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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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, …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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.

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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 …

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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 …

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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] …

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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 …

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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, …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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Did Jackson's Population Actually Grow in 2011?

Governing Magazine has an interesting tidbit for folks who are partial to Jacktown... according to their estimates, Jackson actually grew in 2011 for the first time... in a long time. According to Governing, this is part of a larger trend -- the population of urban centers saw a spike in …

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Have questions for Jackson mayoral candidates?

Today, the JFP launched a series of interviews and other coverage of the 2013 mayoral race in Jackson. (Council coverage is coming soon.) Ongoing mayoral race coverage will appear at jfp.ms/mayorsrace. Right now the link goes to the first interview, with Jonathan Lee, which is linked below as well. But …

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Former U.S. Sprinter Michael Johnson's Comments to Daily Mail: Fair or Foul

Michael Johnson might be best know for his golden shoes he wore during the Atlanta Olympic Games in 1996. He is the only male athlete to ever win the 200-meter and 400-meters in the same games. Johnson is currently working in England for the BBC as a commentator. He made …

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Bush Library 'Straw Poll' Gives Romney Big Lead

In what I'm thinking may be something of an outlier, the George (H.W.) Bush Library at Texas A&M University (Gig 'Em!) has released its updated straw poll, showing Governor Romney leading President Obama by... wait for it... 32 points. The results as of July 3 are: Gov. Romney 4,034 (62.41 …