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Minor and Stringfellow on Barbour's lack of diversity

Columnist Bill Minor writes: "Looking at the lineup of four white, male, mostly 60-something Barbour Administration appointees named last Friday, several to head socially-sensitive state agencies, two thoughts immediately came to mind:

Why Young Blacks Should Vote

Black America Web reports: "With the 2004 presidential election just eight months away and important political issues at stake, many are wondering why young blacks between the ages of 18 and 24 are less likely to get out and vote. Most of these young voters, political experts said, feel disconnected to the candidates and the issues surrounding this election. But a recent study conducted by Northeastern University Center for Labor Market Studies reported extremely high unemployment among young black men. That and higher tuition costs are two good reasons for this group to get out and vote in the upcoming election, observers said. The report stated that 'one out of every four African-American youth and one out of every five Latino youth between the ages of 16 and 24 are out-of-school, jobless and on the streets.'"

The Art of Museums

Museums aren't just for browsing. Many of our local museums have wonderful gift shops where you are sure to find a gift or two for the holidays.

Play (Postseason) Ball!

It's been a great season for Mississippi's Big 3 Division I baseball teams. Two of them, Southern Miss and Mississippi State, will host regionals, while Ole Miss will play in Houston. That means there will be plenty of great baseball within easy driving distance of Jackson. (Complete NCAA schedule).

No More Nutella for Kobe

Bad news for Kobe Bryant: On Monday, two days before his initial appearance in court on a charge of sexual assault in Eagle, Colo., he lost his endorsement deal with Nutella, the chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread that's a big seller in Europe but no threat to replace peanut butter over here. (But Dr. S likes it.) The judge said Bryant has to show up in court, a rarity and major pain in the ass for a major celeb like K.B. Meanwhile, Bryant apparently had too much time on his hands over the weekend, so he went to the Teen Choice Awards to pick up a date, er, I mean, a trophy for favorite male athlete. Bad move, Kobe. After all, a teen choice is what got you into this mess.

Myths of War

This reminds me of the "myths" story the JFP ran as the Iraqi war began:

Knight-Ridder reports on the factual misconceptions many Americans hold about the war: "A third of the American public believes U.S. forces found weapons of mass destruction in Iraq, according to a recent poll, and 22 percent said Iraq actually used chemical or biological weapons. But no such weapons have been found, nor is there evidence they were used recently in Iraq. Before the war, half of those polled in a survey said Iraqis were among the 19 hijackers on Sept. 11, 2001. But most of them were from Saudi Arabia. None were Iraqis. How could so many people be so wrong about information that has dominated the news for nearly two years?"

John Lennon CDS & George Harrison DVD out

Today, November 2nd, Capitol Records releases two John Lennon albums: the new John Lennon Acoustic and a remixed and remastered version of Lennon's classic Rock 'n' Roll with bonus tracks, as well as George Harrison's The Dark Horse Years 1979-1992 DVD.

Read the JFP Story That Started It All

Read Adam Lynch's breaking story that first revealed Mayor Frank Melton's Aug. 26 alleged rampage on Ridgeway Street in Jackson—the accusations that led to felony indictions of Melton and his bodyguards two weeks later on Sept. 15. Adam's story first appeared the afternoon of Sept. 1, 2006. You can read Lynch's exclusive interview with victim Evans Welch here. The JFP also broke the story about Evans Welch's schizophrenia here.

Symphony Orchestra Intimate Series this Sunday

The Mississippi Symphony Orchestra 2004-2005 Intimate Classics Chamber Series concludes this Sunday, April 17, with "Afternoon Spring Musicale." Beginning at 2:30 p.m. at Briarwood Presbyterian Church, the musical selections on the program have all been chosen by the musicians who will play them. Highlights of the program include:

Report: Waits Spike at Mississippi Driver's License Stations

Average wait times have tripled at Mississippi's driver's license stations over the past two years, according to a report by a Mississippi's legislative watchdog agency.

Tinkering Life Away

"Tinker" is a somewhat sappy film told on two levels, as the protagonist Lenny Hale (Todd Barnett) looks for happiness and purpose in his life.

Anti-Abortion Duo Behind Planned Parenthood Videos Cleared

A Texas judge on Tuesday dismissed the last remaining charge against two California anti-abortion activists who made undercover videos of themselves trying to buy fetal tissue from Planned Parenthood.

Justice Department to Investigate Hinds Jails

The Justice Department will investigate whether prisoners at two Hinds County jails are protected from violence committed by other inmates and staff.

[Balko] You Can Have Sex With Them; Just Don't Photograph Them

In the spring and summer of 2006, Eric Rinehart, at the time a 34-year-old police officer in the small town of Middletown, Ind., began consensual sexual relationships with two young women, ages 16 and 17. Rinehart was going through a divorce at the time. The relationships came to the attention of local authorities, and then federal authorities, when one of the girls mentioned it to a guidance counselor.

City Attorney Details City Lawsuits, JATRAN Controversy

The Jackson city attorney and a lawyer suing the city on behalf of police officers discuss allegations that the city is facing a mountain of lawsuits.

Benefits of JPS Grade Recovery Program Disputed

Sarah Phillips, a former Forest Hill math teacher, is concerned that the district has a so-called grade recovery program that allows failing students to pass a course after taking a short computer course.

Barbour: What's In a Name?

This week, with the two-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina approaching, it's worth noting that the storm is still trying to knock down one more person as it blows its way into the history booksHaley Barbour.

Two Pearl Police Officers Injured, One Killed

Three Pearl police officers were shot, leaving one dead and two injured, while they served a search warrant in building 25 of Colony Park Apartments Tuesday. Investigator Michael T. "Mike" Walter died at 11:56 a.m. at University of Mississippi Medical Center from gunshot wounds.

Time for Justice

"The wheels of justice grind very slowly, but sometimes they grind in the right direction." Hinds County Circuit Court Tomie Green spoke those words to Cedric Willis March 6, 2006, as she was exonerating him of all charges against him, setting him free 12 years after his arrest.

My New Patio

Living in Arizona and Northern California gave me a greater appreciation for nature and enjoying the outdoors. In Arizona, I was able to enjoy the view of the beautiful mountains from my backyard. Arizona's richly colored rocks and mountains provided a beautiful range of colors that I wanted to capture in my home when I moved back to Mississippi.

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