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Did MSNBC Ad "Hoochify" Michelle Obama?
Yes, I made that word up. Anyway, according to the Huffington Post, a "Hardball with Chris Matthews" ad about an upcoming segment on Michelle Obama's political image makeover was pulled …
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Old Wound Still Bleeds On Farish
Money, by far, is the most daunting of the countless little plagues haunting the development of the Farish Street Entertainment District.
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The Sign Stealer
I don't vent very often here, but I have got to get this out of my system.
On Saturday morning, I got up at 4:30 AM to help my mom prepare for a garage sale that was to start at 6 AM. She decided to have it …
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Oh, Doyle Rules: Jubilee!Jam
So Jubilee!Jam was off the chain, right? You spent Sunday recovering either from all the beer and noise or the regret of not showing, and now here you are at …
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Visit the Civil Rights Digital Library
Would you like to be able to view actual photographs, documents and file footage from the Civil Rights Movement from one central location? Well, you can do that without leaving …
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Bank Problems Mire Farish Project
A local bank has refused to clear Performa Mississippi LLC for loans totalling $3 million to finance Phase 2 of the development of the Farish Street Entertainment District.
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Jam To These Beats
ZZ Top
Jubilee!JAM Strikes Back! We've highlighted some of this year's top acts, including the most recognizable pairing of ridiculously long beards since Moses met his reflection in the Red Sea. For …
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FEMA Aid in Reach
While Jackson residents may have received denial letters from FEMA in the weeks following the April 4 tornadoes and storms, they may still be able to get aid. Some residents …
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Would you like the chance to listen to an acclaimed saxophonist play live? FOR FREE?
Internationally acclamed gospel saxophonist and three-time Stellar Award nominee Angella Christie will be performing at The Church Triumphant during our Pastor's 25th Pulpit Ministry Anniversary celebration on Sunday, June 8, …
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[Herman's Picks] Vol. 6, No. 37
Aural pleasures kick off smoothly this week with some of Mississippi's best singer/songwriters. I highly recommend Martin's this Thursday night for alt.country/folk rockers Owen Beverly and David Gatlin. Beverly's works …
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The Best In Sports In The Next 7 Days
Thursday, May 29
Pro baseball, West Tenn at Mississippi (7:05 p.m., Pearl, 1590 AM): The M-Braves face the Diamond Jaxx on Chik-Fil-A Night, so don't be chicken.
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"So who should be the HNIC of the Memphis City Schools?"
This was the second sentence of the first paragraph of an article written by John Branston for the Memphis Flyer. So it won't look as if I am taking this …
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ARTICLE: Skimpy prom dress lands teen in cuffs
Please go here, look at this dress, and tell me whether you think it was inappropriate for a high school prom. Here's an excerpt of the article on the incident:
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[Herman's Picks] Vol. 6, No. 35
Highly recommended is the CD release party for Claire Holley on Friday, May 30, 7:30 p.m. in the St. Andrew's Cathedral on Capital Street. The native acoustic roots-rocker grew out …
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R. Kelly Trial - who's to blame?
So many of you are probably familiar with the case of statutory rape that singer R. Kelly is facing. So word is that Kelly and the underaged female are denying …
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Two Upcoming Events at The Church Triumphant
May 4 - Pastor Tonya Ware's Birthday Celebration. Come join us as we celebrate the life of this awesome woman of God! The celebration will take place during the 10 …
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A Man Shortage?
No, this isn't some desperate rant about finding a mate. I'm talking about a bonafide, honest-to-God decrease in male births.
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Greg Davis…Logician for Congress
So look at this, er, classic slippery slope argument by Southaven's mayor:
Check out Davis' attack ad on his opponent, Democrat Travis Childers. These two are vying for the seat in District 1 that Roger Wicker gave up after his appointment to …
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Berry Killed on His Birthday?
As Earl Berry's attorneys continue their protests that the state's method for killing inmates is flawed, Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood filed a motion this week to reset the execution …
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High Suicide Rate Among Doctors
Not only is the suicide rate high, but according to a Newsweek article, it is the highest compared to any other profession.