicago Cubs slugger Sammy "Corky" Sosa was ejected in the first inning of the Cubs' game with Tampa Bay on Tuesday night after his bat shattered and umpires discovered that it was corked. Dr. S always thought that Cheatin' Sammy …
Young Democrats Announce Monthly Meetings (Hinds)The Young Democrats of Mississippi, Hinds County Chapter invites all interested people between the ages of 18 and 35 to attend its next monthly meeting on June 25, 2003 at 6:00 p.m. The meetings are held at the temporary Jackson …