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Openings In Fondren, West and South Jackson
Mayor Harvey Johnson Jr. celebrates the opening tomorrow of Fondren Hall, a new events space and conference center on the site of an old Primo's restaurant. The opening marks the …
Singling Out Single Moms
Great—another Hallmark holiday, as if picking out cards for your half-sister's secretary's niece's baptism wasn't enough already. Hoping to spark a national trend, American Singles Education Inc. is sponsoring a …
For Goodness Snakes!
Professional herpetologist Terry Vandeventer has been studying snakes for 50 years and is Mississippi's foremost expert on snakes (Mississippi, alone, has 55 indigenous species). Vandeventer is a crusader against the …
Small Town, Big Mystery
Critics have hailed Tom Franklin's latest novel, "Crooked Letter Crooked Letter" (William Morrow, 2010, $24), as his best and most accessible work to date.
Nafeesa McCoy
For Nafeesa McCoy, a 24-year-old mother and Katrina refugee, the choice was simple: Leave New Orleans or die.
Magnolia Fab Five
Writers have kicked around the idea of Mississippi with just one major university for nearly two decades. When they dream of this super school, they usually dream about football. But …
[Fashion] Local and Proud
Hip-hop Designers Sell What They Know
Since hip-hop first emerged out of the slums of New York City's infamous South Bronx in the mid '70s as a new art form created by the DJs, MCs, breakdancers …
[Berger] Merle Haggard, Redneck Renegade
Why don't we liberate these United States
I-55, Revisited
Better Than Ezra burst onto the national rock scene in 1995 with the hit single, "Good." Formed while its members attended Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge in 1988, Better …
Project Cocoon
In a couple of weeks, Jacksonians will have an opportunity to participate in an international art event: Cocoon Jackson.
Meet the Valentines
Chrissy Vessell received the best Valentine ever Feb. 14, 2008, when Billy Valentine became her husband.
Hammered!!!
"Woe unto them that rise up early in the morning, that they may follow strong drink." (Isaiah 5:11).
The Best In Sports In 7 Days
Doctor S sez: Brett Favre has a busted ankle, and the NFL is on his trail. Watch out, Patriots.
I feel MUCH better now. Whew!
So, I was really upset about this Harriet Miers business until I read that Jerry Falwell is backing her one hundred percent.
Thank You Sponsors!
Diva: Caroline "Bond Girl" Hobbs
We wanted to send out a huge thank you to the people who have already sponsored this year's Chickball:
Mozart By Candlelight
• Belhaven Center For the Arts (835 Riverside Drive)• Tickets $20-$50
2006 - 2007 College Hoops Preview
Jackson Public Schools alumni will be key players at Jackson State, Mississippi State and Southern Miss this season. (Ole Miss doesn't have a Jackson player on its roster, which might …
City Council Forums Begin Tonight
Jackson ABC affiliate station, WAPT, is co-sponsoring several forums/debates for Jackson City Council candidates beginning tonight and running through April 30. The schedule, according to the WAPT Web site is:
Where to Take Your Sweetheart
Valentine's Day makes us think about love, which quite naturally leads many of us to thoughts of enjoying food with our significant others. Jeanne Losey, former poet laureate of the …
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A Boom of Our Own
When a tree grows, it marks the passing of each year in distinct rings—thick rings represent the fat years when it grew quickly; thin rings for the leaner years when …
