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Is Bush Neglecting the Gulf Coast?
USA Today reports today that many Coast residents feel slighted by the State of the Union address:
‘The Matchmaker'
Avi Nesher's "The Matchmaker" is a gold-dusted fable of love, friendship and everlasting hope. The movie opens at the end of the story, in war-torn Haifa, Israel, where Lebanese missiles …
It's All Gravy
Mention "biscuits and gravy" to anyone who grew up in the South, and the popular breakfast staple will more than likely evoke fond childhood memories.
Lott, Cochran: $20 Million Approved for Katrina Recovery
[verbatim statement] WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today Hancock and Jackson counties were granted more than $20 million to restore public infrastructure and remove debris as the Hurricane Katrina recovery continues, U.S. …
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Jackson's Creative Economy
Tracie James-Wade was tired of corporate America. After working in sales and marketing for various corporations in Nashville, Tenn., for nine years, she decided it was time to pursue a …
Wired Closes; Jackson Law Firm Ranks High
After three years in business, Wired Espresso Cafe closed its doors last weekend due to a tough economy for coffee sales.
Searching, Searching
In November, 5.7 million people in America had been unemployed for at least 27 weeks, or about six months—the official, federal definition of long-term unemployment. The long-term unemployed accounted for …
[Fly] Super Simple Foot Scrub
This is the scenario: Yesterday it was 40 degrees and cloudy. This morning you awake to the weather channel forecast of 80 degrees and clear. Sandal season has finally arrived. …
Jackson Miss Hospitality Sought
Between ages 18 and 24 by July 25, 2004
The Jackson Convention & Visitors Bureau needs qualified applicants for the competition to be held April 10, 2004 at 921 North President St. Winner receives a $1,000 scholarship to a …
Books for Grads
Transitional states such as graduation can render a person wide open emotional lows and highs. This is actually the perfect moment to go out and explore the world. The following …
[Alert] Support Public Education Today
Here's what you can do right now to demand full funding of Adequate Education. An alert just in from Parents for Public Schools; the Jackson Free Press stands with PPS …
Mary Grace Brown of Mardi Gras
Jackson has set big goals to renovate downtown. Lots of private business people have been getting in on the ground floor of some very exciting downtown developments. Mary Grace Brown, …
Cooking
Jewels of the Urban Garden
Only one fruit or vegetable elicits a mouth-watering reaction from me, and by mouth-watering, I mean literal saliva down the front of my dress: tomatoes.
Shoe Bar at Pieces
Cute bag, slinky dress, funky shoes. Girls know we need them, and we know one of the best places to find them is at the Shoe Bar at Pieces. This …
Money Talks
If Hinds County Supervisor candidate John Dennery had to choose an animal he identifies with the most, he says he would pick a guard dog. The Republican candidate for the …
The Best In Sports In 7 Days
Junior college football, Gulf Coast at Hinds (7 p.m., Raymond): The Eagles, 3-0, play host to the Bulldogs, who are also 3-0 and coming off a victory over top-ranked Pearl …
The Best In Sports In 7 Days
Doctor S sez: What do you call a sunny day following two days of rain? Monday.
The Best In Sports In 7 Days
Pro golf, PGA Championship (Thursday and Friday, 1 p.m., TNT; Saturday and Sunday, 1 p.m., Ch. 12): Tiger Woods is looking for his first major title of the year. The …
The Best In Sports In 7 Days
Women's college basketball, Belhaven at Millsaps (6 p.m., Jackson): The Lady Blazers and Lady Majors battle for neighborhood supremacy at the Hangar on New Year's Eve.
The Best In Sports In 7 Days
Doc Sez: These spring games are crucial for your favorite college team. It might be the only game your heroes win this year.
