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Eaves' Health-Care Plan Touches Nervenew
Mississippi gubernatorial candidate John Arthur Eaves capitalized on the poor state of health care recently, submitting a plan, "Kid Care," which would provide health insurance for all Mississippi children under 18.
Jackson Free Press |
Adam Lynch |
10-12-2007 |
Politics
Gov. Haley Barbour's Shadow Moneynew
Some legislators claim the Mississippi governor is still voting like a lobbyist, behaving in a manner directly beneficial to the GOP lobbying firm he started in Washington, D.C., Barbour, Griffith, & Rogers.
Jackson Free Press |
Adam Lynch |
09-13-2007 |
Politics
A Recovery For the Rich?new
Thanks to Gov. Haley Barbour, federal Hurricane Katrina recovery money is benefiting the rich on the Mississippi Gulf Coast more than the poor, advocates for low and moderate-income housing say.
Jackson Free Press |
Adam Lynch |
09-13-2007 |
Disasters
Beware of 'Liar's Loans'new
A significant majority of homeowners paying off high-interest loans are minorities.
Jackson Free Press |
Adam Lynch |
09-13-2007 |
Civil Liberties
Tags: civil liberties
2007 JFP Voter's Guide: Of Primary Importancenew
Interviews and platforms of Mississippi's state and local candidates running in the Aug. 7 primaries
Jackson Free Press |
Adam Lynch |
08-06-2007 |
Politics
Bringing Nature Back to Gardeningnew
Q&A with Australian native, Permaculturist Akia Chabot.
Jackson Free Press |
Adam Lynch |
08-06-2007 |
Gardening
Tags: gardening
Abused Girls Sue Statenew
In a lawsuit brought against the State of Mississippi the Southern Poverty Law Center has alleged physical and sexual abuse at the Columbia Training School.
Jackson Free Press |
Brian Johnson and Adam Lynch |
07-25-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Three Candidates Vying for Ward 1new
Three Ward 1 residents are jumping up to replace former Jackson City Council President Ben Allen, since the councilman retired over health issues June 22.
Jackson Free Press |
Adam Lynch |
07-11-2007 |
Politics
Will Spanking Return to Jackson Public Schools?new
If some school board members have their way, it just might.
Jackson Free Press |
Adam Lynch |
07-11-2007 |
Education
Tags: Education
A New Sheriff In Town?new
Hinds County Sheriff Malcolm McMillin faces three challengers in the 2007 sheriff's race -- two of whom, he suspects, Jackson Mayor Frank Melton sent to topple him.
Jackson Free Press |
Brian Johnson and Adam Lynch |
07-11-2007 |
Politics
Melton Accuses, Councilman Objectsnew
Mayor Frank Melton accused Councilman Marshand Crisler of being the target of an FBI probe -- Crisler says Melton is just trying to shift the blame.
Jackson Free Press |
Adam Lynch and Matt Saldana |
06-28-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Allen Leaves Polarized Councilnew
Council President Ben Allen's sudden departure means a special election and a City Council more divided than ever.
Jackson Free Press |
Adam Lynch |
06-28-2007 |
Politics
Hood Sues State Farmnew
The Mississippi attorney general has sued State Farm for failing to live up to its agreement to covery Hurricane Katrina damage.
Jackson Free Press |
Adam Lynch |
06-14-2007 |
Disasters
Tags: disasters
Crime Plan: More of the Samenew
Mayor Frank Melton's crime plan presents no means of funding any of its proposals, and the mayor's reliance on secret cameras has raised the concerns of civil liberties advocates.
Jackson Free Press |
Adam Lynch |
06-14-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Jackson's Budget Crisis Deepensnew
City Council voted to reduce the salaries of two rejected department heads; meanwhile, the state auditor has asked for budget documents.
Jackson Free Press |
Brian Johnson and Adam Lynch |
05-31-2007 |
Policy Issues
Tags: public policy issues
