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Legislative Round-up: Week 1new
The 2007 Legislative session starts off with the House Appropriations Committee with a gun-shot, fell on its face later that day, and other news.
Jackson Free Press |
Adam Lynch |
01-18-2007 |
Politics
Legislative Update, Week 2new
The state's minimum wage increase -- unless you're in high school or college -- and other updates.
Jackson Free Press |
Adam Lynch |
01-18-2007 |
Politics
Two Democrats Eye Barbour's Seatnew
With elections still months away, two candidates have declared in the county supervisor.
Jackson Free Press |
Adam Lynch |
01-18-2007 |
Politics
Insurance 'Bait and Switch'new
Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood vows to go after insurance companies who denied coverage to victims of Hurricane Katrina.
Jackson Free Press |
Adam Lynch |
01-05-2007 |
Disasters
Tags: disasters
Full Throttlenew
Republican Rep. John Reeves is something of an anomoly -- not only is he a white Republican who stayed in Jackson, he's fighting hard for its renewal.
Jackson Free Press |
Adam Lynch |
01-05-2007 |
Politics
Barbour Flipping on MAEP?new
After vowing not to fully fund the Mississippi Adequate Education Program, Gov. Haley Barbour gives his approval to full funding. Is this a result of the lower estimate presented by the Dept. of Education, or is it that Barbour is bowing to public demand?
Jackson Free Press |
Adam Lynch |
12-28-2006 |
Education
Tags: Education
Spies in the Skynew
The new Metro One helicopter has been lauded as a leap forward for fighting crime in Jackson, but what will it cost, both in maintenance dollars and in threatened civil liberties?
Jackson Free Press |
Adam Lynch |
12-28-2006 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Temp-Gate Rocks Citynew
City Council puts its foot down over paying temp agencies after Mayor Frank Melton refuses to hand over names and salaries.
Jackson Free Press |
Brian Johnson and Adam Lynch |
12-28-2006 |
Policy Issues
Tags: public policy issues
LeFleur Lakes DOA?new
With 95 percent of preparation complete for building the airport parkway, there is little chance that the LeFleur Lakes development will remain feasible.
Jackson Free Press |
Adam Lynch |
12-21-2006 |
Housing & Development
Tags: housing & development
A Blue Christmas?new
Can evangelicals be pried away from the Republican Party?
Jackson Free Press |
Adam Lynch |
12-21-2006 |
Religion
Tags: religion
Battlefield Aching But Optimisticnew
Members of the Battlefield Neighborhood Association take hope from increased police attention.
Jackson Free Press |
Adam Lynch |
12-19-2006 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
City Shaken by Departuresnew
With city CFO Peyton Prospere resigning along with other critical staff, city government has gotten shaky.
Jackson Free Press |
Adam Lynch |
12-19-2006 |
Economy
Tags: Economic Issues
A Negative Influence on Teens?new
Yet another one of Mayor Frank Melton's teen mentees has been arrested, making two in two weeks.
Jackson Free Press |
Adam Lynch |
12-19-2006 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Arrested for Armed Carjackingnew
Mayor Frank Melton tried to keep sheriffs from arresting Michael Taylor just weeks before the youth helped Melton tear down the Ridgeway duplex. Now Taylor has been arrested for armed carjacking, and his address is still listed as Melton's home.
Jackson Free Press |
Adam Lynch and Donna Ladd |
12-08-2006 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Grand Damenew
We interview Councilwoman Margaret Barrett-Simon.
Jackson Free Press |
Adam Lynch |
12-08-2006 |
Politics
