FRONT
1. TV23 new shows
2. Majesty Awards honors leaders
3. Top NMA officials rally support for Ron Myers
4. Tonea Stewart to host Stars for Freedom tribute
5. Vicksburg elections draw wide range of candidates for three seats
6. Flaggs walks out of session
7. Local unions endorse Melton for mayor
8. Church closes doors on Supt. Phyla Eiland

STATE/METRO
1. Levesta O. Robbins wins Boyd Elementary’s Geography Bee
2. HOPE Cancer conference set for Jackson March 5th
3. Ebony: Welcome home Erica Ward
4. NOBLE Conference to meet in Jackson
5. Inaugural Promise Walk to be held in Brandon

NEWS
1. Vallena Greer speaks at Bradley Elementary
2. Tougaloo holds 17th Annual Business Luncheon
3. Jonathan Priester wins 1st place in overall Jr. Mississippi Academy of Science competition
4. NAACP leader remembered
5. JPD substation on Farish Street displayed the contributions of African American police officers

EDITORIALS
1. Tisdale’s Topics: R.E.S.P.E.C.T.
2. Contradictions in the Bush “Expanding Democracy” rhetoric
3. Uplifting Families: It costs TOO MUCH to be selfish
4. Letter to the editor from E. Louise Laird

PERSPECTIVE
1. The senate must reject Judge Terrence Boyle
2. 10 ways you can help Africa

EDUCATION
1. Morrison’s high honor roll and honor roll students
2. Rayshan Patterson wins school-wide Spelling Bee
3. Winfield’s cafeteria manager, Lucille Clay, honored
4. De’Jai Nichols honored for serving beyond the call of duty
5. Members of Siwell Middle School Student Council meet
6. College money available through 2005 poster and essay contest

NATION/WORLD
1. Military recruiters face resistance
2. Black firefighter finds noose in Brooklyn firehouse
3. “Crackers” book angers black parent
4. Latest federal court ruling a blow against all journalists

BOOKSHELF
1. Clarksdale, MS writer knows a good storyline
2. No Secrets, No Lies: How Black Families Can Heal from Sexual Abuse
3. Deep in the Jungle
4. Horace and Morris but mostly Delores

CONSUMER/BUSINESS
1. African Americans build new legacy of charitable giving
2. Employment expo coming to Trademart
3. AARP Chapter #850 to meet
4. John K. Hunter certified by SBA as a small business operating in a qualified HUBZone
5. “No More Late Fees” policy carries hidden charges

HEALTH
1. Guard your nose against allergies
2. Gene variation pinpoints origin of tremor disorder
3. Getting tested can prevent colon cancer
4. www.kidneyresource.com provides access to comprehensive information
5. The Changing Face of Epilepsy: Young woman gains control of her life
6. New treatment to help seniors preserve their sight

UP AND DOWN FARISH STREET
First a backwards glance at the Oscars. Next, people we dare not forget. Then notes on history makers, a random salute or two, and birthdays. Then we Move on Down the Line!

ENTERTAINMENT
1. Black actors have historic night at Academy Awards
2. 5 0 Cent dismisses Game from G-Unit
3. New State Theatre presents “The Magicians Nephew”
4. “Experience the Dream” with Bebe Winans
5. “Diary of a Mad Black Woman” wins weekend at box office

SPORTS
1. Stingers’ finale leaves Jackson wanting more!
2. Murrah’s Jackson to coach nation’s best prep athletes
3. Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel to celebrate its tenth anniversary
4. BBB golfers contribute to national scholarship program
5. Alcorn stumbles at Southern, 3-1
6. The Heart of the Grizzlies: The Memphis Grizzlies and Generation 6:20