Klansmen plan UM protest Nov 21, 2009
Ole Miss has long struggled to separate its modern image from the events of 1962, when two people were killed on campus during a violent response to the court-ordered enrollment of James Meredith as the first black student at the university. In 1997, student leaders approved a resolution asking Ole Miss fans to stop waving Confederate flags at athletic events. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Popcorn: You'll laugh! You'll cry! You'll get fat! Nov 20, 2009
Cinemark spokesman James Meredith said in a statement that the chain has used "heart-healthy canola oil" since CSPI conducted its first study, and the company test markets low-fat snacks, but popcorn, soda and candy are patrons' favorites. "Moviegoers do not go to the concession stand to fulfill their daily nutritional requirements. It is an occasional treat and part of the movie experience," Meredith says. (AZCentral -- Business)
Ole Miss song banned over controversial chant Nov 11, 2009
Two people were killed on campus in 1962 during riots when the first black student, James Meredith, was enrolled at the university. Federal marshals had to protect Meredith during the court-ordered enrollment. (ESPN -- College Football)
Nation's high court rejects Seale appeal Nov 3, 2009
"The last time the 5th Circuit did this was when it asked the Supreme Court to review its decision to order the admission of James Meredith to Ole Miss.". Although the issue of statute of limitations may be technical, "it has broad political and policy implications," he said. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Eye of the hurricane: Is Mississippi Coast invisible? Nov 1, 2009
The violent eruptions surrounding the admission of James Meredith to the University of Mississippi also are cited in the 2007 article. (The Forum article was published more than a year before the historic presidential debate at Ole Miss on Oct. 7, 2008, between Sens. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Quillen-Meredith Wedding Oct 17, 2009
The groom is the son of Deborah Meredith of Boynton Beach, Florida and James Meredith of Parsonsfield, Maine and Saugus, MA.. Melissa Quillen was the maid of honor, with Deborah Atkinson and Taylor Meredith of Saugus as bridesmaids. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
Cards Conclude Play at All-American Championships Oct 11, 2009
The Cardinals picked up an 8-3 win over Michigan's Jason Jung and George Navas and went on to beat Boise State's Vicente Joli and James Meredith in the semifinals. Louisville Men's Tennis Results D'Novo ITA All-American Tennis Championships Singles Drew Courtney (UVA) d. (UL) 6-2, 6-1 Ivan Salec (Radford) d. Childs (UL) 6-4, 6-3 Doubles Erik Kreutzer/Thomas Nolan (BC) d. Childs/Childs (UL) 8-5 Consolation Childs/Childs (UL) d. Jason Jung/George Navas (UM) 8-3 Childs/Childs (UL) d. Vicente... (Uoflsports.com)
Robinson gets a 16-screen theater complex Oct 9, 2009
"We're trying to provide something for everyone, especially during these difficult economic times," James Meredith, Cinemark's vice president of marketing and communications, said before an informal tour. "We want to make sure that anybody who wants to go to the movies can afford to go -- whether it be the very first show of the day for the $5 price or Tuesday, a day that's typically slow. If you can get out on a date night on a Tuesday and come, for example, it's a great bargain.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Cinemark to launch Imax challenge Oct 6, 2009
"We can show a new movie every week," says Cinemark spokesman James Meredith. Imax says it isn't worried. (USA Today -- Tech)
What Ever Happened to Edwin Walker? Sep 25, 2009
In 1962 James Meredith, an African-American student, tried to enroll at the University of Mississippi. His admission was opposed by Ross Barnett, the Democratic governor of the state, former Major General Edwin A. Walker (1909 1993), a decorated hero of World War II and prominent right-winger, and a group of segregationist white students. (The American Conservative)
Symposium Recalls The Life Of Civil Rights Attorney Constance Baker Motley Sep 20, 2009
Then she represented many of the students who fought to put the Brown ruling into action the Nine who integrated Central High School in in 1957; Hunter and Hamilton Holmes, who enrolled at the University of Georgia in 1961; and James Meredith, who integrated the University of the following year ... She recalled receiving a telephone call one night from a man telling her it was James Meredith,the first African American to attend the University of Mississippi. (FOX61, CT)
Obituaries in the news Sep 16, 2009
Edgeworth was a Hinds County justice of the peace in June 1962 when he convicted James Meredith of lying about his residency on a voter registration form. Newspaper reports and government records do not show that Meredith served any time on the conviction. (Anchorage Daily News)
William A. Emerson Jr., 86; journalist, editor covered civil rights flashpoints Aug 27, 2009
He arranged a first-person article, My Ordeal in Oxford, by James Meredith, whose enrollment at the University of Mississippi set off riots. It was a scoop in the competitive magazine world, wrote the authors of the Pulitzer prize-winning history, The Race Beat. (Boston Globe)
Supreme Court Asked to Take Certified Question for Only Fifth Time in Six-Plus Decades Aug 1, 2009
The United States, acting on an order by the circuit court, had initiated criminal contempt proceedings against the governor and lieutenant governor of Mississippi because of the University of Mississippi's refusal to admit James Meredith as ordered. The two state officials demanded a jury trial. (Law.com)
Green formula for future race cars? Jul 1, 2009
The team, led by researcher James Meredith and investigators Kerry Kirwan and Steve Maggs, say they are determined to show the racing fraternity in creditcrunched times that it is possible to build a competetive racing car using environmentally sustainable components. The car, based on a 2005 Lola B05/30 body, has a biodiesel engine which runs on vegetable oil and fuel from waste chocolate. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Neda Soltani, the martyr of Tehran Jun 23, 2009
6:47 pm June 22, 2009, by Jay. The young woman above is reportedly Neda Soltani, the 16-year-old student martyred Saturday by pro-government militia in Iran. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Car made from food Jun 22, 2009
"It's been very exciting working on the project and important that we've been able to develop a working example of a green motor racing car," said James Meredith, project manager of the WorldFirst team from Warwick University, in Coventry, Great Britain, which designed and built the car. "We've been able to show that performance doesn't need to be compromised when developing sustainable motor vehicles.". (CNN -- International)
SCLC renews poverty campaign before small crowd Jun 21, 2009
Among those who attended the march and rally was James Meredith, who in 1962 became the first black student enrolled at the University of Mississippi, and Amelia Boynton Robinson, 97, of Tuscaloosa, Ala. Robinson was among the marchers tear gassed and beaten by Alabama State Troopers during the 1965 Selma-to-Montgomery voting rights march. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Today in History Jun 6, 2009
In 1966, black activist James Meredith was shot and wounded as he walked along a Mississippi highway to encourage black voter registration. In 1968, Sen. (Yahoo News)
Deeds recorded in Volusia County March 23-27 May 23, 2009
Kenneth James Meredith Sr. and Cynthia Grace Shannon to Wesley W. and Tammy L. Wendt Sr., lots 21, 22, block 3, Spanish Mission Heights, Unit 1, $150,000. Ann Sargent Shawver and Harry W. Sargent to Terry L. Sr. and Miriam M. Vaughn, lot 16, part of lot 17, Indian River Plantations, $138,750. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Forman and Parr Advance to Second Round of NCAA Doubles Tournament May 22, 2009
If Forman and Parr advance to the quarterfinals they will face the winner of Boise State's Kean Feeder and James Meredith and the second-seeded team of Davey Sandgren and John-Patrick Smith of Tennessee. Forman's and Parr's opening-round defeat of Agostinelli and Cox was the Deacons' second win against the Wildcat tandem this month. (Wakeforestsports.com)
Boise State: A Stable of Great Coaches May 18, 2009
Patton was named WAC Coach of the Year, while Clancy Shields was honored as the WAC's Player of the Year and James Meredith was Freshman of the Year. Shields, Meredith and Kean Feeder all made the All-WAC team for singles. (BroncoCountry.com)
Boise State Tops #14 Alabama--In Sweet 16 May 11, 2009
43 Kean Feeder and James Meredith matched #23 Dan Buikema and Mathieu Thibaudeau point for point, game for game, until those two duos found themselves tied at eight games apiece ... 81 James Meredith played like a senior rather than a freshman as he knocked off Buikema 6-4, 6-3 to even the match but more importantly, serve notice that the Broncos meant business. (BroncoCountry.com)
Scientists unveil chocolate-fueled race car May 7, 2009
This formula 3 racing carwith its creators Dr. Kerry Kirwan (left), Dr. Steve Maggs (center) and Dr. James Meredith ... Warwick's project manager James Meredith said their model shows that it is possible to build a fast, efficient, environmentally friendly car. (MSNBC -- Technology)
City Council approves waste-water facility study May 1, 2009
The study was presented to the council by Fox Engineering representative James Meredith who said the complete study would be presented to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources on Thursday. Merideth told the council that after reviewing figures from the previous facility study, the new plant would have the lowest initial capital investment of the four previous options and will have only slightly higher annual maintenance costs than the current plant. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Another Classic Bulldog and Bronco Match Apr 20, 2009
No. 37 and knocked off No. 39 Kean Feeder and James Meredith, 8-4 ... No. 82 James Meredith (BSU) def. (Gobulldogs.com)
Ole Miss to honor slain journalist Apr 15, 2009
A bench will be dedicated Friday in memory of Paul Guihard, a reporter for Agence France-Presse who was killed in 1962 during campus unrest surrounding James Merediths enrollment ... Paul Guihard, a French journalist sent to cover the James Meredith enrollment at Ole Miss, was one of two fatalities in the ensuing riot on Oct. 1, 1962 ... In the riot following the enrollment of James Meredith, the first black student to attend the University of Mississippi, two men were killed and a number of... (The Clarion-Ledger)
#19 Boise State Gets Sweep Apr 12, 2009
Boise State's big three, #26 Clancy Shields, #70 Kean Feeder and #71 James Meredith once again led the way for Coach Greg Patton's Broncos with single wins in both matches ... 19 Boise State defeated #73 New Mexico State, 6-1 Reno, Nevada Doubles 1 #50 Kean Feeder/James Meredith (Boise State) defeated Eduardo Salas/Roman Stoisavljevic (NMSU), 8-4 2 Jim Brouleau/Arthur Surreaux (NMSU) defeated Stanley Sarapanich/Clancy Shields (Boise State), 8-6 3 Blane Shields/Matt Solomon (Boise State) defeated... (BroncoCountry.com)
Lobos Almost Pull Out Big Win Over Boise State, Fall 4-3 Apr 6, 2009
Lobo seniors and fell 8-2 to the 50th-ranked doubles combination in the nation, Kean Feeder and James Meredith at the No. 1 position, snapping a six-match win streak ... Bugby evened the score with a 6-3, 7-5 win over No. 71 James Meredith at the No. 3 position while gave the Lobos a lead with a 6-4, 2-6, 7-5 win over Stanley Sarapanich ... 71 James Meredith (BSU) 6-3, 7-5 4. (Golobos.com)
Lobos Face Fierce Competition in No. 23 Boise State on Sunday Apr 3, 2009
The Broncos have two ranked singles players in senior Kean Feeder, No. 70, and freshman James Meredith, No. 71. Feeder and Meredith are ranked 50th as a doubles combination. (Golobos.com)
Bronco Tennis Team Reaches Red Lion Final Mar 29, 2009
80 James Meredith followed with a 6-2, 6-1 win over Javier Royo to give the Broncos a 2-0 lead ... 80 James Meredith (Boise State) def ... 80 James Meredith (Boise State) def. (BroncoCountry.com)
Boise State Upends Nebraska 5-2 Mar 29, 2009
Kean Feeder and James Meredith, the 68th-ranked doubles team in the country, found themselves down 6-4 to Nebraska's David Bendheim and Calin Paar but rallied for a thrilling 9-8 win to give Coach Greg Patton's team the doubles point ... Christopher Aumuelle (Nebraska) downed #80 James Meredith (Boise State) 6-3, 3-6, 6-2 ... 68 Kean Feeder/James Meredith (Boise State) prevailed over David Bendheim/Calin Paar (Nebraska) 9-8. (BroncoCountry.com)
Idaho State Falls in First Two Rounds of Spring Break Tournament Mar 28, 2009
Royo was overcome by #80 James Meredith 6-2, 6-1 at the No. 1 spot. Buckingham dropped a 6-2, 6-0 decision to Matt Solomon at the No. 5 position. (Isubengals.com)
Cinemark Launches New Large Screen Digital Format Mar 27, 2009
Cinemark USA James Meredith, 972-665-1742 VP Marketing & Communications. Buzz up. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Memphis To Open Play at Boise State Invitational on Friday Mar 27, 2009
The Broncos also boast 78th-ranked Kean Feeder and 80th-ranked James Meredith. Feeder and Meredith are also ranked 68th in the doubles rankings. (Gotigersgo.com)
Irish Men's Tennis Drops 4-0 Decision To No. 22 Biose State Mar 21, 2009
Father Ryan) were defeated by Boise State's 68th-ranked team of Kean Feeder and James Meredith, 8-6. At second doubles Boise State clinched the point as Stanley Sarapanich and Clancy Shields defeated (Cincinnati, Ohio) and (Gibsonia, Pa. (Und.com)
Civil Rights and Post War American ... Mar 14, 2009
Senator Jesse Helms of North Carolina, who began his public career supporting segregation, hired James Meredith as an advisor on his Senate staff. The early Cold War years forced Americans to ask, what makes us better than them. (Suite101.com)
Utah Men's Tennis Upsets No. 27 Boise State Mar 1, 2009
Delivering the clinching match in the No. 1 slot and defeated Kean Feeder and James Meredith, 8-6 ... James Meredith (BSU) def ... Kean Feeder/James Meredith (BSU) 8-6 2. (Utahutes.com)
The 3D experience: Breakthrough? Feb 27, 2009
The depth perception is so extraordinary that fans don't mind paying extra to experience it, said James Meredith, vice president of marketing and communications for Cinemark, which owns Tinseltown. "What we've heard from our customers has been extremely positive as far as how immersive the entertainment experience is with the 3D technology," Meredith said. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Huskies Drop Heartbreaker, 4-3, To Broncos Feb 9, 2009
Sophomore also roared back from a second set hiccup to defeat James Meredith at third singles, 6-4, 3-6, 6-1 ... James Meredith (BSU), 6-4, 3-6, 6-1 4) Cristian Hodel (BSU) def. (Gohuskies.com)
