Archive for May 14th, 2009

Who will be the new Mayor of Jackson?

Thursday, May 14th, 2009

Within the next two years there will be a campaign for a new Mayor for the city of Jackson. Although not annouced Mayor Jerry Gist has hinted that he will not run again. Some names have come up for the position, even mine. So let us, either in fun or in earnest, give us a… »

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This Day May 14th

Thursday, May 14th, 2009

In 1264, English barons under Simon de Montfort heavily defeated forces under Henry III at the battle of Lewes.
In 1587, James VI, King of Scots, invites his nobles to a banquet at Holyrood, to try to persuade them to keep the King’s Peace with each other
In 1607, captains John Smith and Christopher Newport established the… »

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Business Journal Poll / Alabama Governor

Thursday, May 14th, 2009

Last week the Birmingham Business Journal asked the question of its readers:
Who would you support for Governor (Alabama)?
If the election season were today, which potential candidate would you support in the 2010 Alabama governor’s race?
Of the 8 or 9 possible contenders Mr. Roy Moore won by 64%. The closest candidate to Mr. Moore was Tim… »

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