FRONT
1. Bolls terrorized again!
2. Former Conyers aide faces prison
3. Johnnie Cochran: Jackson residents applaud his humanity
4. Stokes faces four May 3
5. Melton touts economic development
6. Rape victim fights back
7. Science fairs become long-standing tradition for some Jackson families

NATION/WORLD
1. Terri Schiavo case exposes hypocrisy
2. Ohio to host 31st meeting of NCBM
3. Farrakhan campaigns in Atlanta for second Million Man March

EDITORIALS
1. Tisdale’s Topics: Mistaken identity!
2. Leadership defined
3. Sad day for citizens of Hinds County
4. Uplifting Families: The #1 killer of the family
5. Mississippi and America need truth for reconciliation

PERSPECTIVE
1. Social security: It’s for millions of children, not just seniors

EDUCATION
1. The Hip Hop urban superhero battles rising dropout rate in urban America
2. $200,000 USDA grant awarded to Hinds CC for aid to minority farmers
3. An anti-21st century thing to say
4. JBHM Education Group expands to new office
5. MAAE 2005 Arts Education Awards
6. College admissions made a lot simpler

STATE/METRO
1. Entergy plans purchase of Attala power plant
2. State agencies provide computers for students
3. Claiborne County Board of Supervisors adopt Reparations Resolution HR-40
4. MS Society prepares for 2005 annual walk through Belhaven

NEWS
1. The Mikado rules at Thalia Mara Hall
2. Jacksonian ordained to priesthood in Chicago
3. Buffalo Fish Festival
4. Crenshaw highlights the 32nd Annual State Conference for NCNW
5. Woodlea Homeowners Association names officers and committee chairs
6. Jackson State hosts MS Foreign Languages Fair
7. Word of Faith to have blood drive
8. Hope Spring honors community leaders
9. AKA’s young authors book translated into Braille in partnership with the MS School for the Blind
10. $2.26B available in funding for affordable housing, homeless assistance and community development
11. MS Metropolitan Dance Academy receives national recognition

SPORTS
1. Former JSU athlete, hall-of-famer, Hill succumbs
2. Trustmark Park: Home of the Braves
3. Kelly Ross allocated to WBA’s Miss. franchise

ENTERTAINMENT
1. “Beauty Shop” is a head full of laughter
2. Xzibit and Dr. Dre win copyright lawsuit
3. Omarion gives more bang for the buck
4. Micah Stampley’s first single, ‘war cry”, hits gospel radio
5. Remix 1, 2 Step and meet Ciara

CONSUMER/BUSINESS
1. Downtown Vicksburg not for black, white nightclub owner complains
2. NSBE enters new era with proven leader

HEALTH
1. Race for the Cure in Jackson Apr. 2
2. Kroger offers free health check-up
3. How to lose 40 lbs. around the house
4. The Lions Speak: African American men and social well-being
5. FDA orders hospital beds to be seized
6. A progressive approach to yoga and health keeps people fit
7. New factor affects fertility

UP AND DOWN FARISH STREET
Another tree falls in the forest of human life … a prominent neighbor, citizen, veteran and friend. Then after plaudits and history, we Move on Down the Line!

BOOKSHELF
1. Overcoming the burden of strength
2. Cures for the black relationship crisis?
3. I Love You Coupons for Mom
4. The Wiggles: Gardening
5. The Berrylicious Bake-Off