Jackson Free Press

Remember the controversial list, "You Are a Jacksonian If ..." that we published two years ago? It was a throwaway piece, but it got all sorts of chatter going on the site. We always say that it's not the real controversy that causes controversy. Anyway, as we gather user- and staff-generated content for the print edition of Jackpedia, the coolest guide to Jacktown you've ever seen, I've resurrected the list over on Jackpedia, starting a version for 2007. So head on over and add your own by clicking right here.

And if you're an artist, a business owner or just a citizen who loves to do stuff in Jackson, please head over and add your entries so they can make the print edition, out Aug. 16. Deadline to post in order to make print is this week.

Previous Comments

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113712

Comment

Hey, L.W., just saw your additions on the Jacksonian thread. Those are great! Keep 'em coming, all. We'll pull the best for the print edition.

Author

DonnaLadd

Date

2007-08-07T10:33:52-06:00

ID

113713

Comment

I've had some fun over there today. :-) I encourage everyone to add to the list so that all kinds of people get a chance to share their point of view.

Author

LatashaWillis

Date

2007-08-07T12:28:56-06:00

ID

113714

Comment

9. You remember when Lakeland Skating Center was called Roller Express. I SOOO remember that!! I miss my skating days, and now they turned that place into a stupid office building!! :( Good memories, though!

Author

music chick

Date

2007-08-07T13:02:15-06:00

ID

113715

Comment

Do you remember the radio jingle? Roller, Roller, Roller Express...zoom zoom zoom zoom!

Author

LatashaWillis

Date

2007-08-07T14:48:30-06:00

ID

113716

Comment

yes!! haha i miss the good ol' days...

Author

music chick

Date

2007-08-07T15:23:24-06:00

ID

113717

Comment

BTW, if you're an expatriate who can't keep your eyes off Mississippi, tell us about yourself here: http://www.jackpedia.com/index.php/wiki/Expatriates/ If you dare. ;-)

Author

DonnaLadd

Date

2007-08-07T15:44:44-06:00

ID

113718

Comment

(Oh, and that is also the place for Famous Mississippians who no longer live here.)

Author

DonnaLadd

Date

2007-08-07T15:45:12-06:00

ID

113719

Comment

Y'all inspired me: There is now a Jack-page for Memory Lane: http://www.jackpedia.com/index.php/wiki/Memory_Lane/

Author

DonnaLadd

Date

2007-08-07T16:03:20-06:00

ID

113720

Comment

See, I haven't lived in Jackson long enough for me to have a valid "memory lane" experience. Am I a valid Jacksonian if I've only been here nine years? But, I do remember when driving down County Line Road was actually POSSIBLE. So, maybe that makes me an official Jacksonian after all. I think that "If you've ever actually been forced to buy new tires because your daily driving includes multiple trips down Fortification." should be added to the list. Fortification St. has cost me approximately $350 to date. And I didn't even get a hooker out of that.

Author

Lori G

Date

2007-08-07T17:31:07-06:00

ID

113721

Comment

Welcome back, girl. We missed you.

Author

DonnaLadd

Date

2007-08-07T17:38:57-06:00

ID

113722

Comment

Hey, Lori!

Author

LatashaWillis

Date

2007-08-07T19:09:16-06:00

ID

113723

Comment

Re-paved Memory lane, Donna! :D

Author

Ironghost

Date

2007-08-08T09:45:30-06:00

ID

113724

Comment

Hello...HELLO! I'm actually going to try to hang out some now. I know you guys are so excited. ;) I'm reading and trying to catch up! I love the "Jacksonian" list mainly because I know tons of people who do nothing but complain about the same things I find "charming" about this town. Like, just the other day, I saw my first real live hooker on West Capital. She was out early too. It was only 4pm! (To anyone out there under the age of 28, I am judging the local Fox 40 American Idol competition this Saturday...please feel free to come yodel for me.)

Author

Lori G

Date

2007-08-08T15:28:32-06:00

ID

113725

Comment

You have to be under 28 to be on American Idol?!? WTF? My last remaining dream is crushed.

Author

Todd Stauffer

Date

2007-08-08T15:48:07-06:00

ID

113726

Comment

Wow, Lori, an American Idol judge? You have been busy. :-) I miss your wit. Hope to see more of you.

Author

LatashaWillis

Date

2007-08-08T15:56:24-06:00