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April 6, 2005
Questions of Candidacy Spark Reaction
Questions of Candidacy Spark Reaction Tuesday, candidates reacted strongly to a challenge of Frank Melton’s eligibility to be a candidate for mayor. Lavaree Jones, an official with the state and local democratic party, and James Rice question Melton’s residency, based on his filing in Texas for homestead exemption. Hinds County Tax Assessor Mike Barnes says…
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April 6, 2005
Ministers Endorse Harvey Johnson Jr. For Mayor
Ministers Endorse Harvey Johnson Jr. For Mayor A group of Jackson ministers is throwing it’s support behind Harvey Johnson for mayor. Tuesday, Johnson held a press conference at his campaign headquarters, where ministers said they believe Johnson is the best candidate for the job. Johnson spoke briefly, thanking the men for supporting him since his…
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April 6, 2005
Fondren Corner Fund Raiser for Melton – Tuesday
Fondren Corner Fund Raiser for Melton – Tuesday Tonight is the night for the rooftop fund raiser for mayoral hopeful Frank Melton being hosted by a long list of North Jackson (and non-Jackson) luminaries. Many of the hosts of the event are prominent Republicans, including Alan Lange (editor of JacksonsNextMayor.com), attorney Wilson Carroll, businessman Stuart…
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April 5, 2005
Bush’s Amtrak budget hurts Miss.
Bush’s Amtrak budget hurts Miss. As mayors of communities served by Amtrak’s Sunset Limited, City of New Orleans and Crescent services, we are writing to express deep concern about plans being discussed in Washington to “zero out” funding for these services (“The Bush budget,” Feb. 8). We believe the proposal advocated in the administration’s budget…
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April 5, 2005
Melton on Farish Street Hype
Melton on Farish Street Hype JACKSON: Jackson mayoral candidate Frank Melton made the following comment regarding today’s update on the progress of Farish Street: “Why does it take Harvey eight years to realize that the crack houses on Farish Street need to come down? I would have thought he knew that back in 1997 when…
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April 5, 2005
Melton Response to Democratic Executive Committee Complaint
Melton Response to Democratic Executive Committee Complaint JACKSON: In a regularly scheduled Democratic Municipal Election meeting tonight, allegations were brought up concerning the residency of Jackson mayoral candidate Frank Melton. Sarah O’Reilly-Evans, co-chair and legal council of the Melton campaign, attended the meeting. “The law specifically states that there is a ten-day period of time…
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April 5, 2005
Memphis Developer Confident In Farish St.
Memphis Developer Confident In Farish St. A well-known developer announced a detailed plan regarding the Farish Street entertainment district in downtown Jackson. John Elkington, President of Performa Entertainment is Farish street’s developer. He’s comparing the area to Beale Street in Memphis and is addressing concerns like safety and parking. He wants it to be the…
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April 5, 2005
Melton Candidacy Challenged
Melton Candidacy Challenged Melton’s attorney Sarah O’Reilly Evans said the challenge violates state statutes that require opposition petitions be submitted no more than 10 days after the filing deadline. WLBT 4/4/5
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April 4, 2005
Candidate Forum
JACKSON MAYORAL FORUM TO BE HELD SATURDAY, APRIL 9TH Contact person: Dorothy Triplett, 601-750-1855 A forum of the three Democratic candidates for Mayor of the City of Jackson will be hosted by the Mississippi Democratic Club at 10:00 am, Saturday, April 9, 2005, in Woodworth Chapel on the campus of TOUGALOO COLLEGE. Confirmations have been…
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April 3, 2005
Jackson officials call for control of 911 funds collected in city
Jackson officials call for control of 911 funds collected in city “We’re the state’s largest procurer of goods and services outside of the state itself,” Jackson Mayor Harvey Johnson Jr. said last week. “We don’t need the 911 Council giving us advice on procurement. What we need is our money.” Clarion Ledger 4/3/5
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April 3, 2005
Have You Seen David Payton?
Have You Seen David Payton? Coleman stated, “He’s cost thousands of dollars, and a good bit of time just needs to serve some time and not just go have a trip in a hotel. He needs to do some work when he’s in there.” Police say Payton’s 5’9″, about 160 pounds and frequents the Grove…
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April 2, 2005
Election Man Cartoon 4/2/5
Election Man Cartoon 4/2/5 Clarion Ledger 4/2/5
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August 24, 2026
Magnolia Mornings: August 24, 2026
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Jeremy Pittari
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August 21, 2026
State Board of Education hears update on Okolona School District’s financial woes, latest statewide MAAP scores
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August 21, 2026
President Donald Trump announces plan to lower beef prices, but some Republicans are already balking
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Cass Rutledge
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August 20, 2026
Solero Technologies announces $14 million expansion in Water Valley
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Frank Corder
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August 18, 2026
New Director coming to Port Pascagoula
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Frank Corder
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August 18, 2026
Marathon Cheese expanding in Booneville, creating 39 jobs
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August 24, 2026
Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss welcomes pressure that comes with fame and aims to refine his game
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Robert St. John
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August 24, 2026
Diary of a bakery owner
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Matt Friedeman
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August 24, 2026
God loves a good mechanic
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Roger Wicker
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August 21, 2026
Amtrak’s Mardi Gras line boosts jobs, tourism
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Sid Salter
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August 19, 2026
Shades of Skynet? State’s measured approach to AI policy development was wise plan
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Shaun Yurtkuran
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August 17, 2026
The Mississippi that welcomed my family
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