AltWeeklies Wire
Working Mannew
Rep. Jamie Franks is a Democratic populist running for lieutenant governor.
Jackson Free Press |
Adam Lynch |
01-25-2007 |
Politics
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
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
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
Grand Damenew
We interview Councilwoman Margaret Barrett-Simon.
Jackson Free Press |
Adam Lynch |
12-08-2006 |
Politics
Young Dems Hit Jacksonnew
The national Young Democrats come to Jackson to bask in victory and plan future efforts.
Jackson Free Press |
Ronni Mott |
11-18-2006 |
Politics
Return of the Dems?new
Mississippi politicos weigh in on what a change in Washington would mean, both for the state and the country.
Jackson Free Press |
Adam Lynch |
11-02-2006 |
Politics
Working Hard Against Lottnew
Rep. Erik Fleming has an uphill battle in his effort to unseat Sen. Trent Lott, but it's a fight worth winning.
Jackson Free Press |
Adam Lynch |
11-02-2006 |
Politics
A New Lott?new
Sen. Trent Lott says there is nothing in politics without strings attached.
Jackson Free Press |
Adam Lynch |
11-02-2006 |
Politics
Mayor Brown Goes to Washington?new
Tchula Mayor Yvonne Brown takes on Rep. Bennie Thompson, explaining how she's a different kind of Republican.
Jackson Free Press |
Adam Lynch |
09-29-2006 |
Politics
F Is for Franknew
What's the new accessory taking Jackson by storm? "F The Mayor" stickers rule the day.
Jackson Free Press |
Brian Johnson |
08-24-2006 |
Politics
Driving Mr. Bidennew
In an exclusive interview, Sen. Joe Biden sounds off on the proper role of faith in politics, the failure of No Child Left Behind and how Democrats can turn red states blue.
Jackson Free Press |
Donna Ladd |
05-04-2006 |
Politics
Haley's Unholy Alliancenew
In his last gig, Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour lobbied on behalf of an alliance of nursing-home chains for deregulation, tort reform and more Medicare spending. Now, the alliance is under indictment for funneling money through Tom Delay's TRMPAC in 2002—and Barbour's state is facing a nursing-home crisis.
Jackson Free Press |
Donna Ladd |
10-18-2005 |
Politics
