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PROFILE: Harvey Johnson
ht>Incumbent Aims to Finish What He's Started by Adam Lynch
Harvey Johnson Jr. (D) - Mayor/Incumbent
"I love this city and the people who live here – all of the people – and I love this job. Love is about making a long-term, lifelong commitment to work tirelessly for the wellbeing of those you love – to work through the tough times and celebrate the victories together. And believe me, there have been plenty of both of those over the past seven and a half years."
One Jail's Tale
In The Deep South rape charges unearth a system in disarray by Jim Mulvaney
JFP Unveils Amped-Up 2006 Capitol Blog
Jan. 1, 2006—The Jackson Free Press has blogged about the state Legislature since we launched three sessions ago. This week, we introduce our even better JFP Capitol Blog just in time for the return of the state Legislature. This will be the definitive site for breaking news and daily coverage of the Mississippi State Legislature, as well as commentary by JFP bloggers and special guests involved in the issues. It is also a one-stop portal for the JFP's in-depth coverage and analysis of Mississippi politics and policy-making. Also don't miss Rep. Erik Fleming's JFP blog, where he is answering questions from citizens about news and actions in the Legislature and his own record.
Dems Challenge Melton's Residency
ht>This story will appear in the print edition of the Jackson Free Press on Wednesday. by Adam Lynch
Hands Off Our Printing Presses
May 24, 2006 How to Help Save Local Media I met Marilyn, perfectly dressed and wearing her lipstick, on a late Friday afternoon. And Mike, who ponders with his head in his hands. There were the Blake brothers, looking worried and stressed with their parents on a well-earned vacation to Italy. And Jimmy and Gretchen sitting quietly, soaking up every word. Beverly was friendly but worried about her livelihood. There was Angie, a hard-nosed businesswoman with a great tan. I had never met these people until a group of Jackson's independent publishers all crowded into a borrowed conference room in Fondren Corner to talk about how the Gannett Corp., and its local affiliate, The Clarion-Ledger, was trying to hurt our businesses.
Jackson Moves Up in Creative Class Ranking; Other Southern Cities Fall
Regular JFP blogger Philip brought this to our attention this weekend; great news! Go, Jackson, go.
The House That Time Forgot
ht>Featured Story: Read the story behind Bobbie Johnson's story—that of a woman Frank Melton put in the media spotlight two weeks ago. by Ayana Taylor
City Makes Letter to Ledger Public
Letters to the Editor
This (so-far-unpublished) letter to the editor of The Clarion-Ledger about an Eric Stringfellow column came around this week in the mayor's weekly newsletter: [verbatim from here]The letter below is from the City of Jackson's Attorney, Terry Wallace. He wrote this letter to the editor of the Clarion Ledger in response to a column written by Eric Stringfellow. We thought we would share this because it contains information that you will never read in the paper or see on TV. November 30, 2004
[City Buzz] Republican Lite
This past week, The Magnolia Report, the conservative online news site, posted an MP3 clip in which George Dale, commissioner of insurance and a leader of the Mississippi Democratic Party, said on SuperTalk radio that Mississippi's Democratic leadership had specifically sought a "white" chairman in answer to a question about presumptive new party chairman, Wayne Dowdy.
CONGRATULATIONS, Ayana!!!
If y'all heard squeals of delight in the distance over the last 24 hours, it's because the JFP's Ayana Taylor learned that she was accepted to the Academy for Alternative Journalism this summer at Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern in Chicago. This is a HUGE deal, as they only accept 10 applicants a year. We're so proud of Ayana; first she won the AAN diversity grant, and now this. Please congratulate her the next time you see her out and about; she is going to go very far in this business. We can all say we knew her when. Read about the Academy:
Clarion-Ledger Acknowledges Crime Drop
C-L editorial today: "Jackson's 30 percent drop in overall crime the first quarter of this year is an encouraging sign that with persistence by the police and public the decline could turn into a trend. All but aggravated assault (up 14 percent), among major crimes, showed a decrease from the same first three months last year, Jackson Police Department figures show. Could this be a trend? Police figures show 17,144 major crimes were reported in 2003, a 3 percent drop from 2002 and the lowest since before 1988. So, if the rest of 2004 continues at this rate, it will show substantial progress."
Monthly Blog Traffic: Site Keeps Growing!
Average Sessions (Visits) Per Day 2,023
I haven't posted the blog traffic update in a while due to general busy-ness. However, the blog numbers keep growing with your help! Even in December, with the holidays thrown in, the site kept on keepin' on. And as of today (Feb. 6), we have 693 members registered who can post and participate in discussion. Jan. 1-31, 2005
Wow: Look At Them Web Stats!
More and more people keep discovering the JFP site/blog, and sticking around. Here are our numbers for October 1-31, 2004: Total Sessions (Visits): 54,262
JFP "Cheap Date" Night - May 26
Where: Smith Wills Stadium on Lakeland Drive
Come out to Smith-Wills Stadium for JFP "Cheap Date" Night, for $1 beverages and, if you bring the ad from LAST WEEK's issue—the Howard Stern cover story—you'll get 2-for-1 tickets! If you haven't been out to a game yet this season, this is a perfect day for it. It's cheap, the weather looks perfect and it's a great time to enjoy a good ol' fashioned ballgame! (And if things get dull between innings, you can grab a copy of the new JFP in our rack at the stadium.) The Senators lead their division but have lost two this series against Edinburg—they need a home crowd to rally them to a victory! The Game: Senators v. Edinburg Roadrunners
Bush Tones Down Attack on Critics as ‘Unpatriotic'
President Bush abruptly changed his tune today from days ago when he and Dick Cheney questioned the patriotism of people who are questioning the Iraqi War (which is not a large majority of Americans): After fiercely defending his Iraq policy across Asia, President Bush abruptly toned down his attack on war critics Sunday and said there was nothing unpatriotic about opposing his strategy.
***Line-up for the JFP Chick Ball - TONIGHT, Red Room
The JFP announces our second annual Chick Ball, to take place at the Red Room in Hal & Mal's on Thursday, May 11, 2006, 6 p.m. To 1 a.m. The Chick Ball will feature music and performance by female musicians; an art auction of female artists, bellydancing, fashion and much more. Many local businesses are donating door prizes toward the cause. The event is 18 and up, and the cover charge is $5/$10 to qualify for door prize drawings through the night. 6:00 Cocktails and fellowship
Women's Shelter Needs Energetic Bodies and Supplies
Supplies are also needed:
Energetic bodies are needed to get a lot done in a short time. Saturday, May 31, is the work day for Stewpot's newest women's shelter: FLOWERS HOUSE. We need worker volunteers to clean and paint. Meet us at the house on the corner of Mill Street and McTyre Street. We plan to start at 8 a.m. and work until dark. (You can come for any length of time to help.) There will be Stewpot personnel there in addition to me and my husband Andy. Lunch and beverages will be provided. Please RSVP to Debbie Taylor: 965-1919.
Jackson Miss Hospitality Sought
Between ages 18 and 24 by July 25, 2004
The Jackson Convention & Visitors Bureau needs qualified applicants for the competition to be held April 10, 2004 at 921 North President St. Winner receives a $1,000 scholarship to a Mississippi college and will compete in the state pageant July 25-31, 2004, in Hattiesburg. First runner-up gets a $500 scholarship. Qualifications:
Campaign Finance Reports In for Primary
Thursday, 5:28 p.m.: We are posting full campaign-finance reports—of both contributions and disbursements—for both Frank Melton and Harvey Johnson. Here are Melton's reports; Johnson's take up a lot more pages, but we have them and are scanning right now. Keep an eye right here; all the reports will be up shortly. Melton's Contributions