by Kamikaze
February 29, 2012
It appears the culture wars of 2008 have returned for a sequel in 2012. You can attribute some of it to the Republican presidential candidates. Sure, gas prices are rising, and there's growing unrest on foreign soil, but why bother with…
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[Purvis] The Art of Appreciation
by Casey Purvis
February 29, 2012
A class in art appreciation constitutes the extent of my formal art education. Fortunately for me, I have never allowed my lack of art education deter me from availing myself of the opportunity to acquire art, to try to make…
February 29, 2012
A class in art appreciation constitutes the extent of my formal art education. Fortunately for me, I have never allowed my lack of art education deter me from availing myself of the opportunity to acquire art, to try to make…
[Editor’s Note] Living in Hell
by Donna Ladd, Editor-in-Chief
Feb. 22, 2012
I just finished reading a chilling historical novel, "The Healing," which resoundingly answered an oft-debated question: "What was the Civil War really about?"
Feb. 22, 2012
I just finished reading a chilling historical novel, "The Healing," which resoundingly answered an oft-debated question: "What was the Civil War really about?"
[Editorial] Stop Obstructing and Get to Work
February 22, 2012
Republicans in the Mississippi Legislature seem to be dealing with a lot of pent-up demand. Every day, we hear of another piece of legislation that is a virtual rehash of a bill that could not be passed without a Republican majority in both houses…
Republicans in the Mississippi Legislature seem to be dealing with a lot of pent-up demand. Every day, we hear of another piece of legislation that is a virtual rehash of a bill that could not be passed without a Republican majority in both houses…
[Your Turn] Save the Libraries
Brandon Jones, Executive Director, Mississippi Democratic Trust
February 22, 2012
In his FY 2013 Budget Recommendation, Gov. Phil Bryant stated that libraries are not an "appropriate government function" and are a "non-core area." Consistent with these beliefs, the Republican budget calls for a 15 percent cut…
February 22, 2012
In his FY 2013 Budget Recommendation, Gov. Phil Bryant stated that libraries are not an "appropriate government function" and are a "non-core area." Consistent with these beliefs, the Republican budget calls for a 15 percent cut…
[Your Turn] Fix the System
by Rep. Cecil Brown (D-Jackson)
February 22, 2012
The recent flap over Haley Barbour's 200 pardons and commutations has highlighted problems in our current gubernatorial clemency processes. At my request, the staff of the legislative Performance and Expenditure Review Committee reviewed the files of those who…
February 22, 2012
The recent flap over Haley Barbour's 200 pardons and commutations has highlighted problems in our current gubernatorial clemency processes. At my request, the staff of the legislative Performance and Expenditure Review Committee reviewed the files of those who…
[Queen] If I Were A Man
by Funmi Franklin
February 22, 2012
This is how to have worthwhile dialogue with me: I expect an opportunity to speak and an open-minded willingness to listen. Let what I say stir around in your head. If it makes sense, great; if it doesn't, convince me…
February 22, 2012
This is how to have worthwhile dialogue with me: I expect an opportunity to speak and an open-minded willingness to listen. Let what I say stir around in your head. If it makes sense, great; if it doesn't, convince me…
[Editor’s Note] Evolve My Mind
by Ronni Mott, Managing Editor
Feb. 15, 2012
I have always measured the quality of my education against what my father taught me. School bored me mostly, but having a conversation with Papa rarely did. He was a natural teacher of philosophy, political science and history.…
Feb. 15, 2012
I have always measured the quality of my education against what my father taught me. School bored me mostly, but having a conversation with Papa rarely did. He was a natural teacher of philosophy, political science and history.…
[Editorial] Time to Swim, not Sink, Together
February 15, 2012
With evidence everywhere that good public education is key to our city and our state's economic future, not to mention public safety, it is time that to slay the dinosaurs of the past who don't want to fund or reform education in a way…
With evidence everywhere that good public education is key to our city and our state's economic future, not to mention public safety, it is time that to slay the dinosaurs of the past who don't want to fund or reform education in a way…
[Stiggers] Gainful Employment
by Ken Stiggers
February 15, 2012
Boneqweesha Jones: "It's me on the scene, reporting live from the Black History Job Fair held at the Clubb Chicken Wing Multi-Purpose Complex. Despite the unemployment rate dropping from 8.5 percent to 8.3 percent in January, a lot of jobless…
February 15, 2012
Boneqweesha Jones: "It's me on the scene, reporting live from the Black History Job Fair held at the Clubb Chicken Wing Multi-Purpose Complex. Despite the unemployment rate dropping from 8.5 percent to 8.3 percent in January, a lot of jobless…
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May 16, 2012National Bicycle Month Events
awelch1213: Ride of Silence today (Wednesday, 16th) in Ridgeland 6:30pm at Northpark Mall
Mentioned, but not elaborated on: EPIC BIKE…
May 16, 2012
[Editor's Note] Boys Will Be Boys
Laurie Bertram Roberts: Ugh I didn't know taking photos of people in public places was now a matter of state security…
May 16, 2012
[Letter] Ashamed
Jenni Watson: I agree. It's also downright cheating because the Repubs who passed it know exactly who it's going to disenfranchise- that's why they did…
May 16, 2012
[Editorial] Don't Just Complain; Engage!
Jenni Watson: It's not like we are trying not to be engaged. Look at that, a 5:30pm meeting. You don't want us…
May 16, 2012
[Editorial] Don't Just Complain; Engage!
RobbieR: This is a great editorial. Couldn't agree with it more.
May 16, 2012
One Lake Set to 'Run Pretty Rapid'
DonnaLadd: Golden, Mr. McGowan says there will be no economic gain for him, that he put his land in a…
May 15, 2012
One Lake Set to 'Run Pretty Rapid'
golden eagle: We definitely need as much transparency as possible. Just because there could be huge economic gain for the…
May 15, 2012
One Lake Set to 'Run Pretty Rapid'
DonnaLadd: As someone who has been on this flood-control beat for a while now, I'd be a whole lot more…
May 14, 2012
Family Remembers a Fallen Hero
justjess: Could the poem be published in the Jackson Free Press. I would like to read it.
May 14, 2012
Three Could Face June Execution
rlnave: Attorney General Jim Hood's spokeswoman confirmed in an email that Hood will "file motions to reset the execution dates on all…