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Schimmel's One of Esquire Mag's ‘Best Bars'

Calling the local bar and restaurant a "swankateria," Esquire has conferred an impressive honor on the place that "Best of Jackson" voters often call out as one of the "best …

Clarion-Ledger Endorses Musgrove, Tuck

So, here's a riddle: Why of the top four candidates' distasteful (at best) campaign tactics -- Musgrove ("poisoning"), Barbour and Tuck (race-pandering), Blackmon (abortion affidavit) -- would the Clarion-Ledger only …

Local: ‘Mad As Hell' If No Debate

OXFORD—Whether the person is red or blue, the Ole Miss community is creeping toward a consensus: If John McCain ruins the debate for the Oxford and Ole Miss community, there …

The Retro Music Gear Guide

In honor of the JFP's music issue, why not get some classic gear? Experience the music lover style and check out this week's JFP Flipbook edition and create your own …

A Small Victory Along the Road!

After my last blog and a poor cholesterol report from the doc, the results of my 2nd round of blood work came in letter form to my home address. "Dear …

A Skate That Will Live In Infamy

From badjocks.com:

Can you believe it was exactly ten years ago Tuesday (Jan. 6, 1994) that Nancy Kerrigan was whacked on the knee and Tonya Harding started the long road toward becoming …

Tennis: Brandon's Britton Shines In Loss

Not surprisingly, tennis god Roger Federer beat Brandon's Devin Britton in straight sets at the U.S. Open on Monday. But the former Ole Miss standout was the star of the …

Hello, Larry

Southern Miss made it official on Thursday, bringing Larry "Party All The Time" Eustachy out of exile to become the Golden Eagles' new men's basketball coach. In one sense, USM's …

What Did $4 Million Buy Bama?

But Doctor S doesn't have to write anything, not when there's so much good stuff on the Net.

Doctor S didn't pile on Alabama last weekend (he was busy). He won't be so nice this weekend in wake of the Crimson Tide's humiliating loss to Louisiana-Monroe. At least …

Big Men, Big Game

Normally, Dr. S wouldn't mention something as mundane as an NBA regular-season game. But tonight, the Los Angeles Lakers visit the Houston Rockets (8:30 p.m., ESPN) in a game that …

Bandits At Home

The Jackson Bandits are home in the Big Barn (aka the Mississippi Coliseum) on Friday and Saturday for games with Columbia and Baton Rouge. Here's the report from the team:

Question o' the Week: What local restaurant dish is your must-have during the holidays?

What local restaurant dish is your must-have during the holidays?

"Medulla," Bjork

Reviewed by Alex Slawson and Herman Snell

Bjork has always been the name on everyone's tongue- Icelandic pixie eternal and diva of cutting edge electronic music. After 2001's intimate masterpiece, "Vespertine," fans were evenly divided. Most thought …

Ryan Adams — "Cold Roses"

Finally, Ryan Adams is back to making good music. Years ago, he was producing albums like "Stranger's Almanac" with Whiskeytown and "Heartbreak" solo, and he was breaking the hearts of …

Mississippi Employer Payrolls Again Set New Record in June

Preliminary data show Mississippi's employers set another new record for payrolls in June.

Mississippi Gov Signs Extradition Warrant in Walmart Killing

Mississippi's governor has signed an extradition warrant for the 39-year-old man accused of killing two managers at a Walmart and then setting a fire there.

Mississippi Hometown to Honor Late Temptations Singer

The City of Meridian will honor the late David Ruffin, one of the lead singers of the Motown group The Temptations, on Oct. 26. The Meridian Star reports the city …

Mississippi Gets Low Grades on Federal Housing Inspections

The subsidized apartments that house some of Mississippi's poorest residents have failed 10% of health and safety inspections.

Mississippi Woman Charged After Waving Gun at Black Couple

A white Mississippi woman accused of brandishing a handgun at an African American couple while telling them to leave a campground faces a misdemeanor charge.

Blues Legend Bobby Rush Recovers from Coronavirus Symptoms

Symptoms of the new coronavirus have subsided for Blues legend Bobby Rush, and now he's warning others about the seriousness of COVID-19.