by Adam Lynch
November 18, 2009
Ceara Sturgis' home in Wesson, Miss., is filled with cookie jars. Ancient, smiling caricatures of 1950s-era "Campbell's Kids" join recent additions featuring the likeness of the M&M characters. The kitchen also features a selection of antique kitchen tools, many of…
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[civilrights] - [Issues] - [State] - [Youth] - [queen] - Ceara’s Season
[food] - On the Delta’s Tamale Trail
by Neola Young
November 11, 2009
"I've never been to the Delta!" declared Lizzie Wright, the photographer for our sojourn into the Mississippi Delta. Three of us, women who have lived all over the country but with firm roots in Mississippi, pile into Lizzie's silver hatchback…
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November 11, 2009
"I've never been to the Delta!" declared Lizzie Wright, the photographer for our sojourn into the Mississippi Delta. Three of us, women who have lived all over the country but with firm roots in Mississippi, pile into Lizzie's silver hatchback…
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[civilrights] - [Politics] - [State] - Shades of Gray
by Ward Schaefer
November 4, 2009
On the evening of Oct. 27, the mayor of McComb, Miss., was in the city's board room, arguing with his city attorney about fractions. The mayor, Zach Patterson, wanted to block a vote to fire the city's accountant. The accountant…
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November 4, 2009
On the evening of Oct. 27, the mayor of McComb, Miss., was in the city's board room, arguing with his city attorney about fractions. The mayor, Zach Patterson, wanted to block a vote to fire the city's accountant. The accountant…
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Saved By Grace
by Michael Jacome
October 28, 2009
View Wes Shivers Photo Gallery
The fighter lies on the floor in a locker room at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum. He lets it all go as country music streams from his headphones to help him relax. Nearby is…
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October 28, 2009
View Wes Shivers Photo Gallery
The fighter lies on the floor in a locker room at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum. He lets it all go as country music streams from his headphones to help him relax. Nearby is…
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[Good] - Living Better Locally
October 21, 2009
Too often, the latest "in" thing is something stupid, or even deadly: 5-inch platform shoes, reality TV shows, texting while driving.
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Too often, the latest "in" thing is something stupid, or even deadly: 5-inch platform shoes, reality TV shows, texting while driving.
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The JFP Ode To ‘80s Fashion
by Lacey McLaughlin
October 14, 2009
Whether you remember the 80’s or not, it was a decade of rebellion, glitter and high fashion. In honor of that time period the Jackson Free Press has recreated those famous movie scenes that remain a staple of an era…
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October 14, 2009
Whether you remember the 80’s or not, it was a decade of rebellion, glitter and high fashion. In honor of that time period the Jackson Free Press has recreated those famous movie scenes that remain a staple of an era…
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[Crime] - [development] - [domestic_abuse] - [Justice] - Did She Have To Die?
by Ronni Mott
October 7, 2009
By 10 a.m. on Sept. 11, 2007, the temperatures were well on their way to 93 degrees when Jackson Police Sgt. Eric Wall pulled his cruiser into the turn lane on Northside Drive east of Interstate 55, ready to make…
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October 7, 2009
By 10 a.m. on Sept. 11, 2007, the temperatures were well on their way to 93 degrees when Jackson Police Sgt. Eric Wall pulled his cruiser into the turn lane on Northside Drive east of Interstate 55, ready to make…
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[arts] - [business] - House Of Lott
by Anita Modak-Truran
September 30, 2009
"I love your wrap," drawls a genteel lady from the veranda of her Victorian on State Street. "It's a Sami Lott," I say with a smile.
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September 30, 2009
"I love your wrap," drawls a genteel lady from the veranda of her Victorian on State Street. "It's a Sami Lott," I say with a smile.
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[civilrights] - [City/County] - [interview] - [Ward 2] - The JFP Interview with Chokwe Lumumba
by Adam Lynch
September 23, 2009
Chokwe Lumumba was one child among seven in Detroit's West side public housing projects. His birth name is Edwin Taliaferro, though he abandoned what he considers his slave name in favor of his current, more nationalistic, equivalent.
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September 23, 2009
Chokwe Lumumba was one child among seven in Detroit's West side public housing projects. His birth name is Edwin Taliaferro, though he abandoned what he considers his slave name in favor of his current, more nationalistic, equivalent.
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[business] - [City/County] - [development] - A Work In Progress
by Ward Schaefer
September 16, 2009
When Ira Murray moved to Jackson from Nashville four years ago, he knew the city was poised for metamorphosis. A vice president with the United Way of the Capital Area, Murray, 29, is pleased with the progress he has seen…
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September 16, 2009
When Ira Murray moved to Jackson from Nashville four years ago, he knew the city was poised for metamorphosis. A vice president with the United Way of the Capital Area, Murray, 29, is pleased with the progress he has seen…
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Nov 20, 2009Barbour Wants to Merge State's Black Universities
baquan2000: Goldenae - you pointed out a key element in your post, "the point is that he would even suggest…
Nov 20, 2009
[Editor's Note] Love Thy Neighbor
Wintrhop Sargent: WMartin - At the church I attend, St. Andrew's Cathedral, there is no teaching or preaching about hate (unless you…
Nov 20, 2009
[Doyle] From Dixie, With Love
ladd: A fail-safe principle I've always sworn by: If the Kluckers agree with me about something, I need to rethink it.
Nov 20, 2009
[Doyle] From Dixie, With Love
Goldenae: I would truly be ashamed of myself if I looked at life and others the way the some people do. Some…
Nov 20, 2009
Barbour Wants to Merge State's Black Universities
Goldenae: Why is it so hard to understand that regardless of what we would like to think, there are different…
Nov 20, 2009
[Doyle] From Dixie, With Love
Huckleberry: “a school that the Klu Klux Klan holds at bay” - Queen, for the reasons I wrote yesterday, I don’t think that statement accurately depicts the “chant” situation or the Ole Miss of today.
Regarding the kluckers showing up on campus, of course it’s embarrassing and will reflect poorly on the school and our state. The fact that they have planned to be there doesn’t change my perception of the school. The school has no control over it. The reaction of the alumni and students to their presence could change my perception, however. My hope is that the kluckers will be ignored and/or roundly booed. I will probably do the former, as that is the opposite reaction to what the cluckers want. While I respect their freedom of speech, I wish the press would express its freedom to ignore them, but I realize that is probably a pipe dream.
The kluckers' presence will add to what is already always a circus, that being the Ole Miss/LSU game. If you want to see another group whose presence tomorrow promises to be embarassing and equally worthy of protest, these fools were at the game 2 years ago: http://www.tigerpimpnation.com/ I suppose every school has its problems.
Nov 20, 2009
Ivory Harris
Izzy: Great piece, Ward.
Nov 20, 2009
[Editor's Note] Love Thy Neighbor
J.T.: WMartin, believing dogma is a far cry from Loving God, Self, Others. I understand your comment with my heart.
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Nov 20, 2009
Barbour Wants to Merge State's Black Universities
baquan2000: I thought I made this point earlier, but I guess I didn't. I honestly don't think they will merge…
Nov 20, 2009
[Editor's Note] Love Thy Neighbor
WMartin: They do teach faith I will grant you. It's the only way to get people to believe their fairy tales. Love,…