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The Times-Picayune Reporting Drew Brees Deal Should be Done within the Next Week
Times-Picayune reporter Mike Triplett reported this morning that the New Orleans Saints and quarterback Drew Brees should reach a deal by the July 16 deadline. Triplett is also reporting the deal will make Brees the highest paid player in NFL history. In his article, Triplett expects Brees to sign a …
Rick Perry Set to Refuse 'Obamacare' in Texas
In a move that I wouldn't be surprised to see repeated in the near future in the Magnolia State, Governor Rick Perry of Texas declared today that he [won't be implementing Obamacare][1] in Texas. Specifically, he says the state will not increase its Medicaid roles to cover additional working poor …
Finally... A Fish-Shaped Cat Litter Box
This was just came over the wires and was too juicy to pass up -- brand new from IOVO designs it the new Litterfish, a cat litter box that's not only "attractive" -- it's shaped like a fish -- it's also "functional," according to the press release. Presumably, that means …
Holder: Texas Voter ID is a 'Poll Tax'
Just in case Mississippi starts to get too cozy thinking it's Voter ID law is going to get past the Feds, Attorney General Eric Holder had this to say in Houston yesterday: "we will not allow political pretext to disenfranchise American citizens of their most precious right." Holder's money quote, …
MSNBC's Extended Shout-out to JFP
The Rachel Maddow show did a long segment last night tying the inaction in Congress (yet another meaningless vote on "Obamacare") to action in Mississippi -- a court case to determine whether Mississippi legislators overstepped in trying to close down the state's only remaining clinic where abortions are performed. The …
Current USA Basketball Team Better Than 1992 Dream Team?
Kobe Bryant was asked this week if he thought this current USA Men's Basketball team was better than the 1992 Dream Team. Bryant gave his thoughts to the question: "Well, just from a basketball standpoint, they obviously have a lot more size than we do — you know, with [David] …
China Made Uniforms Create a Stir
There might be hope for the country after all. ABC reported yesterday (Wednesday, July 11) that uniforms that will be worn by team USA at the 2012 London Olympic Games were made in China. Both Democrats and Republicans denounced the U.S. Olympic Committees decision to dress team USA in uniforms …
ESPN's Chris Mortensen Reports Brees and Saints Reach Deal
The seemingly never ending story is over. ESPN's NFL reporter Chris Mortensen is reporting Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints have reached a deal before the July 16 3p.m. deadline. Mortensen reports the deal is five years worth $100 million. First year is worth $40 million and Brees will …
Abortion Clinic Not on the 'Brink' of Closure
How could the clinic already be on its way to being shut down if the judge said it could remain in operation while its paperwork is reviewed? It makes more sense once you read the AP piece.
Round One of True South Classic Postponed Due to Weather
If you ever want to break a drought in Mississippi, just hold a PGA golf tournament. No matter the location, time of year or name of the tournament. Rain seems to find its way into the storyline. This year is no exception with rain interrupting play in the opening round …
Feds Identify Gunman in Denver 'Batman' Shooting
According to the Denver Post, 50 people were shot and 12 are dead during a midnight showing of the latest Batman film in Aurora, Colorado. The gunman has been arrested, and is identified as a 24-year-old white male with no apparent terrorist ties. Some reports are naming the suspect, James …
Play in Round Two of True South Classic Suspended Due to Darkness
Play has been suspended in the True South Classic with round two still under way. Round one was delayed by rain on Thursday and a brief bit of rain slowed play on Friday making it harder to finish the first round and get the full second round done in the …
Brett Favre is Coming Back to Football.......
Favre watch is never over. The former NFL quarterback has been in the news quite a bit this week. In an interview with Deion Sanders, Favre spent time discussing how he doesn't need his jersey retired in Green Bay to validate his career and that he played in 2010 for, …
Concert at The Cedars Rescheduled for Monday
After the Fondren "C Spire Summer Music Series" concert originally scheduled for Thursday was rained out, organizers have decided to move the concert to Monday, July 23. The event is free to the public and picnics are encouraged, although coolers are not. (Soft drinks and beer available onsite.) The concert …
True South Classic Still Behind Because of Morning Rain Delay
The True South Classic has battled rain every day of the tournament. Saturday was no exception with early morning showers holding up players from finishing the second round and starting the third round. Players finished the second round late in the afternoon with 3-under being the cutline. There was not …
Scott Stallings Wins the 2012 True South Classic
Needing to finish the third round and start the fourth round, rain finally stayed away from the True South Classic. The tournament had been hit by rain on the first three days causing delays from the weather. Rain and delays couldn’t slow down Scott Stallings who won shooting 24-under for …
NCAA Has Opened Pandora's Box Even If They Don't Want to Admit It
This morning the NCAA came down hard on Penn State in an unprecedented action not involving infractions of NCAA rules. Penn State was hit with a four year bowl ban, $60 million fine and a reduction of 10 initial scholarships and 20 scholarships for the next four years. Also 111 …
U.S. Women's Soccer Team Open London Games With A Win
The opening ceremonies of the 2012 London Olympics haven’t even taken place but there has already been some early Olympic excitement. France put a scare in the USA women’s soccer team early today in Glasgow, Scotland. Things didn’t look good for the U.S. women early, who are seeking to win …
Which Teams do You Think Should be Included in the JFP College Football Top 25?
College football is less than 40 days away. That means it is time for the second year of the JFP College Football Top 25 poll. So who should be in the first poll of the season? Which teams do you think will make the most noise in the 2012 season? …
USA Ties China for Most Overall Olympic Medals
China (9 gold, 5 silver, 3 bronze) started fast but the United States (5 gold, 7 silver, 5 bronze) has finally caught the Chinese in total medals. Both countries have 17 total medals after three days of competition. China leads every country with the most gold medals with nine. The …