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Tamale King
Willie Harmon, 65, founder and patriarch of the Hot Tamale Heaven family, is at first skeptical about talking over the phone. But once he realizes we are talking tamales, he …
[Viewpoint] My Mississippi Delta
Being born in the Bolivar County hospital on a sweltering day in August is just about my chief claim to credibility as a writer. I was raised in the Mississippi …
Dish
John Currence: ‘King of American Seafood'
John Currence was wiped out for days during the fifth annual Great American Seafood Cook-Off held in early August in New Orleans.
Cheney throws back out while moving
He'll be in a wheelchair during the inauguration. From CNN:
ARTICLE: Fetuses Don't Count For Carpools, Court Says
I will no longer use the phrase "Now I've seen everything" ever again.
PHOENIX -- A judge says an Arizona woman's
I Made Up My Mind
Last time, I mentioned that I was going to focus on one goal for a while so I wouldn't fail miserably at all of them. Well, I decided to focus …
Stop the Injustice of ‘Justice'
Nothing brings the inequality and foibles of our justice system into stark relief like an upcoming execution. As lawyers battle over last-minute efforts to save a human life, it's impossible …
Stop the Injustice of ‘Justice'
Nothing brings the inequality and foibles of our justice system into stark relief like an upcoming execution. As lawyers battle over last-minute efforts to save a human life, it's impossible …
A Mostly Nice List of Mostly Offbeat Holiday Films
"Emmet Otter's Jug Band Christmas" (1977)—Jim Henson had the Christmas season covered with "The Muppet Christmas Carol," but this little tale is perhaps the most overlooked gem in Henson's treasure …
Latasha Willis
Today we honor one of our own: new JFP event listings editor Latasha Willis. The best way you can honor Latasha? Send your events calendars for the next three months …
ARTICLE: Nigerian elected first Black mayor in Ireland
Congratulations to Rotimi Adebari, the first black mayor of Portlaoise, Ireland.
Important Correction Regarding The Home Repair Grant Call
The phone number originally listed to get more information about the grant is incorrect. Please do not call the Jackson Medical Mall with questions. Instead, contact the city of Jackson …
ARTICLE: 114-Year-Old Chicago Woman Registers To Vote
Virginia Call, who was born in 1894, hadn't voted in 20 years, so her registration had to be renewed.
Music Awards Honor Local Artists
The 35th annual Jackson Music Awards, hosted by WLBT sports anchor Rob Jay, recognized a talented selection of Jackson's finest musicians and entertainers last night at the Jackson Marriott downtown. …
The NAMIWalks Fundraiser is back! Help me "Stomp Out The Stigma of Mental Illness" in ‘08
I am writing you today to tell you about an upcoming event that I am participating in that is both very important and very exciting to me. It is NAMIWalks …
"Wake Up Jackson" Campaign
Go here and help us let our local government know that no one is above the law.
African Queen Video
Found this on the Naturally You! MySpace page. I wonder if they ever showed this one on MTV or BET.
Saved by the Ring
Donnie Register, the Fondren business owner whose wedding ring deflected a bullet flying toward his head during an armed robbery, was featured on Good Morning America's "Around the Watercooler" segment …
I Did It (Sort Of…)
They say that if you do something 21 days a row, it becomes a habit. For me, if I actually remember to do something three times, it's a miracle. I'm …
