Saturday, April 30
Friday, April 29
Matador Records News
Brightblack. Matador Records is pleased to herald the signing of one of America's most unique new bands, Northern California (via Alabama)'s Brightblack, the duo of Nabob (aka Nathan Shineywater) and …
Clarion-Ledger on Mayoral Fashion
The Clarion-Ledger today gets in touch with the real issues of the mayoral face: fashion. Yes, friends, it's a whole piece about how they dress, and the Ledge uses the …
Allman Brothers & Lynyrd Skynyrd in Jxn
May 15, Sunday, Jackson Coliseum - Allman Brothers and Lynyrd Skynyrd. Tickets are On sale Now at Be-Bop Record Shops and Ticketmaster. The Allman's play last. www.lynyrdskynyrd.com
One Jail's Tale
In The Deep South rape charges unearth a system in disarray by Jim Mulvaney
Thursday, April 28
Benzos release debut CD
their shows have always sold out. Demos have been in high demand. Their breathtaking sound has naturally conjured a frenzy of love for them within their local scene. Their sound …
Planet Weekly: Fear and Voting In Jackson
And he is alleging that Republicans are trying to "steal" the Democratic primary:
"Nick Bridger" writes a good column this week about the whole fearmongering phenomenon in Jackson, and how candidates are trying to play politics based on fear.
Wednesday, April 27
Wake-Up Call For Repubs?
On April 20 House Speaker Billy McCoy swore in Rep.-elect J. Shaun Walley, 28, of Leakesville. Walley represents District 105, consisting of parts of Greene, Perry, Wayne, George and Forrest …
[Wine] Sweet, Strong, Intimidating Port
It's sweet. It's strong. It's intimidating. It's port. I can imagine that for most people, looking at a port list in a restaurant is the equivalent of attempting to read …
Taboo Be Damned
"Hedwig and the Angry Inch" is not the average community theater play. It's not exactly "Steel Magnolias" or "Oklahoma!" Instead, the characters in this glam-rock cult musical deal with personal …
[Kamikaze] The Choice Is Yours
Come election time, there's always a slew of PSAs—on both TV and radio—stressing the importance of voting. Each time, this election is more important than the last. "Vote or Die" …
Libby Walden
As I entered the room, I couldn't help but stop and stare at my surroundings. The room itself was ordinary with diminutive stadium seating and a piano in the corner. …
JFP Interview: Annell Smith - Woman With A Mission
April 27, 2005 Annell Vaugh Smith is the elusive third Democratic contender for mayor—a determined woman who is showing up for candidate forums and just answering questions without a lot …
Campaign Finance Reports In for Primary
Thursday, 5:28 p.m.: We are posting full campaign-finance reports—of both contributions and disbursements—for both Frank Melton and Harvey Johnson. Here are Melton's reports; Johnson's take up a lot more pages, …
Community Policing Is Working Here
During the weeks leading up to the 2005 city elections, we've heard a lot about "community policing"—the mayor's preferred approach to fighting crime—and whether or not it is working. As …
Election Watch: Ward 6 - Of Diaper Changes and Spicy Words
April 27, 2005 Tempers didn't exactly flare at an April 18 forum for Ward 6 candidates, but words did get spicy in more than one instance. Democratic candidate Von Anderson, …
Election Watch: Ward 7 Heats Up
April 27, 2005 Ward 7 Democratic incumbent Margaret Barrett Simon will be facing two other contenders in the upcoming May 3 primaries, and neither of them are particularly new to …
Eric Stringfellow: Stretch run could determine outcome in hotly contested mayoral race
Eric Stringfellow writes at the Clarion-Ledger:
Friends for a Cause / Relay for Life
Each team tries to keep at least one team member on the track at all times.
Friends for A Cause will have a booth at the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life on April 29 at Lefleurs Park. The booth will be open from 5:00 p.m. …
PDFs Campaign Finance Reports for Melton, Johnson
See a list of campaign contributions and disbursements here.
WAPT 16: Mayor's Campaign Chief Puts Best Face On New Poll Results
WAPT 16 reports:
JACKSON, Miss. -- Incumbent Mayor Harvey Johnson appears to be in a political slide exactly a week from the Democratic primary.
WLBT 3: Campaign Advertising Saturates Market
WLBT 3 reports:
The countdown is on until Tuesday's election. In the remaining days, it's likely Jackson's mayoral candidates will push hard to reach voters through advertising.
WLBT 3: Mayoral Race Draws Big Donors
WLBT 3 reports:
Campaign contirbutions for Jackson mayoral candidates are reaching the $1 million mark.
Submit Your Band for the Disc Makers Music World Series
Disc Makers Launches Southeast Independent Music World Series, Atlanta is the new host site for 2005's premier indie showcase. Disc Makers, the nation's leading independent CD manufacturer, is kicking off …
Tuesday, April 26
The Sound and Fury of 'Perception'
Ponder these statements for a moment: "There is too much crime in Jackson." "The perception of crime is worse than the reality."
WAPT 16: Poll Shows Crime Should Be Mayor's Top Priority
WAPT 16 reports:
When asked which issues would most influence their vote in the mayoral election, a majority of voters, 43 percent, said crime and public safety.
Monday, April 25
"Paper Tigers," The Ceasars
Sweden's Caesars have received the RIAA Digital Gold Award for over 100,000 digital downloads of their track "Jerk It Out". The RIAA Digital Gold Award Program was started in August …
Sunday, April 24
C-L: Voters will weigh candidates' leadership, business sense
In economic development, mayors are as critical as bankers in making things happen.
The Clarion-Ledger reports:
David Hampton: Must choice be governance ‘or' glitter for mayor – not both?
Style vs. substance seems to be choice politicians offer these days.
David Hampton at the Clarion-Ledger writes:
Friday, April 22
[Music] From Nedelle's Mouth
On the phone, she sounds faint, almost muted. I have to turn up my volume just to hear her. But this must only be a bad connection because on her …
[Fraiser] What's a Northsider to Do?
Recently, instead of hearing, "I really do hate/love your columns in the Northside Sun," I've been hearing, "What's your take on the Jackson mayoral election?" That's apparently on everyone's minds, …
Thursday, April 21
Barbour Signs Ten Commandments Bill
[verbatim statement] April 21, 2005—Governor Haley Barbour yesterday signed Senate Bill 2486, that authorizes the display of "In God We Trust," the Ten Commandments, and the Beatitudes at public buildings …
"Any City," Pilot Scott Tracy
Start with an eccentric Pop/Punk jam of The Pixies and The Rapture, then ferociously mix in high energy tracks that blend the New Wave of Talking Heads, Ladytron, The Cars, …
"22-20's," 22-20's
Here in the Deep South we are use to a variety of debut bands being influenced by the Buddy Guy and Muddy Waters high-energy juke/jam rock and roll aspect of …
"Prisoners of Love: 1985-2003," Yo La Tengo
Matador Records has released two versions of this career retrospective of one of today's most prolific indie-pop bands. The 2-disc set is a great 26-song introduction of Yo Le Tengo's …
"Set Yourself on Fire," Stars
Based in Montreal and Toronto, Stars wowed fans all over the world with 2003's "Heart"- this is after having won critical acclaim with 2001's "Nightsongs." Their combination of heartfelt lyrics- …
"Florida," Diplo
Born in Mississippi, raised in Florida and now living in Philly, Diplo has released his debut on Big Dada records in the U.K. A globetrotter extraordinaire, he is also very …
Wednesday, April 20
[Barbour] Education Funding Going Up, Not Down
April 12, 2005 You may not know it, but some people say that if you favor giving our public schools a 4% increase in funding to serve the same number …
Planet Weekly: Blogging the Mayor
Alan Lange's mayoral Web site is written up in the Planet Weekly this week. It's interesting that quite a bit of time is spent trying to show that Lange is …
Houston, We Have A Problem
As soon as the Best of Jackson 2005 issue was put to bed, the JFP turned our attention to the upcoming city elections. My personal mayoral bias was that Harvey …
Unions vs. Harvey Johnson
April 20, 2005 Mayor Harvey Johnson Jr. gave a smile when International Association of Fire Fighters President Harold Schaitberger signed a proposed labor agreement April 11 in City Hall. With …
Mayoral Forum: ‘Acting Like Teenagers'
April 20, 2005 An April 14 candidate forum hosted by the Jackson Association of Neighborhoods was bereft of Democratic mayoral candidate Frank Melton. Melton was to have joined incumbent Harvey …
Ward 5: Business And Flood Control, Please
April 20, 2005 The sound system may not have been spiffy, but Ward 5 Democratic candidates for City Council didn't have a hard time conveying their messages at an April …
Cheers To The Memories
I have great memories of Capitol Street when it was lined with restaurants, shops and hotels, people bustling on the sidewalks, cars cruising the thoroughfare. One of those restaurants was …
[Gospel] Thee Every Hour
Jackson is becoming a major hub for contemporary gospel music. Known for blues, jazz and quartet gospel music, Jackson is being earmarked as a place for some of the nation's …
[Music] Marlow's Magic
Jacksonians, here's your chance to witness a cutting-edge 21st-century multi-media presentation in tandem with a late-1930s musical work based upon an early 13th-century manuscript made up of more than 1000 …
Who's Afraid of Peter's Wolf?
If you are looking for a way to introduce your children to fine music, go to Belhaven College on May 1. The Mississippi Symphony Orchestra and Puppetry Arts Theatre will …
In Living Color: Step Into Loft Living
Loft living is a growing trend in Jackson, just as it is in other metropolitan areas around the country, as people look for creative, alternative living spaces in former commercial …
...But Is It Affordable?
The images in this spread show that downtown living is exciting, creative and cutting edge. But with all of the renovation and construction, will there be room for everyone who …
[Kamikaze] Look Inside The Matrix
I had the honor of speaking on a panel recently at Tougaloo College to discuss sexual imagery in hip-hop. It was apropos because my last column spoke to a similar …
[Stiggers] Not Even A Cadillac
Readin' Rain-Bro is brought to you by the Let Me Hold Five Dollars National Bank Emergency Aid Fund and the Cootie McBride Help the Financially Challenged Debt Consolidation Centers of …
Dolphus Weary
Dr. Dolphus Weary, 58, has devoted his life to "Christian community development" in Mississippi. He began serving as the executive director of Mission Mississippi in 1998 and was named president …
Lott to Chair Hearing on Amtrak's Future
[statement/verbatim] April 20, 2005–U.S. Senator Trent Lott of Mississippi, chairman of the U.S. Senate Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Subcommittee, will conduct a hearing Thursday morning on the future of …
ACLU Mississippi Meeting
The ACLU of Mississippi "Reproductive Freedom Project Coalition Meeting," April 25th (Anniversary of the March for Women's Lives!) Jackson City Hall, City Council Chambers,
"The Needle was Travelling," Tarwater
Alex Slawson & Herman Snell
Tarwater is the project of Berliners Bernd Jestram and Ronald Lippok [also in To Rococo Rot] whose primary output has been that of scoring motion pictures- in Germany at least. …
"Government Commissions: BBC Sessions 1996-2003," Mogwai
Alex Slawson & Herman Snell
Scotland's ground-shaking instrumental indie-rockers Mogwai have just released a collection of BBC Sessions spanning 8 years. While not as intense as their actual concert performances, these "live" sessions do give …
Tuesday, April 19
Eric Stringfellow: Dem ticket's mayoral race needs leader to stand up
Eric Stringfellow at the Clarion-Ledger writes:
WLBT 3 - Johnson, Melton Speak at Forum
WLBT 3 reports:
Tuesday Mayor Harvey Johnson and Frank Melton spoke out at an election forum, voicing their very different views of Jackson.
Monday, April 18
WLBT 3 - Crime A Major Issue in the Ward 6 Race
WLBT 3 reports:
Ward six council candidates answered questions from voters and shared their take on the issues during a debate Monday night.
Sunday, April 17
WLBT 3 - Johnson, Melton Face Off in Debate
WLBT 3 reports:
Three days after their first ill-fated debate, Jackson Mayor Harvey Johnson and Democratic challenger Frank Melton took to the stage in a battle for votes.
Friday, April 15
Mayor Johnson Weekly Newsletter 4/15
Mayor Johnson and Fire Fighters Union Sign Agreement. Mayor Harvey Johnson, Jr. and General President Harold A. Schaitberger of the International Association of Fire Fighters signed a proposed labor agreement, …
Film: The Corporation
Documentaries were once content to simply inspire viewers to look at life from inside another person's skin or shed light on a neglected issue. But today's documentaries aren't content just …
"Guero," Beck
After 2002's "Sea Change" many Beck fans were completely confused as to who made the album because it was completely different from previous hits such as "Loser," "Devil's Haircut" and …
Thursday, April 14
Tyler Connection An Issue for Candidate
The Tyler (Texas) Morning Telegraph reports on Frank Melton's homestead issues.
Emmerich Weighs Pros and Cons of Johnson and Melton
As a newspaperman and an American, I don't think there's anything more exciting and fulfilling than having a front-row seat to a no-holds-barred, tough, vigorous political race. The Jackson mayoral …
Planet Weekly: [Melton Is] Rep in Dem's Clothing
A Planet Weekly columnist this week endorses Mayor Johnson and rips Frank Melton and some of his supporters:
Wednesday, April 13
Blame the Music: Mayor Talks to Hip-Hop Coalition
April 13, 2005 The gap between the generations gets wider with each passing decade. Looking to bridge the gulf between gurus and grandpas, Mayor Harvey Johnson Jr., spoke with the …
As the Capitol Turns
This year, the lawmakers at Mississippi's Capitol have had time to do great things such as reforming the juvenile-justice system and settling some Medicaid issues. They have also spent many …
Fairy Tale Fun
The 19th Annual Puppetry Jam Performing Arts Festival for Children combines all the necessary ingredients for some proper fun on April 14-15 at the Ag Museum—a fairy tale, puppets, rhythm, …
ISSUE: Crime—Fear of a Dangerous City
April 14, 2005 As the municipal elections roll through the city, one of the most repeated questions bombarding candidates concerns the issue of crime. Jackson, say some residents, has a …
[Fashion] Cheap Chic
I like clothes. I will admit it. I like everything about them. Long, short, thin, heavy, swirling, striped—you name it, I've probably worn it, the good, the bad and the …
Mayor Takes the Gloves Off
April 13, 2005 Jackson Mayor Harvey Johnson Jr. pulled no punches against the campaign of political adversary Frank Melton at a conversation in the home of a Belhaven supporter last …
[Chick] The Official Vetting
Back in my soccer mom days, I battled an addiction that my friends found somewhat disturbing. They'd beg me, plead with me even, to partake in moderation, to just put …
[Stiggers] Broke on a Fixed Income
G-SPAN (Ghetto-Science Public Affairs Network) proudly presents our premiere bootleg broadcast of the Ghetto Science Team's Financially Challenged Economic Summit 2005, with keynote speaker Grandma Pookie.
Gus and David Abron
Need a snow cone? Hot dog? Nachos? A newspaper or a bottle of water? Gus and David Abron, a couple of charming guys, are there for you in the Jackson …
"Make Me Wiser," DayBreakDown
Oxford-based DayBreakDown, after over a year and a half of relentless touring in legendary live shows have released a fantastic record, "Make Me Wiser" on Dirt Road Records. Folks familiar …
"The Bravery," The Bravery
The explosive debut of this British New Wave electro-rock is a must for any fan of the stunning debut's of Interpol, Franz Ferdinand, The Killers, The Stills, The Strokes, Stellastar, …
Orley Hood: This isn't just an election; it's a war
Orley Hood writes in the Clarion Ledger:
Would the REAL Democrat ...
April 13, 2005 Democratic Mayoral candidates Annell Smith and incumbent Harvey Johnson Jr. met at an April 9 forum hosted by the Mississippi Democratic Club in the historic Woodworth Chapel …
Tuesday, April 12
Dinosaur Jr. Coming Soon!
Praise the Guitar Gods, Dinosaur Jr. is back – in their original lineup! Here are the dates for a Dinosaur Jr. Reunion Tour, in conjuction with the Reissue of "Dinosaur," …
Symphony Orchestra Intimate Series this Sunday
The Mississippi Symphony Orchestra 2004-2005 Intimate Classics Chamber Series concludes this Sunday, April 17, with "Afternoon Spring Musicale." Beginning at 2:30 p.m. at Briarwood Presbyterian Church, the musical selections on …
Roots/Soul Music Fest in New Orleans
The soul origins of Detroit, Houston and L.A. set to explode onstage at New Orleans' Mid City Rock'n'Bowl. Ponderosa Stomp is more than an insane two-night roots music festival between …
Monday, April 11
WLBT 3 - Voting Record Of Mayoral Candidate Challenged
WLBT 3 reports:
Jackson Mayoral candidate Frank Melton is responding to a series of challenges on his character.
Devi's Fortune, by Adrienne Hearn
Fortunes abound with a very smart and talented group of young women who sing and dance as Devi and the Devastators under their new label Fortune Entertainment. I had the …
WAPT 16 - Democratic Mayoral Candidates Spar At Forum
WAPT 16 reports:
JACKSON, Miss. -- Two Democratic candidates in the race for mayor shared a podium this weekend, but not without some tough criticism.
[Sawyer] Poverty, Lies, And Feeding Tubes
The Terri Schiavo debacle has turned into the surrogate of caring about life. It seems as if one advocates for the removal Mrs. Schiavo's feeding tube, then it is they …
Sunday, April 10
Jon Spencer and Matt Verta-Ray's Heavy Trash
Yep Roc Records to release the duo's self-titled debut on 4/19/05. THERE IS A SECRET PLACE where even the best-intentioned rockabilly explorations are scarred by dirty guitars, bad dreams, and …
Kraftwerk Spring Tour & Live CD
Astralwerks is thrilled to announce the release of Kraftwerk's first-ever official live recording, entitled Minimum Maximum, on June 7th, as well as a series of live dates. Kraftwerk is considered …
Eric Stringfellow: Why back candidate who does not vote?
Eric Stringfellow writes in the Clarion Ledger:
Saturday, April 9
WLBT 3 - Mayoral Candidates Square Off
WLBT 3 reports:
Is Frank Melton a Republican in disguise? Is the city of Jackson in trouble under the Johnson administration? Those were just some of the issues and insults raised Saturday as …
Friday, April 8
Mayor Johnson Weekly Newsletter 4/8
Battlefield Baseball League
Mayor Announces Two Housing Initiatives this Week. Mayor Johnson had the pleasure of sharing the details for two new Employer Assisted Housing Initiatives this week that will benefit employees of …
Sen. Thad Cochran Key to Democracy ‘Integrity'
A Moveon.org alert/verbatim: During the next few weeks, the integrity of our democracy might well lie in the hands of Mississippi voters. The radical Republican bid to seize absolute power …
[Kamikaze] Don't Blame Nelly
My condolences go out to rap mega-star Nelly and his immediate family. In case you haven't heard, Nelly's sister, 31-year-old Jackie Donahue, lost her battle with leukemia recently. What a …
Thursday, April 7
"LCD Soundsystem," LCD Soundsystem
Alex Slawson & Herman Snell
The DFA collective continues to imbue the underground with some of the most innovative and fun music around. LCD Soundsystem is certainly no exception, as their debut self-titled LP literally …
"Silent Alarm," Bloc Party
-- Herman Snell & Alex Slawson
With a bevy of EP's and 12-inch singles under their belt over the past year, Bloc Party unleash their scorching debut album. This is crisp and manic British post punk, …
Wednesday, April 6
[Scott] In Search of Five Stars
Recently Mobil reported its five-star properties in the United States. Noticeably absent was any property in Mississippi. Filled with indignation for my home state, I decided to investigate.
[Music] The Legacy of 16
What could an English choir known as The Sixteen have in common with a 1996 Buick LeSabre? For starters, they'll both be in Jackson on April 7, the choir under …
[Jacktown] Taking The Gloves Off
Everyone and their mother has discussed the recent face-to-face boxing match between T.I. and Lil Flip. To make matters worse, T.I. recently appeared on Atlanta's 107.9 and confirmed that a …
Seeing Red: A Review of ‘Morning Sun'
The physical and psychological grievances of 20th century revolutionary China form the potent backbone of "Morning Sun," a stunning reflective documentary about life under the drastic social reforms of leader …
One Enchanted April
Jacksonians who enjoy a good play have a full menu of options during April. There's a musical comedy at Millsaps, children's theater at New Stage and an adult musical comedy …
Not Even A Game: A Review of "Gran Turismo 4"
Image Courtesy of Sony
I've always enjoyed racing games. They're fast-paced and easy to get into. The environments and cars are often beautiful, and they lack much of the baggage that other games have. …
Artist At Work: Jumpin' Joosy
When Josh Hailey, 24, shows me around his Fondren Corner studio, he is literally dancing. Be-bopping to the tune of his own infectious excitement, Hailey is more than an artist. …
The Elephant In The Classroom
The governor and his loyal cabal of "Stepford senators" seem to believe that Mississippians are stupid. And they sure want to keep us that way.
Chokwe Lumumba Is Getting A Raw Deal
There is a pattern in America's ill treatment of those who have something to say, particularly those who are perceived as having "too much" to say. This pattern is made …
‘Highway 80 Day' In Jackson
April 6, 2005 Democratic mayoral candidate Frank Melton announced at a March 31 catfish rally at Howard Wilson Kia on Highway 80 that, as mayor, he would be paying more …
Victory for HIV Inmates
On March 31, U.S. Magistrate Judge Jerry A. Davis ended a 15-year-long lawsuit between the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) over the treatment …
Angela Graves
It's obvious—Angela Graves is 6 feet tall with a megawatt smile book-ended by deep dimples. It's not obvious, unless you're standing outside her classroom listening, that she's one of the …
"Frankly Speaking," April 6, 2005 (Melton's newsletter)
Melton's new campaign newsletter is out. Of particular interest:
‘Stepford Senators' Hold Education Hostage
Not one person at the Capitol can remember a Mississippi legislative session ending without a budget. Well, once again the 2005 Legislature might be producing another famous legislative first for …
[Stiggers] Sista Church Hat of The Greater Vegetarian Church
It's time for your Bonqweesha On-The-Scene Report. Sitting in for Bonqweesha Jones is Sista Church Hat of the Greater Vegetarian Church, International.
Tuesday, April 5
[McCoy] The Clock Is Ticking
The House of Representatives remains very disappointed that there has been no compromise on the budget for the fiscal year 2006. We pledge to remain here as long as there …
Dems Challenge Melton's Residency
ht>This story will appear in the print edition of the Jackson Free Press on Wednesday. by Adam Lynch
Attack Of The Soccer Robots ... Yawn
Scientists are working to build robots that can beat a team of humans in soccer. Soccer, schmoccer, let's see the tin men play baseball.
WLBT 3 - Melton's Residency Dividing Democrats
WLBT 3 reports:
Frank Melton's candidacy for mayor is being challenged by members of the Democratic Executive Committee in Jackson. Now Jackson democrats are accusing their fellow party members of candidate allegiance and …
WLBT 3 - Questions of Candidacy Spark Reaction
WLBT 3 reports:
Tuesday, candidates reacted strongly to a challenge of Frank Melton's eligibility to be a candidate for mayor.
WLBT 3 - Ministers Endorse Harvey Johnson Jr. For Mayor
WLBT reports:
A group of Jackson ministers is throwing it's support behind Harvey Johnson for mayor.
WLBT 3 - Attorney General To Give Opinion In Frank Melton's Candidacy
WLBT 3 reports:
Frank Melton's candidacy for mayor is being challenged by members of the Democratic Executive Committee in Jackson.
Urgent: Last Call for Education Funding
[verbatim from Nancy Loome] According to a report in today's Clarion Ledger, Senate Appropriations Chair Jack Gordon implied to the full Senate that other state agencies, specifically colleges and universities, …
Fischerspooner's "Odyssey" Out Now
"Odyssey," the long-awaited follow-up to NYC art-pop duo Fischerspooner's groundbreaking debut, #1, is out now, April 5th worldwide. Odyssey, so named for the emotional and artistic journey it took to …
Monday, April 4
Change Ahead for Downtown Jxn Nightlife
The Martin's Lounge owners have decided they would like a change in the music coming through there, so long time indie booker guru Robert Arender has left Martin's in search …
Salter: Mississippi NOT Throwing Money at Education
Clarion-Ledger columnist Sid Salter again pulled no punches in his Sunday column about funding of public education. Importantly, he shot down the funding myths being spread by the governor and …
Clarion-Ledger's Metro-State Election Archive
Here's where the Ledge is collecting the multitudes of stories they've done to date on the Jackson City Elections. Note that the room is pretty empty so far. You'd think …
Monday Alert: Help Save Education Funding
[verbatim from Coalition for Children and Public Education]: Please try one more time to effect some positive outcome for education funding through phone calls. I know you've called already, but …
A Blanket of Love: The JFP Interview With Tougaloo President Beverly Hogan
Tougaloo College's name is a Choctaw word that means where two streams cross, Dr. Beverly Hogan, 53, told me as we sat in her office, talking about her alma mater, …
Cheers, y'all
A Texas legislator has filed a bill that would ban booty shaking by high school cheerleaders. He's missing the point, Slate's Bryan Curtis writes. Also: Why doesn't baseball have cheerleaders?
In God He Trusts: The JFP Interview With Jim Wallis
Jim Wallis isn't your typical evangelical. Imagine Jimmy Carter, but scratch the accent. Thirty years ago, he founded Sojourners magazine, which covers issues on faith, politics and culture. In his …
Sunday, April 3
Saturday, April 2
Motorola County Limits
March 30, 2005 A resolution to a public-safety communications problem, proposed by Jackson Police Chief Robert Moore and Mayor Harvey Johnson Jr., was shot down at the Hinds County Emergency …
Mayor Johnson Weekly Newsletter 4/2
Thirty-three fire recruits graduated today, after having completed a twelve-week training program at the Jackson Fire Training Academy. The graduates were presented their badges, diplomas and assignments at the ceremony. …
Friday, April 1
WLBT: Crime on Hwy. 80 Gets Political
WLBT responded to Frank Melton's press conference on Highway 80 with this story:
Willy Mason /Decemberists in Birmingham & N.O.
RELEASED ON VIRGIN UK FEBRUARY 21 2005, WHERE THE HUMANS EAT, WILLY MASON'S DEBUT, IS ABOUT TO GO GOLD IN ENGLAND. Currently in the Top 40 on the UK's record …
Salter Takes on Taxation Myths; Barbour Responds
Update: Pasted below (in the comments) is a statement from Barbour, in minutes ago, about his take on the state's "budget myths." Enjoy.
