AltWeeklies Wire
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
Frank's Worldnew
Mayor Frank Melton is his own worst enemy, and he has become an enemy of the city -- he doesn't care about his own health, nor does he care about ours.
Jackson Free Press |
Donna Ladd |
03-09-2007 |
Commentary
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
Legislation Promotes Dangerous Abortionsnew
Legislation passed by the Mississippi Senate will send the state to the courts and women to the alleys.
Jackson Free Press |
Tom Head |
02-28-2007 |
Commentary
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
Where 'Southern Strategy' Belongsnew
Times have changed in Mississippi, and one indication is that the Southern Strategy has begun to fizzle.
Jackson Free Press |
Donna Ladd |
01-05-2007 |
Commentary
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
In Hindsight, We Need Oversightnew
Public oversight of city government is crucial, now more than ever.
Jackson Free Press |
Todd Stauffer |
12-28-2006 |
Commentary
At Least I Know I'm Freenew
One magical evening singing karoake with the troops.
Jackson Free Press |
Donna Ladd |
12-21-2006 |
Commentary
