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Museum Needs Civil Rights Stories John Fleming, who is helping plan the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum, asked people to help the museum tell the story of the Civil Rights Movement. Elizabeth Waibel
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by Valerie Wells Museum Needs Civil Rights StoriesJohn Fleming, who is helping plan the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum, asked people to help the museum tell the story of the Civil Rights Movement. Elizabeth Waibel
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by Mimi Abade Saturday, January 28
The Dixie National Livestock Show kicks off at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds (1207 Mississippi St.) and runs through Feb. 19. Free; call 601-961-4000; visit http://www.mdac.state.ms.us for a schedule. ... Enjoy local food, craft beers and music at Appetite for Jackson from 2-9 p.m. at Mississippi Museum of Art (380 S. Lamar St.) in the Art Garden. Proceeds benefit the Craig Noone "Rock It Out" Memorial Scholarship Fund. Free admission, $5 plates, drink prices vary; visit http://www.appetitefor jackson.com. ... See the documentary "Cut, Poison, Burn" at 6 p.m. at Russell C. Davis Planetarium (201 E. Pascagoula St.). $12; call 601-487-6894. ... Janis Johnson-Durr and the Evangelist Temple Mass Choir's live recording is at 7 p.m. at Greater Deliverance Church of God in Christ (110 Holiday Lane, Byram). Free; call 601-497-5887 or 601-355-1021. ... The International Blues Competition Fundraiser is at 7 p.m. at F. Jones Corner. $5. ... The Mississippi Symphony Orchestra presents "Chamber II: Mozart by Candlelight" at 7:30 p.m. at Belhaven University Center for the Arts (835 Riverside Drive). $15; call 601-960-1565. ... 13 Ghosts and the Ming Donkey One-Man Band play at Ole Tavern. ... Salsa Mississippi (605 Duling Ave.) Throws a Wild Salsa Party at 9 p.m. $10 cover, $5 students with ID; call 601-213-6355. Charter Schools: The Devil’s in the Details The Knowledge is Power Program has a school in the Arkansas Delta that charter school advocates here are eyeing as a potential model for schools in Mississippi. Courtesy KIPP Delta Public Schools
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:: jfpphotos&video Davis Magnet School Drumline
The Davis Magnet School Drumline shows off its foot-tapping rhythm during intermission at the Fourth-Grade Poetry Cafe Nov. 17, 2011. |
:: jfpsports.com AFC & NFC Championship Games: Preview and PredictionsThe NFL Playoffs gave fans three out of four great games last weekend. Throw out New England’s blowout win over Denver and the other three games were close till the end or late into the fourth quarter. Best game of the weekend was the San Francisco 49ers upsetting the New Orleans Saints. The final [...] read more » |
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Jan 27, 2012 | 08:25 PMZero Tolerance for Children
WMartin: @Donna Ladd~ Abhorable? lol. Ok. It's funny that in your defense of the government schools you make the point that you had no choice in your school years. When that is exactly the ...
Jan 27, 2012 | 06:49 PM
This Is What Ugly Looks Like, Folks
DonnaLadd: I echo Ronni's sentiment. Ray and I have talked quite a bit one-on-one, and I think he's really genuine about his apology and his desire to get some stuff worked out. I'm ...
Jan 27, 2012 | 05:30 PM
This Is What Ugly Looks Like, Folks
Ronni_Mott: Ray posted his apology on facebook. Good for you, Ray. I know it took courage. Your friends—your true friends—will eventually understand, or at least seek to understand. ...
Jan 27, 2012 | 03:54 PM
This Is What Ugly Looks Like, Folks
DonnaLadd: You did, Duan. Teasing. Pamper Tenika anyway, though. *glaring*
Jan 27, 2012 | 03:50 PM
This Is What Ugly Looks Like, Folks
Duan C.: @ Ladd I thought I did? lol!!! If I didn't, I'm sorry for being the male chauvinists pig I am. I'll make sure Tenika is pampered this weekend in your honor. lol!!
Jan 27, 2012 | 03:34 PM
This Is What Ugly Looks Like, Folks
DonnaLadd: Yes, I did answer you, John Wesley. It's right up above if you missed it.
Jan 27, 2012 | 03:23 PM
This Is What Ugly Looks Like, Folks
Wes Avent: I am not trying to publish or blog or whatever it is you spend your time doing. thanks for the tips and advice though…it is noted. Just know this…I have personally never ...
Jan 27, 2012 | 02:10 PM
Charter Schools on the Way?
RobbieR: Kathleen, the Harlem community may disagree with you. And how can you discount the charter school possibility before it is even attempted?
Jan 27, 2012 | 01:01 PM
This Is What Ugly Looks Like, Folks
DonnaLadd: Still waiting for YOUR apology, Duan. ;-)
Jan 27, 2012 | 12:56 PM
This Is What Ugly Looks Like, Folks
Duan C.: Now Ladd, you know me and you have bumped heads in the past. But, it is what it is and its in the past. But I like having my posting rights back up here also, yes indeed! lol!!
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Zero Tolerance for Children
WMartin: @Donna Ladd~ Abhorable? lol. Ok. It's funny that in your defense of the government schools you make the point that you had no choice in your school years. When that is exactly the ...
Jan 27, 2012 | 06:49 PM
This Is What Ugly Looks Like, Folks
DonnaLadd: I echo Ronni's sentiment. Ray and I have talked quite a bit one-on-one, and I think he's really genuine about his apology and his desire to get some stuff worked out. I'm ...
Jan 27, 2012 | 05:30 PM
This Is What Ugly Looks Like, Folks
Ronni_Mott: Ray posted his apology on facebook. Good for you, Ray. I know it took courage. Your friends—your true friends—will eventually understand, or at least seek to understand. ...
Jan 27, 2012 | 03:54 PM
This Is What Ugly Looks Like, Folks
DonnaLadd: You did, Duan. Teasing. Pamper Tenika anyway, though. *glaring*
Jan 27, 2012 | 03:50 PM
This Is What Ugly Looks Like, Folks
Duan C.: @ Ladd I thought I did? lol!!! If I didn't, I'm sorry for being the male chauvinists pig I am. I'll make sure Tenika is pampered this weekend in your honor. lol!!
Jan 27, 2012 | 03:34 PM
This Is What Ugly Looks Like, Folks
DonnaLadd: Yes, I did answer you, John Wesley. It's right up above if you missed it.
Jan 27, 2012 | 03:23 PM
This Is What Ugly Looks Like, Folks
Wes Avent: I am not trying to publish or blog or whatever it is you spend your time doing. thanks for the tips and advice though…it is noted. Just know this…I have personally never ...