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14 Cents to the Promised Landnew
The Jackson Free Press endorses the school bond issue, reminding readers of all that is stake for just 14 cents a day.
Jackson Free Press |
Donna Ladd |
11-02-2006 |
Commentary
For the Girlsnew
It's not your job to "fix" an abusive man -- your job is to lift yourself up to a place where you know in your heart that you deserve better.
Jackson Free Press |
Donna Ladd |
10-19-2006 |
Commentary
Media Fell Down on Melton Beatnew
If the media had done their job, Jackson might not have elected Mayor Frank Melton -- at the very least, no one would have been surprised when he ran afoul of the law.
Jackson Free Press |
Donna Ladd |
10-05-2006 |
Media
Tags: media
The High Cost of Franknew
As the criminal trial of Frank Melton unfolds, civil law suits have already cost Jackson $100,000, with the likelihood of millions more to come.
Jackson Free Press |
Donna Ladd and Adam Lynch |
10-05-2006 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Call the Roll on Dirty Politicsnew
As Mayor Frank Melton's supporters launch an organized smear campaign against law enforcement professionals, where will we draw the line?
Jackson Free Press |
Donna Ladd |
09-29-2006 |
Commentary
D-Day for Frank Meltonnew
Last Friday was a very busy day for Frank Melton, as the sheriff, the DA and the AG all held press conferences on the indictments against him
Jackson Free Press |
Donna Ladd, Adam Lynch and Brian Johnson |
09-21-2006 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Jackson Doesn't Need 'Superman'new
We put the Frank Melton scandal in historical and political context.
Jackson Free Press |
Donna Ladd |
09-14-2006 |
Commentary
Walking Tall, Hitting Lownew
The NAACP and the ACLU, among other groups, respond to allegations that Mayor Frank Melton's entourage beat a nightclub manager while he was in handcuffs.
Jackson Free Press |
Adam Lynch and Donna Ladd |
09-14-2006 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Nightmare on Ridgeway Streetnew
As the AG, the Sheriff's Department, the DA and possibly the FBI investigate Mayor Frank Melton, we look at the petty arrest record of the man whose home was destroyed, along with the owners.
Jackson Free Press |
Adam Lynch and Donna Ladd |
09-14-2006 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Where the Streets Have No Namenew
A casual conversation with a Pakistani cabbie illuminates how troubled our world has become, but also the endless hope of our shared humanity.
Jackson Free Press |
Donna Ladd |
08-20-2006 |
Commentary
On the Road Againnew
His paranoid, shallow reaction to hip-hop aside, one major piece was missing from Tom Brokaw's recent profile of Jackson: answers.
Jackson Free Press |
Donna Ladd |
08-03-2006 |
Media
Tags: media
How to be Pro-Lifenew
What does it really mean to be pro-life?
Jackson Free Press |
Donna Ladd |
07-28-2006 |
Commentary
JPD Under Fire in Abortion Clashnew
With a week of protests underway by Operation Save America, and hundreds of abortion-rights advocates marching in counter-protest, Jackson police are under fire for draconian permit policies and arrests.
Jackson Free Press |
Adam Lynch and Donna Ladd |
07-20-2006 |
Sex
New York Times Honors Casey Parksnew
The JFP's assistant editor emeritus was chosen by Nick Kristof out of 3,800 applicants to travel with him to Africa -- here's an alternative journalist we can all be proud of.
Jackson Free Press |
Donna Ladd |
05-25-2006 |
Media
Tags: media
Hands Off Our Printing Pressesnew
The Jackson Free Press continues its David and Goliath battle against Gannett's TDN.
Jackson Free Press |
Donna Ladd |
05-25-2006 |
Media
Tags: media
