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[Stiggers] McScruffie, the Crime Dog

"I know only three ways of living in society: one must be a beggar, a thief, or a wage earner." Honore de Mirabeau (1749-1791)

Pardons: ‘The Coward's Way Out'

Also see: JFP investigation of Barbour's 2008 Pardons of Domestic Killers

Shop, Pack, Go

Weekend getaways require one bag. Yes, just one. Throw in your bag a swimsuit and a cover-up; a pair of shorts and a top; a jersey-knit maxi dress that can …

So, Don't Cook!

With the Thanksgiving holidays right around the bend, everyone will be expecting to fill their stomachs with those wonderful holiday treats.

Sigur Rós Drops New Record & Plays Bonnaroo

[from Sigur Rós] Sigur Rós will be releasing their fifth album, Með suð í eyrum við spilum endalaust (English translation: with a buzz in our ears we play endlessly), on …

Party People! Debate!

This is why I enjoy the circus. This is why I enjoy large crowds mingling with one another.

Yesterday, droves of party-people strolled along the Capitol lawn holding poster boards with messages- presumably drawn by their preschool-aged children- voicing their opinions about the horrors of taxation. Sweet tea …

Please support suicide prevention for Native American youth

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CelticFest Mississippi Headliners

September 10, 11, 12, Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Museum, Jackson. www.CelticFestMS.org

Bring the Noise

Legislative Republicans are setting 'em and knockin' 'em down. After a clumsy first month when the House didn't even have committee assignments, bills are starting to soar through the committee …

Money Management Tips for the Newly Unemployed

Jackson, Miss.--- November 7, 2008 — With the nation's unemployment remaining high, Consumer Credit Counseling Service (CCCS) of Jackson today reminds people who have lost their jobs to continue paying …

Roll Off Dumpster Day Tomorrow

The city of Jackson is encouraging residents to take tree limbs, yard debris and unwanted household items to the following locations from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday:

"Traction"

"Traction"• Feb. 11 at Sneaky Beans; Feb. 18 at One to One Studio; Feb. 25 at the Commons• 7-9 p.m.• Free

Feliz Cumpleaños

Parties are nice, but a themed party will have your guests talking for a long time coming, if you do it right.

For the Gents

Whether buying for your husband, son, father, boyfriend or boss—these gift ideas are sure to bring a smile to his face this holiday season.

Crossroads Festival Winners Announced

Monday update: We're pleased to announce that "Oh, Mr. Faulkner, Do You Write?" won the Audience Choice Award this year.

[‘Tis The Season] Building Green

I recently drove down to Hattiesburg to meet with architect James Polk in a tiny storefront office with a cement floor, spring green walls, and architectural posters and models covering …

Obama and McCain Roast Each Other

I watched the roast on television last night, and both of them were pretty funny. It was a nice break from all the craziness of the campaign. From CNN:

More than $11.6M Approved for Tornado Survivors

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CLINTON, Miss. - Federal assistance approved for people in 29 Mississippi counties that were declared a major disaster area by the president because of devastating storms and tornadoes has reached …

Jill Conner Browne Talks + SPQ Sked

I finally caught up with Boss Sweet Potato Queen and author Jill Conner Browne as I was dragging groceries into my house. I had procrastinated doing the interview to find …

Mayor Johnson Weekly Newsletter 3/28

JATRAN Acquires Six New Handilift Busses. Last Monday, JATRAN (Jackson Public Transportation Co., Inc.) unveiled one of its new 2005 Ford Starcraft Cutaway Handilift paratransit vehicles. The new vehicles seat …