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Favre’s absence at Vikes' camp is disgracefulSaturday, July 31, 2010 @ 1:12AMVikings players ride bicycles from their dorm rooms to practice at training camp, to save time and avoid signing autographs. As the 80 players who have reported to camp took the field for their first practice on Friday afternoon, a white bike remained in front of the players’ dorm.

Bulletins for July 31, 2010Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 12:08AMPrayer Breakfast: 9 a.m., McKowen Missionary Baptist Church, 1255 Louise St., in honor of the Rev. Gerard A. Robinson Sr.’s 20th anniversary with the Rev. Henry Brown as speaker. $8 donations. Robinson will also be honored during the 11 a.m. service Sunday with the Rev. W. Marshall Myles as speaker.

Favre's excuses ring hollowFriday, July 30, 2010 @ 11:58PMPreparing for the season, even if he's not at full strength, is more important this season because the opener is against New Orleans. He should be at camp.

Peek through time: Boos Band was regarded as one of the best bands in the state, nationFriday, July 30, 2010 @ 9:39PMIf you would like to suggest a notable person, place or event from the past for this regular Saturday feature, please contact reporter Leanne Smith at 768-4924 or lsmith@citpat.com.There wasn't a parade or major event that went on in Jackson...

Kathleen Parker: Riders on the stormFriday, July 30, 2010 @ 3:41PMWASHINGTON — When people think of New Orleans, most think of jazz, hurricane cocktails, Katrina — and now the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico .

Community Calendar-7/30Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 1:23PMJuly 29-31: Casco Days , events take place on Casco town green. FMI, www.cascodays.com . Thursday, July 29 events: Midway opens at 6 p.m.; Fireworks at 10 p.m. Friday, July 30 events: Chicken BBQ at 5 p.m.; Jerks of Grass bluegrass band at 5:30 p.m.; Midway opens at 6 p.m.; Children’s parade at 7 p.m.;

Backstretch Bob loves runningFriday, July 30, 2010 @ 12:21PMPublished 07/30/2010 - 10:18 a.m. Backstretch Bob Verhoest loves running. He still runs competitively. He has coached cross country and track. He loves to watch thoroughbred horses run. Running is and always has been a part of his life.

Riders on the stormTuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 10:16PMWASHINGTON - When people think of New Orleans, most think of jazz, hurricane cocktails, Katrina - an ...

Scoop: 'Idol' may have Jessica Simpson judgeTuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 7:41PMIf Simpson gets the green light, don’t expect her to be the permanent replacement for Cowell. “She’s not his replacement — they’re two entirely different personalities,” according to a source.