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More of a Murky Gray
Now, I don't mean to toot my own horn, but I pretty much called this one. I'm sorry, but any game that calls the "Guns the main characters" probably isn't …
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Petite Sirah Is No Wimp
There has been a long debate about the origin of Petite Sirah, a somewhat obscure grape varietal. It was once said to be related to the great Rhone varietal, Syrah. …
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Link Lost in 'Illegal' Limbo
The Mississippi Link is suing Jackson Mayor Frank Melton and City Council members who voted against a recent veto override. Last month, the council failed to override a veto from …
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Oleta Fitzgerald
Oleta Fitzgerald, 58, is a tiny woman with a big office. Perfectly coiffed in a tweed business suit, she arises from her desk when I arrive and gracefully extends her …
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Death to Dildos
I am posting this link to a Dan Abrams "Sidebar" about Mississippi making sex toys illegal.
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Who said pot dealers aren't creative?
The Smoking Gun is carrying an article concerning the busting of a "pot ring" in California
This is just for entertainment.
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The Real Reason for the Iraq Invasion? Guess.
According to a New York Times book review, Kevin Phillips' new book, "American Theocracy," warns not only about the dangerous policies of the current administration—but of the American trends that …
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Mary Johnson: Where's My House?
The Clarion-Ledger had a good story yesterday about Mary Johnson, to whom Frank Melton promised a new house if she would tear down her old one. The problem, of course, …
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Open Chick Thread: Let ‘Er Rip!
This one's for whatever chick-related item is on your mind. And, yes, guys (or, at the least the ones who respect chicks) can post here, too. (Tom?)
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Why the D.L. is D.U.M.B.
Her views are her own. The column for the April issue is a thought-provoking one, to say the least.
Wanted to pass on this link to one of my old friends that writes an opinion column for my new zine, CONVERSATIONS. She is Kendall Walker, a 35 year old …
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Shop, Girl: Oooo, Raspberry Purses!
OK, grrls, here's your open thread for shopping this week. One can't talk about politics and philosophy all the time, you know.
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Melton Polling High in First JFP/16-WAPT Poll
A March 12 telephone poll of 763 registered Jackson voters conducted by ZATA-3 Consulting in Washington, D.C., found that Jackson Mayor Frank Melton gets an excellent grade from 42 percent …
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[Chick] Confessions of A Wannabe Wannabe
This column was published in March 2005. We bring it back forward in honor of St. Paddy's Day 2006—also known as The Chick Invasion. Enjoy.
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Barbour Vetoes Tobacco-Grocery Tax Bill
Following is Gov. Haley Barbour's statement today vetoing the popular effort to raise the tax on cigarettes and lower the tax on on groceries. Note that he is repeating his …
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The Temple of Wilco
It is surprisingly easy to talk to Wilco's Pat Sansone. Perhaps Sansone, who is from Meridian, Miss., has never lost the gentle ease and hospitality of Southern conversation, despite the …
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Chicks We Love
It takes only 10 minutes of talking to Dr. Nirupa Mohandas to hear about her love life and dating experiences. As a native of India, Nirupa's open-minded parents still expected …
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‘It's You, Sweetie'
An excerpt from "The Sweet Potato Queens' Wedding Planner/Divorce Guide," Random House, 2005
