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Moving The Needle
Melton Stands Firm
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Mayor Melton hit the ground running, but planning can help
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Mayor should rethink plan to dismiss city officials
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Vandals Target Mayor Melton For Second Time
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Attorney: Mayor can't ax panelists
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City Boards Question Mayor's Authority
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Jackson Mayor Asks for Resignations
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Mayor Frank Melton Fires Jackson Fire Chief
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Melton asks for higher minimums on bonds
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CL Editorial - King Edward - Get to the details and act on it
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Jackson Mayor Alleges Illegal Activity In Municipal Court Services
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Melton must think before he speaks
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Honduran man fatally stabbed
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Metro group sees potential in eyesore
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Nightclub Reopens
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Give Melton credit for his housing focus
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Conditions at complex upgraded
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Renovation or wrecking ball: Melton aims at King Edward
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Crime-fighting, not museum, is priority
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Court overhaul needed to fight Jackson crime
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Turnabout: Melton Changes Story About Leak
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Marshall Ramsey 7/19/5
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Judge denies bond for man accused of firing at officers
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Melton: No more 'them and us'
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Melton backs off vow to close apartments
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Mayor Threatens to Close Apt. Complex
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Melton steps up to the plate
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Maple St. complex may face closure
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Melton to Close Jackson Apartments
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Second Arrest Made in Upper Level Murder
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Teens Charged in Vehicle Theft
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City must enforce residency ordinance
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Mayor fills convention center board spots
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J.P.D. Officer Revives Drowned Child
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Burglars' Obscene Graffiti Targets Mayor
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Injured burglary suspect charged
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Marshall Ramsey Cartoon - 7/11/5
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Mayor Melton Targets Criminals
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Residents get Tips on Cleaning up Criminal Past
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Bennie Thompson Advocates Negotiating with "The Enemy"
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Melton Stands Firm
Mayor Melton hit the ground running, but planning can help
Mayor should rethink plan to dismiss city officials
Vandals Target Mayor Melton For Second Time
Attorney: Mayor can't ax panelists
City Boards Question Mayor's Authority
Jackson Mayor Asks for Resignations
Mayor Frank Melton Fires Jackson Fire Chief
Melton asks for higher minimums on bonds
CL Editorial - King Edward - Get to the details and act on it
Jackson Mayor Alleges Illegal Activity In Municipal Court Services
Melton must think before he speaks
Honduran man fatally stabbed
Metro group sees potential in eyesore
Nightclub Reopens
Give Melton credit for his housing focus
Conditions at complex upgraded
Renovation or wrecking ball: Melton aims at King Edward
Crime-fighting, not museum, is priority
Court overhaul needed to fight Jackson crime
Turnabout: Melton Changes Story About Leak
Marshall Ramsey 7/19/5
Judge denies bond for man accused of firing at officers
Melton: No more 'them and us'
Melton backs off vow to close apartments
Mayor Threatens to Close Apt. Complex
Melton steps up to the plate
Maple St. complex may face closure
Melton to Close Jackson Apartments
Second Arrest Made in Upper Level Murder
Teens Charged in Vehicle Theft
City must enforce residency ordinance
Mayor fills convention center board spots
J.P.D. Officer Revives Drowned Child
Burglars' Obscene Graffiti Targets Mayor
Injured burglary suspect charged
Marshall Ramsey Cartoon - 7/11/5
Mayor Melton Targets Criminals
Residents get Tips on Cleaning up Criminal Past
Bennie Thompson Advocates Negotiating with "The Enemy"
Barbours Visit Mayor Melton at City Hall
Marshall Ramsey Cartoon 7/7/5
Crime sweep brings arrests
Council OKs picks for city departments
Frank's turn - CL Editorial
Mayor sets law enforcement theme at first council meeting
City club closed after Melton files complaint
Council revives citywide curfew for juveniles under age 18
Melton Leads Another Crime Sweep
Melton Celebrated at Inaugural Gala
Mayor, New Councilmen Have First Meeting
Melton Closes Upper Level Nightclub
Melton Leads Late-Night Crime Sweep
With oath, Melton takes city in a new direction
Parents urged to discipline kids
New mayor refreshing, but serious work ahead
Mayor-elect Melton makes his move
A Tearful Goodbye
Touch-screen voting hasn't been 'sold' to officials
Overcoming crime, blight stressed
City Prepares for Inauguration
Neighbor Shoots Would-Be Teen Burglar
Sheriff McMillan Responds to Inmate Abuse
Police seek Jacksonian in deadly shooting
Shooting probe leads to charges against teen
Sons arrested in man's slaying
[Editorial] If Melton's 'Pro-Jackson', Then We're 'Pro-Melton'
Disappointed but not bitter (06/22/2005)
Melton’s pick for chief is no one-woman show (06/22/2005)
3rd suspect in Madison shooting arrested in Tenn.
Jackson tries again for central booking
Municipal politics come to a pathetic close
Melton Vows to Shut Nightclub Down
Crime Briefs
Woman indicted in Bell killing
Maintain status quo for now in annex battle
CAO pick termed smart but indecisive
Fordice chosen for post
Armed Convict Never Prosecuted
Jackson's future? Woodie's World ...
3 hurt in strip-mall gunfight
Suspensions, Demotions Recommended at JPD
Melton Asks Council to Wait to Refinance Bonds
Mayor Johnson to Return to Teaching
Why did judge set $1M bond in Madison?
Melton plans shake-up in JPD
Walker will balance mayor's office - CL Editorial
Marshall Ramsey Cartoon 6/16/5
Melton adds ex-mayor of Vicksburg to team
Shooting suspect's bond set at $1M
Knowledgeable Walker smart choice by Melton for city's top administrative officer
Melton Taps Woman for Police Chief
Jackson, Byram Negotiating Settlement
Ex-MBN officer likely chief
Melton: Expand Farish St. project
Bottom line? Diverse groups want Melton to be successful
Marshall Ramsey Cartoon
Melton has his work cut out for him - CL Editorial
Melton as mayor offers great hope - CL Editorial
Marshall Ramsey Cartoon
Mayor-elect planning 3 days of inauguration celebrations
Former TV exec crushes GOP foe
Jackson Election Returns (unofficial)
Transition
Candidate Victory Parties
PREDICTIONS - General Election
Site Traffic
Mayoral Candidates Vow To Bring Business To Jackson
Man Shot At Gas Station
Campaigning Continues in Final Hours
Baby Dies From Beating Injuries
Man Shot, Killed in Dreyfus Street Home
U-Haul Worker Tied Up and Robbed
Melton, Whitlow in Final Stretch
Melton builds huge funding lead in race campaign
$474K grant to help fund new system for booking
Byram proposal should continue
Rick Whitlow Newsletter 5/30/5
Stabbing 3rd killing in 3 days
What does Jackson want from its next police chief?
2 weekend stabbings put city's homicide total at 14
Councilman issues crime warning
Council to push new mayor on annexation
Melton will have to give up state ed board - CL Editorial
ElectionMan 5/28/5
Alternative pubs are left as radio is right
Second suspect in abduction turns himself in
Suspected thief runs past news conference
Police identify 2 suspects in girl's abduction
Council rejects lawsuit settlement
City Council Rejects Settlement Offer
Resolution opposes appointee protection
As a fellow Dem, mayor should give Melton boost
Melton plans tactic to keep board post
Police Targeted in Shootout
Community urged to help end violence
Police wound gunman in shootout
Whitlow on "Ask the Candidate"
Jackson Mayor Says He's Not Brooding Over Loss
Challengers win Jackson council runoffs
Rank 'n' file doing the job in Jackson - CL Editorial
JPD upgrade year from completion
High school star Bibbs sent to boot camp
Could Johnson yet depart with dignity, class?
City needs Johnson for smooth transition
Jackson has no room for vacant inn; just level it!
Chief says he will fulfill contract
Marshall Ramsey Electionman Cartoon 5/14/5
Chief - Moore may go, or not, or whatever - CL Editorial
Teacher Indicted
Selecting 'interim' a good idea - CL Editorial
Job passion was never on departing chief's side
No deadline set for naming interim chief
Jackson child recovering from gunshot wounds as police search for kidnappers
Johnson dodges questions from media
Moore wants interim boss named
Rick Whitlow General Election Press Conference Transcript
COLUMN - Melton right choice for Jackson mayor
Johnson loses bid for third term
In the end in Jackson, 'fresh' wore out 'stale'
Johnson ignored the basics of politics as Jackson mayor
JPD chief: Media halt agency's success
Memo to our next mayor: Look within JPD before hiring an outsider
15 years of Jackson police chiefs
Whitlow hits new court, politics
Melton wins!!!
Marshall Ramsey Cartoons
Mayoral voting by wards
Mayoral foes: Crime top issue
Stolen cars found behind houses
JPD chief priority for mayoral foes
Rick Whitlow General Election Kickoff
Rick Whitlow Newsletter 5/3/5
Go vote! - CL Editorial
Jackson race one of hottest
Jackson's Mayoral Candidates Remaining Hours
WAPT Poll - Right Track/Wrong Track
Exclusive WAPT Poll Shows Most Voters Staying Put
Johnson's Final Ad
PREDICTIONS - Make 'em here
Ridgeland police radio system upgraded
Project sets sights on illegal guns
Mayoral hopefuls vie to get out vote
CL Endorsement - Melton in the Democratic Primary
Issues - CL Editorial
Marshall Ramsey Cartoon 5/1/5
Johnson vs. Melton: Hope may be deciding factor in Tuesday's election
'Complex' Melton has rough and soft sides
Johnson's mantra — respect the process
WAPT Puts Johnson's Numbers To Test
Candidates Campaign at Lynch Street Festival
Election Man - 4/30/5
JPD chief frustrated crime still top issue
Restaurant robbed 2nd time in 2 weeks
Jackson Free Press Endorsement of Harvey Johnson
Poll results
Poll has Melton leading mayor's race
City services must be upgraded - CL Editorial
News Channel 12/Survey USA Poll Shows Melton In The Lead For Jackson Mayor
Mayor's Race
Methodical vs. maverick: The images behind the issues
Jackson Advocate Endorsement of Frank Melton
Final Days of Campaigning
Melton's Campaign Finance Report
Johnson's Campaign Finance Report
Poll Gives JPD Average Reviews
News Channel 12 Looks Into Candidates Campaign Money
City transportation not just potholes - CL Editorial
Are Jackson Mayoral Campaign Ads Getting the Message Across?
Fear And Voting In Jackson - Planet Weekly Editorial
Poll shows Melton leading in mayoral race
Melton leading money race
Elections - Downtown development essential
Marshall Ramsey Editorial Cartoon
Jackson Voters Say Crime Should Be Mayor's Top Priority
Elections . . . Housing crucial to the city's future - CL Editorial
And . . . Zoning issues affecting suburbs - CL Editorial
Gunman killed in shed
Vacant Houses Burn To Ground
Man dies in shootout with Jackson police
Jackson man found dead today of stab wounds
Elections - Crime is Jackson's No. 1 Issue
And . . . The Metro Area is Not Immune - CL Editorial
Clarion Ledger LTE - 4/25/5
Consider me a 'mouthpiece' for change
Citizens have a right to criticize capital - CL LTE
Must choice be governance 'or' glitter for mayor — not both?
Housing issue emerges in Jackson mayoral race
Voters will weigh candidates' leadership, business sense
I’ll take passion over paranoia any day
Man Dies After Workplace Shooting In Downtown Jackson
Millsaps Young Democrats Club Endorses Harvey Johnson
Man shot in head, side in dispute at Jackson business
From the Memory Division - Dale stands by comments that Democratic party needs white leadership
Mayoral debate at JSU canceled
Jury doesn't indict suspect in Metrocenter gunfire
Officer faces 2nd charge in months
Why can’t the city and the county get along?
Johnson, Melton debate
Mayoral candidates square off tonight
Is city crime's rate really decreasing? - LTE Clarion Ledger 4/21/5
Motorists bemoan rush-hour madness
Blogging The Mayor
CL Letters to the Editor re: election from 4/20/5
Marshall Ramsey Cartoon
Dem ticket's mayoral race needs leader to stand up
CL Letters to the Editor re: election from 4/19/5
Jackson mayor - CL Editorial
Arsonists Torch Press Boxes
Arsonists Torch Press Boxes
Harvey Johnson meeting for Ward 1 & 7 Businesspeople at the University Club
Foes clash on crime, jobs
Johnson and Melton Debate with video link
Jackson Mayoral Debate
Rev. Horace Buckley in Mayor's Radio Ads Appointed to City Board
Pearl scores grand slam with baseball stadium
Voting is obligation for media, Mr. Melton
Mayoral campaign advertising
Mayoral ad blitz hits city's airwaves
Suspected Car Thief's Mother Speaks Out
Cars Pack Jackson Property
Mark Lyon Weblog Updates re: Mayor's race
Web Poll
Melton's response to Neighborhood Forum
Rick Whitlow Newsletter 4/15/5
Jackson City Happenings 4/15/5
Sparks Fly At Election Forum
Mayor's race - CL Editorial
Buzz before the vote: Crime
Car Thief Caught
Officers Net Nearly 150 Arrests During "Operation Falcon"
Jackson's mayoral race is a real humdinger - NSS Editorial
Mayor’s Democratic primary is May 3rd - LTE Northside Sun
Atlanta, Jackson have political machines - LTE Northside Sun
AG: Melton OK to stay on mayoral Dem ballot
Chief: Felonies down 7% in Jackson
King Edward Developers Seek New Financing
Johnson-Melton Debate
This isn't just an election; it's a war
Melton response to yesterday's flash flooding
Rainwater Creeps Toward Front Doors
Candidate urges citizen patrols
Melton Pledges to Run Clean Campaign
Marshall Ramsey Cartoon on Melton 4/12/5
JSU upgrading neighborhood
Hearing delayed for ex-convict in shooting case
Fire union agreement to be signed by mayor
2 mayoral candidates speak at forum
Why back candidate who does not vote?
Mayoral Candidates Square Off
Election Man Cartoon 4/9/5
Forums kick off today for mayoral candidates
Cop killer's gun tied to felon
Mayor's Race
City Happenings Newsletter 4/8/5
Rick Whitlow Newsletter 4/8/5
Officer Arrested on Drug Charges
Update: Jackson's Illegal Dumping Sites
Farish Street now being revitalized - CL Letter to the Editor
'Outsiders' still try to 'run' Jackson - CL Letter to the Editor
Georgetown area group cites issues - CL Letter to the Editor
Bottom line: Melton to get my vote - CL Letter to the Editor
Look at timing of challenge to Melton - CL Letter to the Editor
Sure, Frank Melton lives in Jackson - CL Letter to the Editor
Melton Campaign Newsletter - 4/6/5
Two more programs added to city’s arsenal to increase homeownership for low-to moderate-income families
Mayor’s Leadership Prayer Breakfast
Texas to review Melton's exemption
Auditor's answers don't resolve E-911 standoff
No one hurt in Jackson bank heist
Corporate, community collaboration brings housing development to West Jackson
Residents question Melton’s campaign eligibility
Jackson area ministers endorse Harvey Johnson
Campaign Residency Dissent from Johnson ally
Melton touts plan to end blight
'Highway 80 Day' In Jackson
Melton's Residency Dividing Democrats
Radios - CL Editorial
Dems Challenge Melton's Residency
Mayor's Response
Questions of Candidacy Spark Reaction
Ministers Endorse Harvey Johnson Jr. For Mayor
Fondren Corner Fund Raiser for Melton - Tuesday
Bush's Amtrak budget hurts Miss.
Melton on Farish Street Hype
Melton Response to Democratic Executive Committee Complaint
Memphis Developer Confident In Farish St.
Melton Candidacy Challenged
Candidate Forum
Jackson officials call for control of 911 funds collected in city
Have You Seen David Payton?
Election Man Cartoon 4/2/5
Melton Responds To Harvey Johnson's Selection of Debate Negotiators
Johnson announces debate representatives
Harvey Johnson's City Happenings Newsletter
Crime On Hwy 80 Gets Political
Highway 80–The Forgotten Commercial Corridor
‘Things are happening on Highway 80,’ says Mayor Johnson
Mayor Johnson to hold rally in west Jackson April 16
Open Letter to Donna Ladd
Mayor Johnson receives endorsement from Democracy for America
Melton Campaign 3/31 Newsletter
ISSUE: As The Housing Crumbles
Mayor Johnson praises the city legal department’s handling of case
Jackson ministers to endorse Mayor Johnson
Jackson center - CL Editorial
Radio feud a business ploy, not political one
A political lesson in voter responsibility
Highway 80–The Forgotten Commercial Corridor
Comments in support of mayors for World Mayor 2005
Residents want help fighting blight
Mayor Johnson's City Happenings Newsletter
Moore seeks AG's input on radio flap issue
North Jackson Man Found Brutally Murdered
Man Shot at Jackson Apartment Complex
Election Man Cartoon Part III
Whitlow now lone Republican in Jackson mayoral race
Johnson supporter defends the mayor
Auditor's MBN probe supports few charges
On Mayflower Meter Maids and Officer Catchings
Rick Whitlow's Newsletter
Melton Platform Released
$8M radio system blocked
JPD Radio Upgrade Request Denied
Melton Reveals Platform in Mayor's Race
Radio system to link JPD, sheriff's office
JPD Newsletter - WARNING 800K Download
Melton Highway 80 Rally
Melton Responds to the Convention Center Commission
Center board - CL Editorial
Public Transportation Improves For Disabled Residents
Residents want more of city's attention
Issues: Property values, crime
Johnson Campaign Kickoff
Church Burglary
Anti-Violence Rally
2nd man charged in 2003 strangling
Officer's off-duty sacrifice overshadows gripes about performance of Jackson police
Harvey Johnson's weekly email from the City
Lost officer - CL Editorial
Police charge city man in stabbing death
Johnson picks 7 for convention panel seats
Justice - CL Editorial
Jackson police officer and alleged shooter killed
JPD chief: Database policy needed
Police Sting Nets 73 Suspects
JPD Releases Hinds County "Most Wanted" Suspect
Melton Opens Campaign Satellite Offices
Rick Whitlow Campaign Newsletter
It's a bird, it's a plane, no, it's Electionman
3 On Your Side Follow-Up: Illegal Dumping
New DNC president visits Jackson
Northside Faces Some Complex Issues
Whitlow formally announces campaign
The City of Jackson needs united leadership
Municipal races - CL Editorial
Development draws opposition
Farish Street - CL Editorial
Unopposed Ward 1 election may affect mayor's race — to Johnson's end
Mayors might face battle to keep seats
Televised debates set for mayoral election - CL News Briefs
Magnolia Report - 5 Questions with Rick Whitlow
Rick Whitlow Kicks off Mayoral Campaign
With Melton, expect torrid, fast-pace race
Mayor says he's being careful in board choice
Melton Gets Labor Endorsement
Johnson - Melton Poll Data
Firms push for convention panel
Melton: There’s more to Jackson than downtown
Johnson: I love this city and the people who live here
FEARLESS FRANK!
Johnson, Melton Have Different Perspectives
Mayor's race - CL Editorial
Harvey Johnson's Announcement
MAYOR ANNOUNCES HIS INTENTIONS
Mayor Harvey Johnson Makes Official Announcement For Reelection
PRESS RELEASE MELTON CAMPAIGN
Does City Hall leadership just ignore Stokes?
Melton's getting criminals put in jail
Melton says his campaign is about ‘quality of life’ issues
Whitlow faces uphill challenge for mayor
Harvey Johnson: "The Future Looks Very Good"
Crime holds the key to Jackson's comeback
Melton: He, Bibbs will meet with DA
Crime - CL Editorial
CL Editorial re: Mayor's Race
Election Man Cartoon
Excerpts from Mayor Johnson's remarks
Crime in Jackson: Readers write in ...
Youth, blight Melton's priorities
Mayor touts downtown revitalization, tax for convention center
Melton political gesture misfires
Election Man Cartoon
Mayor's race - CL Editorial
Melton Voices Housing & Crime Problems
Melton news conference gets heated; candidate trades barbs with daughter of assault victim
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political pimp:
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political pimp:
Alan: Then I guess you weren't around when the gangs started to tag Bracey Coleman's name on the wal...
Alan:
There is no doubt that Melton's strategy is starting to get in those folks' (the criminals') heads. ...
political pimp:
..and I even heard that they are stonewalling the city's progress to meet their end of the $$$ deal....
political pimp:
I don't subscribe to that lop-sided paper anyway so...uh,....yeah Johnny, the HUD PIMPS want low ren...
Johnny:
Sorry about the error. I meant JFP, and nothing other. Johnny...
Johnny:
red state: I went over to Clique News to see what you were talking about, and came back with some...
refinance mortgage:
refinance mortgage debt consolidation loans mortgage loan officer mortgage refinance rates refinance...
Alan:
LTJ: Good points. I think your analysis was dead on. I think to your point about how Melton wil...
LTJ:
Agreed, Johnny. Only a person who exudes arrogance and exhibits supreme confidence that he is unbea...
Johnny:
LTJ: If Frank Melton had been mayor when the Farish Street project started, your approach probabl...
601 on 106:
This is progress at it's finest...out with the old...in with the new...please re-apply at the front ...
Alan:
Well, let me tell you, mystery guest, you sound REALLY smart! Even though you only wrote 5 words, I...
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Al seems kind of dumb......
Al:
Wilson,....atta boy!!!!...
Wilson:
"Trying to pin some sort of partisan or self serving motives on folks that are simply demonstrating ...
Contrarian:
thank god, you're in. I'd venture the city employees who were for years stealing fuel to the tune...
k davis:
thank god, you're in. harvey johnson was buying re-election as his wife, a banker, was handling ind...
zuckerman:
I know the first thing I thought when Frank was appointed to MBM was that Musgrove was trying to kee...
Alan:
Z, I don't think that's how it went down. Haley had some differences with how Frank ran MBN and ...
Al:
Alan, you've got it right. There are those who make an effort, and those who make comments. I'm gla...
Johnny:
Stock Tip: Toilet Paper That Dissolves In 30-Seconds Philly.com 7/25/05 New toilet pape...
Johnny:
Head-in-the-sand, yes, why not? With so many noses-in-his-butt -- I still find it confusing to unde...
Jane:
The people who voted for Frank are happy. I don't think any of the attacks will do any damage. Peopl...
Johnny:
Darwin, I have no time today for that fool. Frank's under attack. Johnny...
Contrarian:
Jackson's experiencing this right now. Only in the purest sense since you are not factoring in sc...
PRB:
P.S. The news media as we've come to know it (not just in Jackson) is either history or at least wi...
PRB:
It's obvious that America's media is fragmenting, in no small part thanks to the Web. Our media's go...
Johnny:
"(JFP) Build a product that competes heads up with the CL." She's intelligent enough to do so, ...
Johnny:
The rich pigeons need to share their beautiful building with the poor pigeons Pigeons have feelin...
Alan:
Well well. It looks like Johnson was so busy touting the revitalization of downtown and the King Ed...
Johnny:
I have always love the style of the King Edward Hotel, and like Pimp and I suspect you, I would like...
Jane:
I don't see how a vacant lot would be worse than what is there now. ...
Johnny:
Maple St. complex cleanup begins By Jack Mazurak, CL 7/29/05 There has been movement on anoth...
Contrarian:
completing this project will advance Jackson faster than the Convention center because it immediatel...