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ARTICLE: Skimpy prom dress lands teen in cuffs

Please go here, look at this dress, and tell me whether you think it was inappropriate for a high school prom. Here's an excerpt of the article on the incident:

California Supremes Overrule Same-Sex Marriage Ban

It's all over the news, but the one of the items that seems to be interesting about the ruling from a legal point of view is the notion that California has a "right to marry" written into its constitution, and that's what's being violated. Here's an interesting look at what the ruling does and doesn't mean. In that piece, Greenwald makes the argument that it would be difficult for the court to have ruled in any other way given the question that was actually before it.

Greenwood Councilman Lambasted for Racial Slur

The Associated Press is reporting that Greenwood Councilman John Lee sent an e-mail last week to a group of whites criticizing black Council President David Jordan, and calling him a "n*gger":

R. Kelly Trial - who's to blame?

So many of you are probably familiar with the case of statutory rape that singer R. Kelly is facing. So word is that Kelly and the underaged female are denying that they are the ones on the video (the one that caused all this drama). But now there's a new girl...third party, who says she was involved in a three-some with Kelly and the same girl.

Imagine Bush or McCain Playing Taboo!?!

The Associated Press has a fun story about Barack Obama playing Taboo on his campaign plane with young journalists. From the story:

Schimmel's One of Esquire Mag's ‘Best Bars'

Calling the local bar and restaurant a "swankateria," Esquire has conferred an impressive honor on the place that "Best of Jackson" voters often call out as one of the "best places to spot legislators" and one of the "best places to eat when someone else is paying." The writer gives particular props to Schimmel's for its weekend transformations into the Houserockers venue for Subway Lounge-style blues.

Ledger Does Melton-Denying-Allegations Story

Read the JFP Melton blog/archive here.

It seems The Clarion-Ledger is suddenly going somewhere it hasn't dared to go in over 20 years in its story today about the R.J. Washington case. The bizarre thing is that there are no new allegations here, although perhaps new to them. I recall an editor over there belittling our stories back during the campaign (stories that Melton himself tipped us to, starting with this one) about the old criminal allegations against Melton (and his denials), saying that they were bogus. The question is, if the Ledger believes that, why are they running this story today—which has no evidence, other than a deposition and some history of the criminals who have been living in his home? It's presented like a big investigative package, but there isn't anything there but the deposition, some known background on the Sharrod Moore case and some quick rehash of stuff we've reported for years. Odd, but very Ledger.

No Laughs in Email Hoax

There are some sick puppies out there. This release from the Attorney General's office details an e-mail hoax that threatens the life of the recipient and demands payment:

Two Upcoming Events at The Church Triumphant

May 4 - Pastor Tonya Ware's Birthday Celebration. Come join us as we celebrate the life of this awesome woman of God! The celebration will take place during the 10 a.m. Sunday morning worship service.

A Man Shortage?

No, this isn't some desperate rant about finding a mate. I'm talking about a bonafide, honest-to-God decrease in male births.

Gas is Giving Me Heartburn

This morning, I paid more than $52 to buy 3/4 of a tank of gas. Lucky for me that I live in Mississippi instead of San Francisco, where the cost of regular topped $4 per gallon this week. But the end isn't in sight, and despite the general outcry over the astronomical profits of the corporate oil giants, gas prices continue to climb. People are paying more than $100 to fill up their SUVs.

Greg Davis…Logician for Congress

So look at this, er, classic slippery slope argument by Southaven's mayor:

Check out Davis' attack ad on his opponent, Democrat Travis Childers. These two are vying for the seat in District 1 that Roger Wicker gave up after his appointment to the U.S. Senate by Haley Barbour (filling the hot seat Trent Lott jumped out of last fall to begin his lobbying career). Childers surprised a lot of folks by jumping out to the lead in the special election, nearly pulling off a major upset in an area assumed to be very right-leaning. Childers, considered a very conservative Democrat, is nevertheless running on a platform of economic development, healthcare expansion and "progress before politics."

‘Irreparable Breach' Between Blacks and Bill Clinton?

A respected African American congressman thinks so. Rep. James E. Clyburn tells the New York Times:

Southern Fried Karaoke TONIGHT at Hal & Mal's

Join Todd and me as we host another chapter of Southern Fried Karaoke at Hal & Mal's tonight, starting about 9 p.m. This one is dedicated to designer Darren Schwindaman, who is headed to Europe and then a freelance life for a while. Good singers, costumes, boas, smark alecks and various impersonations welcome. No cover.

Black Preachers in America's ‘Whitest City'

Our friends at the Williamette Week in Portland, Ore., are taking on a provocative topic this week: African American preachers trying to be heard after the Rev. Wright controversy in what they themselves call "American's whitest city":

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