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Lukisha Cork
Lukisha Cork, 35, knows an opportunity worth grabbing when she sees it. The Greenville mother of four boys, aged 12 to 17, will be receiving her certified nursing assistant certificate …
Tim Slattery
Putting a balloon a few hundred feet in the air is not an easy task, but for balloonist Tim Slattery it's just like any other hobby--one he compares to sailing …
James Anderson
James Anderson stands in front of a large Christmas tree, adjusts his scarf and gets into character while he reads Truman Capote's "A Christmas Memory." This holiday tradition is one …
[Stiggers] Everything's a Dollar
Miss Doodle-Mae: "Greetings, Jo-Jo's Discount Dollar Store customers. You may know me as the store's part-time cashier and security guard. Jo-Jo, however, feels that I'm as articulate as Barack Obama, …
[Stiggers] Somebody's Watching Me
Grandpa Pookie: "Welcome to the first annual Ghetto Neighborhood Safety Fair, Picnic and Disco—organized by the Ghetto Science Team Neighborhood Protection Agency, Aunt Tee Tee Hustle, Nurse Tootie McBride, Senior …
The Eagle Is On Probation
Last week the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools announced at its annual meeting in Atlanta that the University of Southern Mississippi will be on a 12-month probation. Some of …
Get Your Weekend Started
The weather isn't the only thing that is heating up this weekend. If you are in the mood for a night of Alfred Hitchcock and humor, check out "The 39 …
Bernice Rayford
Bernice Rayford, 50, has more to offer the literary world than just "Collard Greens and Ham," the title of her debut self-published novel in 2005. She recently completed her seventh …
"Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now"
I saw this YouTube video today and it inspired me greatly, but I decided that I would not post it unless Obama won because of the song choice. Well, he …
Minor: Haley Should Release Tax Returns
In Bill Minor's syndicated column this week, he argues that Gov. Haley Barbour should be more accountable to the public:
[Rob In Stereo] Not A Comeback
I am generally pretty understanding of bands who decide to dust off their instruments and go back on tour, but there are a certain few groups who should not be …
No More Weekend Water Shutoffs
The Jackson Public Works Department has irritated several Jacksonians in recent weeks by shutting off water to residences on weekends and just before holidays.
Music
Hedonistic Demons
Greg Dulli and Mark Lanegan have a consistently touch-and-go, seemingly fickle collaborative past.
Please Donate Children's Coats
The JFP's good friend, Natalie, sent the following e-mail; please help her and the children out, and spread the word far and wide:
JUST IN: New Orleans Levees Breaching
The Weather Channel just reported that the levee along the industrial canal in New Orleans has a 35 to 40-foot breach. There are other small breaches already.
[Jacktown] Rumors And Releases
What's up, Jackson? I have been out grinding, hitting the pavement and making some power moves, as your favorite rapper's favorite rapper would say. I want to start this column …
Our Heads Have Out-Grown the Crown, But Have We Grown to Wear It?
Youth Media Project
We are the trailblazers for the next generation. We are the ones who will impact our communities and help shape and mold their atmosphere. The only just way to do …
Generic Sci-fi Goodness
*Platform: PC*
Games today get too wrapped up in story line. You watch CG videos, drawn-out cutscenes, and plot exposition until finally the game is over and you realize you hardly actually …
Zac Harmon Blues
<b>UPDATE: Ticket price for the event now $15.</b>
Voted Best New Blues Artist by XM Radio, Jackson native Zac Harmon certainly gets back to his roots in his music. Harmon's cool blues sound is reminiscent of blues giants …
New School Planned for West Jackson
Plans for a new elementary school in west Jackson are nearing completion. The new school, which will be built at 1520 W. Capitol St., will replace Barr and Poindexter elementary …
