Alcorn looks to relocate 2010 Classic Nov 22, 2008
Hamilton favors playing Alcorn's game against Jackson State University every other year in the Braves' home stadium in Lorman, not at JSU's home stadium, starting in 2010. Jackson State is against the idea ... Alcorn, Jackson State and Elite Entertainment are in the first year of a two-year contract to play the game in Jackson. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Library visits surging Nov 22, 2008
" Lindsey, who hadn't set foot in a public library for four years, found what she needed this week at the Margaret Walker Alexander Library in Jackson - a copy of She Had It Coming - for free. Apparently, as the nation's economy worsens, "lightbulb moments" are clicking on across the country. Nationwide, library visits are up 10 percent from 2006, according to findings released in September by the American Library Association. The ALA also reported that 68 percent of Americans have a library... (The Clarion-Ledger)
Capital City Classic Pep Rally Nov 22, 2008
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Braves make noise while Tigers chill Nov 22, 2008
This week he began talking about winning the "Mississippi SWAC" by beating both Jackson State and Mississippi Valley State ... On the other side, Jackson State has been awfully demure ... Comegy said he wouldn't be able to live in Jackson if he did so. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Event marks opening of Homeland Security center at JSU Nov 22, 2008
Jackson State University and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security will mark the grand opening of DHSs Center of Excellence at JSU during a ribbon cutting event Monday. The Center Of Excellence for the Study of Natural Disasters, Coastal Infrastructure and Emergency Management is part of a partnership with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Miss. woman's arrest in killing may close 28-year-old cold case Nov 22, 2008
Jackson police today assisted Mobile police in arresting a Mississippi woman wanted in the 28-year-old killing of a University of South Alabama student. Authorities arrested Jamie Letson, 47, this afternoon at Wingard Home, a Jackson shelter for the homeless and impoverished. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Richt says UGA has a lot to play for Nov 22, 2008
University of Georgia Employment Office 215 South Jackson Street Athens, GA 30602 ... Dorsey, we did not loose at Jacksonville, we had our arse handed to us. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
• More State/National Stories • Nov 22, 2008
Minnesota at Jacksonville, noon ... WORCESTER TORNADOES Released RHP Kyle Jackson. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
Years after Katrina, permanent homes remain elusive for some Nov 22, 2008
By Joe Ellis, The (Jackson, Miss ... Joyner reports for The Clarion-Ledger in Jackson, Miss. (USA Today -- Weather)
Men's Basketball ACCtion: Friday, November 21 Nov 22, 2008
SAN JUAN, P.R. Dante Jackson hit a desperation shot from beyond half court at the buzzer in overtime and Xavier defeated Virginia Tech, 63-62, in the semifinals of the O Reilly Auto Parts Puerto Rico Tip Off in San Juan, P.R. on Friday afternoon. Jeff Allen scored on the rebound with two seconds remaining in the extra period, but the Musketeers got the ball into Jackson who banked in a half court heave as time expired for the XU victory. (Theacc.com)
Southern Belle joins biz group Nov 22, 2008
JACKSON The Better Business Bureau of Mississippi is pleased to welcome Southern Belle Originals Inc., located at 816 S. Main Street in Calhoun City, as a BBB of Mississippi Accredited Business. The company, which designs and sells screen printed t-shirts, has been in business since 1999. (Calhoun City Monitor Herald, MS)
MUW alum cut donations Nov 21, 2008
JACKSON Many Mississippi University for Women alumni have reduced or stopped donations to their alma mater s fundraising arm because they don't like how university President Claudia Limbert operates. I have removed MUW from my will and it will remain that way until Dr. Limbert leaves. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Gov.: Tough times call for tight budget Nov 21, 2008
JACKSON An increase in cigarette and hospital taxes is included in Gov. Haley Barbour s 2009 budget recommendations, which also call for cutting government spending 87 million below what was allocated for this year. Barbour who vetoed the state Legislature s previous attempts to raise cigarette taxes is asking lawmakers next year to up the 18-cent-per-pack tax to generate about 80 million a year for Mississippi s treasury. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Almost 1,500 accidents involving deer in Miss. Nov 21, 2008
WREG-TV Memphis - Almost 1,500 accidents involving deer in Miss. Almost 1,500 accidents involving deer in Miss. (WREG.com, TN)
Who doesn't have a belly button? Nov 21, 2008
"You only have to look at Michael Jackson to realise it's probably best to live with what you've got.". And while it is standard practice to clamp, cut, then seal a newborn's umbilical cord to prevent infection, in lotus births - or umbilical non-severance births - the cord and placenta are left to drop off naturally. (BBC News -- UK)
Dispute involving Obama election win results in two local men’s arrests Nov 21, 2008
A caller to The Scott County Times claimed that the two men were celebrating the election of President-Elect Barak Obama earlier in the week when deputies approached them while conducting a roadblock detail at the intersection of Old Jackson Road and Mississippi 35 at Hillsboro. Beasley and Hunter were released on a 1,000 bond after their arrests. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
Meeting set to discuss proposed Morton prison Nov 21, 2008
Killinger said that the city of Morton has everything needed to build a quality facility such as excellent transportation access, proximity to Jackson s airport, medical access to hospitals, strong and stable city and county government and community support for economic development. The effort to land the project in Morton includes support from the Scott County Board of Supervisors that initiated the project with the support of the Morton Board of Aldermen. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
Time To Get The Blues Nov 21, 2008
The group was formed about two years ago and consists of the Rev. Charlie Deaton from St. Peter's-by-the-Lake Episcopal Church, bassist, the Rev. Bryan Owen, canon for parish ministry at St. Andrew's Episcopal Cathedral in Jackson, drummer, the Rev. Alston Johnson, rector of Chapel of the Cross church in Madison. The Rev. Scott Lenior is the group's manager. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
MSU President has local ties Nov 21, 2008
Chambers said another highlight of Keenum's contribution to Forest was in 2001 when he accepted an invitation to be the guest speaker at the Forest Area Chamber of Commerce Academic Excellence Awards Banquet held annually in Jackson. Dr. Mark Keenum was sworn-in as Under Secretary on December 20, 2006. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
Yarborough, SLU Lions hunt 6th win Nov 21, 2008
Jackson State has clinched the SWAC's Eastern Division title and a trip to the SWAC Championship game but first of all, the Tigers must take care of Alcorn State in the annual Soul Bowl ... Alcorn State at Jackson State: Coach Ernest Jones boldly predicted a Braves' victory over the Tigers when he was hired last winter. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
LETTERS, NCT, Nov. 20, 2008 Nov 21, 2008
As Justice Jackson wrote so eloquently for the Court in West Virginia Board of Education v. Barnette, (1943), "we apply the limitations of the Constitution with no fear that freedom to be intellectually and spiritually diverse, or even contrary, will disintegrate the social organization. . . . [F]reedom to differ is not limited to things that do not matter much. That would be a mere shadow of freedom. The test of its substance is the right to differ as to things that touch the heart of the... (North County Times)
Judge refuses to tackle Walnut Nov 21, 2008
While Walnut's football team practiced Thursday afternoon, a group of Leland parents and supporters were forming a defense in Jackson to tackle the Wildcats. However, late Thursday, a Hinds County chancery court judge upheld the ruling by the executive committee of the Mississippi High School Activities Association to reverse the outcome of last week's Class 2A state playoff game between Walnut and Leland. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Reaching for independence Nov 21, 2008
Yet some blind people are able to make out shapes and colors, and Conyers said this residual vision is the basis of traditional training for the blind at a sister facility in Jackson. The REACH Center for the Blind, however, uses a method called structured discovery. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
City deer can thrive with food and cover Nov 21, 2008
"Jackson has grown, Madison and Ridgeland have grown, Nissan was built and Canton has spread south," Dacus said. "As that happened, a lot of excellent deer habitat was lost, forcing deer to move. And they were surrounded by people, basically trapped. "They found homes where they could, which means anywhere there was a small patch of woods. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Chopper gives law agencies a big edge Nov 21, 2008
"It's a tremendous asset to us in a number of ways," said Jackson Police Chief and Hinds County Sheriff Malcolm McMillin ... Although Metro One's annual budget exceeds $525,000, money from the collective agencies - Hinds and Madison counties, Jackson, Ridgeland, Madison and the Reservoir Patrol - only covers 22 ... Metro One operator Andy Robinson said the rest is covered using private donations from Jackson native Jim Barksdale - a philanthropist and one-time president and CEO of Netscape. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Conviction upheld in girl's fondling Nov 21, 2008
The Mississippi Supreme Court has upheld a Jackson County mans conviction for fondling a 9-year-old girl. Shannon Troy Derouen was sentenced in 2007 to 15 years in prison, with eight years to serve and seven years of post-release supervision. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Petition launched to increase Miss. cigarette tax Nov 21, 2008
Clarksdale attorney and restaurateur Bill Luckett and Jackson advertising consultant Rory Reardon filed an initiative Thursday in the secretary of states office. They have a year to gather about 90,000 signatures to put the issue on the ballot. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Capital City Classic Nov 21, 2008
Comedian Rickey Smiley will perform at 8 p.m. Friday at Jackson State University ... Heated rivals Jackson State University and Alcorn State University take to the field at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium at 1 p.m. Saturday ... The concert is a fundraiser for Jackson-based nonprofits God's Homeless Haven and My Brother's Keeper. (The Clarion-Ledger)
College Board OKs universities' lobbyists Nov 21, 2008
JSU - APPROVAL OF LEGISLATIVE REPRESENTATIVE Jackson State University requests that Worth Thomas of WT Consultants be designated an agent of Jackson State University for the purpose of representing the university to the legislative and executive branches of state government. 2. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Join us: 'Twilight' screening Nov 21, 2008
g., metro area theaters). Metromix presents a midnight preview screening of 'Twilight. (The Clarion-Ledger)
• More State/National Stories • Nov 21, 2008
Minnesota at Jacksonville, noon ... WORCESTER TORNADOES Released RHP Kyle Jackson. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
Queensland braces for violent storms Nov 21, 2008
Allison Jackson LOCAL stocks finished higher for the first time this week after staging a spectacular turnaround from being down 4 per cent.. Fran Foo WITH the deadline for the national broadband network tender five days away, Telstra has yet to decide if it should participate. (The Australian)
Funeral for Tathra wharf family Nov 21, 2008
November 21, 2008 06:53pm AEDT. NEXT week's public funeral for a man and his two young sons who drowned on the NSW south coast is to be a celebration of their lives, buoyed by a "massive outpouring of love" from the local community. (The Australian)
Cville girls remain unbeaten Nov 21, 2008
The Jackson County Banner - Sports News ... Copyright 2007 The Jackson County Banner, 116 East Cross St., Brownstown, IN 47220. (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
A Dandy of A Home Opener Nov 21, 2008
He is supported with a distributor in Tory Jackson (8 assists in the opener) and several shooters, including Kyle Mcalarney (10 points, two 3-pointers) and Luke Zeller (18 points, 4 3-pointers). This will be the fifth meeting between the two programs, the second at Gersten Pavilion. (Lmulions.com)
America founded as a Christian nation? Nov 21, 2008
To Reparations wrote on Nov 19, 2008 9:38 AM:" Well I was almost speechless when I read this.....almost. The stupidity of some people amaze me sometimes. You deserve a million dollars no more than I do. Plus don't be spouting your nonsense about America being built on the backs of blacks, there were plenty of Caucasians, Asians, Germans, Irish, etc etc that helped build this country into the amazing one that it is today, where are the million dollars for them? Plus the phrase "you whites owe us... (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Permanent home still eludes some post-Katrina Nov 21, 2008
By Joe Ellis, The (Jackson, Miss ... Joyner reports for The Clarion-Ledger in Jackson, Miss. (USA Today)
Axed SA minister billed for trip Nov 20, 2008
Jackson to appear at High Court. Recession fears hit stock markets. (Yahoo News -- South Africa)
MUW alum cut donations Nov 20, 2008
JACKSON Many Mississippi University for Women alumni have reduced or stopped donations to their alma mater s fundraising arm because they don't like how university President Claudia Limbert operates. I have removed MUW from my will and it will remain that way until Dr. Limbert leaves. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Texans sent to prison for Katrina-related fraud Nov 20, 2008
Associated Press - November 20, 2008 6:44 AM ET. (AP) - Two Houston residents have received jail time after pleading guilty in federal court to four counts of fraud involving Hurricane Katrina assistance. (WREG.com, TN)
Meeting set to discuss proposed Morton prison Nov 20, 2008
Killinger said that the city of Morton has everything needed to build a quality facility such as excellent transportation access, proximity to Jackson s airport, medical access to hospitals, strong and stable city and county government and community support for economic development. The effort to land the project in Morton includes support from the Scott County Board of Supervisors that initiated the project with the support of the Morton Board of Aldermen. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
Dispute involving Obama election win results in two local men’s arrests Nov 20, 2008
A caller to The Scott County Times claimed that the two men were celebrating the election of President-Elect Barak Obama earlier in the week when deputies approached them while conducting a roadblock detail at the intersection of Old Jackson Road and Mississippi 35 at Hillsboro. Beasley and Hunter were released on a 1,000 bond after their arrests. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
MSU President has local ties Nov 20, 2008
Chambers said another highlight of Keenum's contribution to Forest was in 2001 when he accepted an invitation to be the guest speaker at the Forest Area Chamber of Commerce Academic Excellence Awards Banquet held annually in Jackson. Dr. Mark Keenum was sworn-in as Under Secretary on December 20, 2006. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
Time To Get The Blues Nov 20, 2008
The group was formed about two years ago and consists of the Rev. Charlie Deaton from St. Peter's-by-the-Lake Episcopal Church, bassist, the Rev. Bryan Owen, canon for parish ministry at St. Andrew's Episcopal Cathedral in Jackson, drummer, the Rev. Alston Johnson, rector of Chapel of the Cross church in Madison. The Rev. Scott Lenior is the group's manager. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
Alcohol health warnings by 2008 Nov 20, 2008
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Open house creates Warfield memories Nov 20, 2008
Not folks from Jackson, Memphis, Little Rock, but those professionals right here from Greenville. And to the park crew who worked so hard to maintain the park and keep it looking so good. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Mississippi Early Signing Period Update Nov 20, 2008
Courtney Marbra, 6-foot-1, F, Forest Hill H.S., Jackson, MS signed with The University of Mississippi. Sha'kayla Caples, 5-foot-11, G, Warren Central H.S., Vicksburg, MS signed with Louisiana Tech University. (Southern Miss Sports -- Rivals.com)
Shannon risks its streak Nov 20, 2008
The championship game is set for 7 p.m. on Dec. 6 at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium in Jackson. The Commodores' ground game is directed by quarterback Montez Phillips, who has rushed for 568 yards and scored 10 touchdowns. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Supes hold first meeting of month Nov 20, 2008
Travel for Threadgill to attend Legal Responsibilities Workshop Nov. 19-20 in Jackson. Proof of publication for a job opening in the Circuit Clerk Office and the Sheriff's Department. (Webster Progress-Times, MS)
Seven county firefighters earn certification Nov 20, 2008
The volunteer firefighters spent 40 hours of classroom training and passed a written test before heading to the Mississippi Fire Academy, in Jackson, to test their skills. During the skills test, the students fought fires, participated in equipment cleanup, practiced rescuing people, and the many other skills necessary before they could return home as a certified volunteer firefighter. (Webster Progress-Times, MS)
MomsLikeMe: Grandbabies photos Nov 20, 2008
-- Photos Jackson MS MomsLikeMe ... I recently moved to jackson with my husband ... 2008 Jackson MS MomsLikeMe. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Carl Jackson and Blue Grass Days upcoming Nov 20, 2008
Tickets for the 2008 version of Carl Jackson's "Home for Christmas" are on sale at the Louisville-Winston County Chamber of Commerce ... Grammy winner and Mississippi Musicians Hall of Fame honoree, Carl Jackson, will perform two concerts on Saturday, December 6 at 4:30pm and 8 pm for this annual benefit for the continued renovation of the Strand Theater, the Winston County Community Arts Center ... Mississippi standup bass player Captain Johnny Rawls will also join him as well as The Larry... (Louisville Winston County Journal, MS)
Let's be Neighbors Nov 20, 2008
Those attending the show included: Dean Beasley, JoAnn Livingston, Nancy Bearden, Dale Gillett, Teresa Ingram, Jenna Jackson, Nan Carr, and this writer. Betty Shinn who arranged for our tickets to see COMPANY was unable to attend. (Louisville Winston County Journal, MS)
Terracotta army's new UK formation Nov 20, 2008
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Researchers discover viral link to MS Nov 20, 2008
Join Elizabeth Jackson for the Saturday edition at 8am on Local Radio and 7am on Radio National. Not sure what this is. (ABC Online)
SEC Weekend Preview Nov 20, 2008
Whether he lines up against Jackson or Alem on Saturday, Oher figures to have a busy evening ... Jackson had two-sack performances against Alabama and South Carolina ... "They seem vulnerable at times. It feels like we can get them. We've just got to go out there confident and play hard." Ole Miss DE , to The (Jackson) Clarion-Ledger about the Rebels' game Saturday at LSU. The Tigers have beaten Ole Miss six consecutive times. (Georgia Sports -- Rivals.com)
Rebels To Close Out League Slate... Nov 20, 2008
Action Jackson: Before playing in UNLV's road trip through the state of Colorado (Sept ... Since Sept. 18, Jackson has seen plenty of court time, as she has played in all 19 matches and 69 sets. (Unlvrebels.com)
'Boo' book highlights unheralded ace Nov 20, 2008
Cleveland, a sports columnist at The Clarion-Ledger newspaper in Jackson, Miss. where Ferriss is a sports icon, isn't the only one who contributed to the book. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Dr. G. Eliot Jones Nov 20, 2008
Dr. Jones graduated from Millsaps College in Jackson, Miss ... He has served as pastor of First United Methodist Church Laurel, Hazlehurst, Prentiss, New Augusta, Pachuta, Bogue Chitto, and Shands Memorial in Jackson, Miss. (Terrell Tribune, TX)
Arenas keeps Tide rolling Nov 19, 2008
The Crimson Tide defense forced a three-and-out, and Kareem Jackson blocked Blake McAdams' punt through the end zone for a safety with 10 minutes, 3 seconds left in the first quarter. We called a block, Saban said, because we noticed in warmups their normal regular long-snapper (Aaron Feld) was not dressed. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Recession leads to $42M in midyear budget cuts Nov 19, 2008
JACKSON The economic recession is causing Gov. Haley Barbour and legislative leaders to reduce this year s state budget ... If it s a choice of using the rainy day fund or cutting local school budgets, we want to use the rainy day fund, said House Education Chairman Cecil Brown, D-Jackson. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
MUW alum cut donations Nov 19, 2008
JACKSON Many Mississippi University for Women alumni have reduced or stopped donations to their alma mater s fundraising arm because they don't like how university President Claudia Limbert operates. I have removed MUW from my will and it will remain that way until Dr. Limbert leaves. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
2 face court appearance in shooting Nov 19, 2008
Antonio Ratliff, a 25-year-old Jackson man and 28-year-old Fredrick Trimble of Richland are charged with armed robbery and aggravated assault. Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics spokeswoman Delore Lewis said they're accused of shooting an unidentified Hollandale man during an alleged drug deal. (WREG.com, TN)
Open house creates Warfield memories Nov 19, 2008
Not folks from Jackson, Memphis, Little Rock, but those professionals right here from Greenville. And to the park crew who worked so hard to maintain the park and keep it looking so good. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Barbour budget spares MAEP Nov 19, 2008
BY BOBBY HARRISONDaily Journal Jackson Bureau. JACKSON - Gov. Haley Barbour's 2010 budget recommendations include use of the rainy day fund and higher cigarette taxes, but they still cut many agencies by 4 percent over what they were appropriated during the 2009 legislative session ... Cecil Brown, D-Jackson, a member of the Legislative Budget Committee, said, "I have mixed reactions to the governor's budget. Obviously, we have to make cuts, but his priorities are not the same as mine.". (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
