by Lacy McLaughlin
October 21, 2009
Want to make a difference but don't have a lot of time? Want to donate but don't know where or how much? Many local non-profits are addressing these issues by making it easier for donors and volunteers.
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by ShaWanda Jacome
October 21, 2009
Every donation counts. No matter how much you have to give, the donations of everyday people like you and me make a difference in the lives of others. Have you ever wondered how your $5, $10 or $100 donation has ... read more »
by Nedah Nemati
October 21, 2009
When you hear adoption, you probably think of kids or kittens. But adoption is now expanding to ideas, and thanks to technological advancements, "adopting" a cause can happen with a click.
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by Amanda Kittrell
October 21, 2009
In an effort to build local-based food economies and support local farmers, the local food movement has recently sprouted in cities throughout the country. The movement can best be described as the purchase of ... read more »
by Kelly Brignac
October 21, 2009
If you have ever wondered where the left-over food at local area restaurants goes, now is the time to learn. Gleaners is a nonprofit organization that Jackson resident Gloria Martinson started out of her kitchen ... read more »
October 21, 2009
Instead of buying women's shoes at Dillard's or Shoe Gallery, try The Shoe Bar at Pieces (425 Mitchell Ave., 601-939-5204) or Earth Walk Shoes (Highland Village, 4500 Interstate 55 N., Suite 158, 601-981-1975).
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by Lauren Ashley Lawrence
July 1, 2009
Whether you have to volunteer for school or you just want to do it just for fun, Jackson has numerous places to donate your time, money and knowledge. Take a few moments and read to find out what types of ... read more »
by Katie Eubanks
July 1, 2009
In these tough financial times, cash doesn’t necessarily flow like it used to. Many of us are cutting back on our “entertainment” funds to pay bills. But don’t fret; the Jackson metro offers a GOOD solution: Gather up ... read more »
by Jonathan O’Keefe
July 1, 2009
Knowing where food and clothing comes from is important to many consumers. Stores that stock their inventories with local goods have a lighter carbon footprint, and customers can rest assured that the most money ... read more »
by Byron Wilkes
July 1, 2009
Community gardens have sprung up across the city in recent months, offering Jacksonians the opportunity to learn about what they put into their bodies and how to grow it. Some can even reap the benefits of their labor. ... read more »
by Jackson R. Breland
July 1, 2009
Freedom isn’t free. Throughout the course of our nation’s history, men and women have given the ultimate sacrifice to represent the United States in times of war. The services they have provided are invaluable, ... read more »
April 8, 2009
Tip # 1: If you have old tires
Drop them by Polyvulc Tire Recycling. The company grinds old tires and then ships them to various locations around the Southeast where the tire strips are reused in mud flaps, asphalt, commercial ... read more »
by Melia Dicker
April 8, 2009
With the world population approaching 7 billion, you may wonder what impact your personal actions could possibly have on the environment. In reality, your actions add up. Consider these five areas of your life where ... read more »
by Melia Dicker
April 8, 2009
So you want to get rid of your stuff. Maybe you’re moving or doing some major spring cleaning. Perhaps you’re replacing an old TV with a flatscreen, or you’re relinquishing a plant or piece of art that you don’t want ... read more »
by Jackson R. Breland
April 8, 2009
On a dreary morning 10 miles south of Pontotoc, my silver 2002 Acura, a gas-guzzling machine filled with empty McDonald’s bags and assorted clutter, is sharing the road with a one-horse-driven wagon. The driver ... read more »
by Sophie McNeil
April 8, 2009
Your kitchen counters need to be scrubbed, the floor needs to be mopped, the windows are looking smudgy, the air smells funny, and the bathroom is a mess. Just reach for the bottle of cleaner and freshener with ... read more »
by Kelly Bryan Smith
April 8, 2009
This year, skip the chocolate bunnies with the disturbing neon eyes and go for a more practical and eco-friendly Easter basket.
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by Sophie McNeil
April 8, 2009
It’s hard to go far without hearing or seeing something about going “green.” Despite jargon about carbon footprints, compact fluorescents and energy, going environmentally friendly doesn’t have to be difficult. ... read more »
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Dec 11, 2009 - Tacky awards, karaoke, drink specials, appetizers, prize drawings and DJ Wayne Scott. Proceeds go to the local American Red Cross. You are encouraged to wear your tackiest Christmas attire. details
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by Briana Robinson
October 27, 2009
In an effort to make a positive change on campus and around the community, Go Green JSU week at Jackson State University runs through Thursday, Oct. 29. "Going Green: It's Up to JS'U'" is a service learning ...
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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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 by Donna Ladd
September 2, 2009
This past Saturday I gave a seminar on freelance writing, and a whole lot of creative people showed up. There was the attorney/film director, the birding columnist, the aspiring filmmaker, a couple of high-tech types in search of creative outlets,…
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Barbour 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 such a thing. And the sad part is that from the polls, the people ...
Nov 20, 2009 | 02:55 PM
[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 include the teaching and preaching AGAINST hate). I'm ...
Nov 20, 2009 | 02:10 PM
[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 | 01:39 PM
[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 folks can not put themselves in another person's shoes to save their lives. It is ...
Nov 20, 2009 | 01:27 PM
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 standards. That is quite obvious in Barbour's suggestion of ...
Nov 20, 2009 | 12:42 PM
[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 ...
Nov 20, 2009 | 12:25 PM
Ivory Harris
Izzy: Great piece, Ward.
Nov 20, 2009 | 12:13 PM
[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. And, the irony is that sometimes some in those religions that deem ...
Nov 20, 2009 | 12:00 PM
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 the schools. The easiest thing to do is cutback staff, ...
Nov 20, 2009 | 11:57 AM
[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, tolerance, justice and peace? Well we all know religions have no problem ...