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Mr. Washington Comes to Mississippinew
Gov. Haley Barbour's take-no-prisoners political training doesn't allow for a whole lot of compromise -- it's Republican loyalty or the highway.
Jackson Free Press |
Adam Lynch |
11-01-2007 |
Politics
The Politics of Voter IDnew
Republican secretary of state candidate Delbert Hosemann says he is pushing hard to make ID a voting requirement in Mississippi -- his Democratic opponent, Rob Smith of Brandon, is not so driven to tie voters to their driver's licenses.
Jackson Free Press |
Adam Lynch |
10-22-2007 |
Politics
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
Melton Details Jefferson Davis Youth Campnew
Controversial Jackson Mayor Frank Melton admits to inviting two city staffers, who have both served time for felonies, to a week-long summer youth camp planned by the mayor.
Jackson Free Press |
Donna Ladd |
08-23-2007 |
Politics
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
Protesters Rally Support at A-1 Palletsnew
Protesters protest Jackson Mayor Frank Melton's plans to demolish a historic building, which is occupied by wood recycling company A-1 Pallets.
Jackson Free Press |
Maggie Burks |
08-06-2007 |
Politics
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
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
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
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
Jesus Rode a Donkey: An Interview with John Arthur Eavesnew
Democratic candidate for governor John Arthur Eaves talks about how progressive politics is a religious obligation and why Haley Barbour must go.
Jackson Free Press |
Adam Lynch |
04-05-2007 |
Politics
Boxers, Cows, Horses and Hogsnew
Just a week after scuttling a popular tax cut on groceries at the behest of Gov. Haley Barbour, Sen. Tommy Robertson helped pass a tax cut on sporting and livestock events.
Jackson Free Press |
Adam Lynch |
03-22-2007 |
Politics
Greasing the Wheelsnew
Democrats accuse Gov. Haley Barbour and Sen. Tommy Robertson of pocketing money from big tobacco and then scuttling efforts to raise cigarette taxes.
Jackson Free Press |
Adam Lynch |
03-19-2007 |
Politics
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
