AltWeeklies Wire
Council Rejects Fire Chiefnew
As Mayor Frank Melton prepares for his felony trial, City Council rejects his choice for fire chief, nearly two years after Melton refused to bring him forward for confirmation.
Jackson Free Press |
Adam Lynch and Brian Johnson |
04-12-2007 |
Politics
'Eat or Get Ate' at Parchmannew
As the ACLU brings the Mississippi Department of Corrections back into court for abuses at Unit 32 in Parchman Prison, a former inmate who was exonerated and released describes a system where corrupt guards regularly abuse inmates.
Jackson Free Press |
Brian Johnson |
04-12-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
The Parable of the Purloined E-mailnew
Jackson has made improvements in responding to public records requests, but the mayor's administration continues to deny requests on flimsy pretexts as one insider says: "Everybody's jumped ship but the rats."
Jackson Free Press |
Brian Johnson |
03-19-2007 |
Civil Liberties
Tags: civil liberties
Melton: Jail Bound?new
Legal battles go before the Supreme Court as time runs out for Mayor Frank Melton.
Jackson Free Press |
Brian Johnson and Adam Lynch |
03-09-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Kim Wade: Turn the Mayor Outnew
Local radio host Kim Wade has filed a petition to have Mayor Frank Melton removed from office.
Jackson Free Press |
Brian Johnson |
02-28-2007 |
Politics
All for Onenew
The Melton administration is like an open conspiracy working within city government.
Jackson Free Press |
Brian Johnson |
02-28-2007 |
Commentary
Not the Mayor's Mannew
Jackson Police Commander Tyrone Lewis declares his intentions to run for Hinds County sheriff in the 2007 election.
Jackson Free Press |
Brian Johnson |
01-18-2007 |
Politics
Bad Deeds Unpunishednew
A digest of corruption in the aftermath of Katrina, and Gov. Haley Barbour's ties to the big money-makers.
Jackson Free Press |
Brian Johnson |
01-05-2007 |
Disasters
Tags: disasters
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
Mississippi's 'Best' Goes Sournew
Two months after the MS Best Awards turned into a debacle, organizer Cyrus Webb has yet to repay debts and has provided shifting financial accounts.
Jackson Free Press |
Brian Johnson |
12-21-2006 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Fighting for the Homelessnew
Michael Stoops of the National Coalition for the Homeless gives the keynote address at the annual Mississippi State Conference on Homelessness.
Jackson Free Press |
Brian Johnson |
12-08-2006 |
Housing & Development
Tags: housing & development
Onward to Nowherenew
Jackson's third crime summit descends into farce.
Jackson Free Press |
Brian Johnson |
12-08-2006 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Training Schools Flunk Againnew
Three years after the state reached a consent decree with the Department of Justice, students are still beaten by staff at the state's paramilitary schools, and reform has been too slow.
Jackson Free Press |
Brian Johnson |
11-30-2006 |
Children & Families
Tags: children & families
Judge Bails, Attorney Railsnew
Judge Tomie Green recused herself from the Melton trials, citing "inappropriate contact" with her family that might make her a witness in subsequent proceedings.
Jackson Free Press |
Brian Johnson |
11-30-2006 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Can Melton Be Removed?new
The state constitution makes it possible for Jackson Mayor Frank Melton to be removed even though he pled guilty to misdemeanors rather than felonies.
Jackson Free Press |
Adam Lynch and Brian Johnson |
11-22-2006 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
