AltWeeklies Wire
Haley to Divide and Conquer?new
Gov. Haley Barbour proposes an increase in the education budget but refuses to abide by the Mississippi Adequate Education Plan
Jackson Free Press |
Adam Lynch |
11-22-2006 |
Education
Tags: Education
Stokes Delays 'Slumlord' Ordinancenew
Delays in voting on a tougher rental-property ordinance have critics crying foul.
Jackson Free Press |
Adam Lynch |
11-22-2006 |
Housing & Development
Tags: housing & development
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
After Guilty Pleas, What's Next?new
Will Mayor Frank Melton's recent plea deal with prosecutors influence his next trial, set to begin the spring?
Jackson Free Press |
Adam Lynch |
11-22-2006 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Meet Stephen Stambouliehnew
We talk with the law student who was set to be the star witness against Mayor Frank Melton.
Jackson Free Press |
Brian Johnson |
11-22-2006 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Welcome, Mr. Whitakernew
Clarion-Ledger Publisher John Newhouse's abruptly resigns as the attorney general investigates TDN -- this should inspire a different approach from his successor.
Jackson Free Press |
Todd Stauffer |
11-18-2006 |
Media
Tags: media
Bond Proposal Triumphsnew
Voters approved a desperately needed school bond issue for Jackson Public Schools by an overwhelming 81 percent.
Jackson Free Press |
Adam Lynch |
11-18-2006 |
Education
Tags: Education
Calling for Indepedent Attorneynew
After being duped by City Attorney Sarah O'Reilly-Evans, some council members are calling for an attorney independent of the mayor.
Jackson Free Press |
Adam Lynch |
11-18-2006 |
Civil Liberties
Tags: civil liberties
Farish Street Rebornnew
Construction on Farish Street -- and its transformation into an entertainment mecca -- has finally begun.
Jackson Free Press |
Adam Lynch |
11-18-2006 |
Housing & Development
Tags: housing & development
One Story at a Timenew
Casey Parks talks about her experiences in Africa.
Jackson Free Press |
Natalie A. Collier |
11-09-2006 |
International
Tags: international
"Pity Would Be No More," "Mississippi: America's Africa," "There Is No Other"new
AltWeeklies Award - Column
Jackson Free Press |
Casey Parks |
11-09-2006 |
Media
Tags: media
City Attorney in the Money?new
City Attorney Sarah O'Reilly-Evans could net $650,000 for her work on the convention center bond.
Jackson Free Press |
Adam Lynch |
11-09-2006 |
Economy
Tags: Economic Issues
Fantasy Island Swampednew
The LeFleur Lakes project may be down for the count due to environmental concerns and ballooning costs.
Jackson Free Press |
Adam Lynch |
11-09-2006 |
Housing & Development
Tags: housing & development
More 'Wild Speculation'new
Legal motions fly back and forth in the Melton case, and Council President Ben Allen wants to conduct city business behind closed doors.
Jackson Free Press |
Brian Johnson |
11-09-2006 |
Civil Liberties
Tags: civil liberties
Frankie's Got a Gunnew
As the first criminal trial of Mayor Frank Melton approaches, we recount the many ways we've seen him mishandle guns in locations where they're banned.
Jackson Free Press |
Donna Ladd |
11-09-2006 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
