http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/noise/enCopyright 2012dustin@jacksonfreepress.comWed, 30 May 2012 09:36:18 PDThttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/jacksonfreepress_noise/~3/UoNLuBYifws/health care, Politics, StateWed, 30 May 2012 09:36:18 PDThttp://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/site/comments/dr._carl_reddix_talks_about_political_realities_05302012/ by Elizabeth Waibel
May 30, 2012

Dr. Carl Reddix wasn't looking for national media attention when he agreed to serve on the Mississippi Board of Health, but if it has people talking about public-health policy in Mississippi, he'll take it. ]]>by Elizabeth Waibel May 30, 2012 Dr. Carl Reddix wasn't looking for national media attention when he agreed to serve on the Mississippi Board of Health, but if it has people talking about public-health policy in Mississippi, he'll take it.http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/site/comments/dr._carl_reddix_talks_about_political_realities_05302012/http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/jacksonfreepress_noise/~3/mCis_OaZ-3g/City/County, health careWed, 30 May 2012 09:22:47 PDThttp://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/site/comments/a_heart_for_survivors_05302012/ by Ronni Mott
May 30, 2012

Stephanie Parker-Weaver has looked death right in the eye and said, "Out of my way!"

In 2007, she began to feel unwell, she said. She was inexplicably losing weight, was feeling nauseous and had developed what she called a shiny, itchy spot on her left breast. She brushed it off as sadness despite the protestations of her family and friends. Then, in December of that year, an old friend, Leroy Walker, who hadn't seen her in months, told her, "Stephanie, you're sick." ]]>by Ronni Mott May 30, 2012 Stephanie Parker-Weaver has looked death right in the eye and said, "Out of my way!" In 2007, she began to feel unwell, she said. She was inexplicably losing weight, was feeling nauseous and had developed what she called a shiny, itchy spot on her left breast. She brushed it off as sadness despite the protestations of her family and friends. Then, in December of that year, an old friend, Leroy Walker, who hadn't seen her in months, told her, "Stephanie, you're sick."http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/site/comments/a_heart_for_survivors_05302012/http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/jacksonfreepress_noise/~3/9ZVso6-iG3A/City/County, IssuesTue, 29 May 2012 11:59:42 PDThttp://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/site/comments/jackson_city_council_talks_crap_05292012/ by R.L. Nave
May 29, 2012

Jackson is finally getting its crap together. More specifically, the city is finally addressing the years-long problem of accumulating waste, or sludge, at the Savanna Street Waste Water Treatment Plant. ]]>by R.L. Nave May 29, 2012 Jackson is finally getting its crap together. More specifically, the city is finally addressing the years-long problem of accumulating waste, or sludge, at the Savanna Street Waste Water Treatment Plant.http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/site/comments/jackson_city_council_talks_crap_05292012/http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/jacksonfreepress_noise/~3/cwSgFnj8B4M/business, StateTue, 29 May 2012 11:55:10 PDThttp://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/site/comments/biz_roundup_events_to_benefit_cara_05292012/ by Elizabeth Waibel
May 29, 2012

McAlister's Deli plans to use the grand reopening of its Maywood Mart location next week as a fundraising opportunity for a local charity. Everyone who visits the restaurant June 5 and donates a bag of dry dog food to Community Animal Rescue and Adoption will receive a voucher for a free meal on their next visit to the Maywood location. ]]>by Elizabeth Waibel May 29, 2012 McAlister's Deli plans to use the grand reopening of its Maywood Mart location next week as a fundraising opportunity for a local charity. Everyone who visits the restaurant June 5 and donates a bag of dry dog food to will receive a voucher for a free meal on their next visit to the Maywood location.http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/site/comments/biz_roundup_events_to_benefit_cara_05292012/http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/jacksonfreepress_noise/~3/na88ftM9Tg0/Tue, 29 May 2012 11:49:19 PDThttp://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/site/comments/persons_of_the_day_batson_hospitals_congenital_heart_surgery_team_05292012/ by Elizabeth Waibel
May 29, 2012

Treating children's heart defects can be a harrowing experience. The most serious conditions require long hospital stays and multiple surgeries. One local surgeon says his team is achieving good results in treating the most complex heart defects, even in patients that statistically do worse than others. ]]>by Elizabeth Waibel May 29, 2012 Treating children's heart defects can be a harrowing experience. The most serious conditions require long hospital stays and multiple surgeries. One local surgeon says his team is achieving good results in treating the most complex heart defects, even in patients that statistically do worse than others.http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/site/comments/persons_of_the_day_batson_hospitals_congenital_heart_surgery_team_05292012/http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/jacksonfreepress_noise/~3/OjPpysGjDew/City/County, developmentFri, 25 May 2012 11:31:50 PDThttp://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/site/comments/jra_says_ugly_garage_ramp_must_go_05252012/ by Jacob Fuller
May 25, 2012

Jackson Redevelopment Authority board members agree something needs to be done with the unsightly Jackson Place parking garage ramp on Capitol Street. However, they don't seem to know just what to do. ]]>by Jacob Fuller May 25, 2012 Jackson Redevelopment Authority board members agree something needs to be done with the unsightly Jackson Place parking garage ramp on Capitol Street. However, they don't seem to know just what to do.http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/site/comments/jra_says_ugly_garage_ramp_must_go_05252012/http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/jacksonfreepress_noise/~3/N9BjsaIKNO8/Fri, 25 May 2012 11:21:13 PDThttp://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/site/comments/person_of_the_day_ronnie_agnew_05252012/ by R.L. Nave
May 25, 2012

Ronnie Agnew graduated from Ole Miss with a degree in radio/television journalism, then spent the next 27 years working in newspapers, including a nine-year stint as the first black executive editor at the Clarion-Ledger, before he started working in broadcasting. ]]>by R.L. Nave May 25, 2012 Ronnie Agnew graduated from Ole Miss with a degree in radio/television journalism, then spent the next 27 years working in newspapers, including a nine-year stint as the first black executive editor at the Clarion-Ledger, before he started working in broadcasting.http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/site/comments/person_of_the_day_ronnie_agnew_05252012/http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/jacksonfreepress_noise/~3/ao5aOmq_UKM/Fri, 25 May 2012 11:05:18 PDThttp://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/site/comments/its_the_weekend_05252012/ by Dustin Cardon
May 25, 2012

Today, Kennith Humphrey's art exhibit at Brown's Fine Art (630 Fondren Place) hangs through May 31. Entry is free; call 601-982-4844. Overnight Lows, The Bills and Turn It Off perform at CS's. The Jason Turner Band plays at Ole Tavern. Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity's White Party at The South (627 E. Silas Brown St.) includes music from Sonja Stamps at 8 p.m. ($35 in advance) and the party with music from deejays is at 10 p.m. ($20 in advance). Call 601-503-7625 or 601-672-2914. Nightmare Boyzzz plays at Sam's Lounge. The Daniel Karlish Trio performs at Martin's at 10 p.m. Need more options? See our Best Bets. ]]>by Dustin Cardon May 25, 2012 Today, Kennith Humphrey's art exhibit at Brown's Fine Art (630 Fondren Place) hangs through May 31. Entry is free; call 601-982-4844. Overnight Lows, The Bills and Turn It Off perform at CS's. The Jason Turner Band plays at Ole Tavern. Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity's White Party at The South (627 E. Silas Brown St.) includes music from Sonja Stamps at 8 p.m. ($35 in advance) and the party with music from deejays is at 10 p.m. ($20 in advance). Call 601-503-7625 or 601-672-2914. Nightmare Boyzzz plays at Sam's Lounge. The Daniel Karlish Trio performs at Martin's at 10 p.m. Need more options? See our .http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/site/comments/its_the_weekend_05252012/http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/jacksonfreepress_noise/~3/EB4_ZXiAItI/Justice, StateThu, 24 May 2012 11:26:35 PDThttp://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/site/comments/cause_of_private_prison_melee_disputed_05242012/ by R.L. Nave
May 24, 2012

What we know about this past weekend's events at the Adams County Correctional Center, a private federal prison in Natchez, is that a group of prisoners briefly took control of parts of the facility, held approximately two dozen staff members hostage and beat several employees. One correctional officer, Catlin Carithers, died during the uprising. ]]>by R.L. Nave May 24, 2012 What we know about this past weekend's events at the Adams County Correctional Center, a private federal prison in Natchez, is that a group of prisoners briefly took control of parts of the facility, held approximately two dozen staff members hostage and beat several employees. One correctional officer, Catlin Carithers, died during the uprising.http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/site/comments/cause_of_private_prison_melee_disputed_05242012/http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/jacksonfreepress_noise/~3/PGOtopV5VJM/Issues, Politics, StateThu, 24 May 2012 11:21:34 PDThttp://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/site/comments/supporters_rally_for_gay_rights_05242012/ by Jacob Fuller
May 24, 2012

"Same-sex marriage may not be legally recognized in our state, as of yet, but it is not illegal to hold a wedding commitment ceremony," Clay Curry said Tuesday to about 20 supporters rallying at the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum. ]]>by Jacob Fuller May 24, 2012 "Same-sex marriage may not be legally recognized in our state, as of yet, but it is not illegal to hold a wedding commitment ceremony," Clay Curry said Tuesday to about 20 supporters rallying at the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum.http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/site/comments/supporters_rally_for_gay_rights_05242012/