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God is not a right-wing zealot
A compelling story in Salon: "In the heart of the Bluegrass, a Bible Belt preacher is rallying people to political action around what he calls 'basic religious values.' Think you …
Clicking For Dollars
The moment any person or group forms a new idea, the next question is, "How will we pay for it?" Whether it is a charity marathon, a city proposal for …
Community Connections: Bringing neighbors and friends together
In every neighborhood, it can be tempting to remain busy and disconnected, without investing time to befriend your neighbors. Though it may require some effort, communities are better off when …
Tony Davenport's Divine Right
"I always knew I could draw, but I didn't know what I wanted to do with it," 29-year-old Tony Davenport reflects as he looks off into the distance.
Maintaining the Sexy
Eight Magnolia Roller Vixens, wearing team colors of black and blue, drop their bags on the concrete floor and start lacing up their skates. Sumati "Lizbeth Von Lush" Thomas, Jacqueline …
State GOP Offended that Hood Supporting Kerry
"Kedwards"? Are they guys for real? They sound like a bunch of fourth-graders.
The state GOP party is all bent up like a pretzel over the fact that a DEMOCRATIC attorney general is supporting the DEMOCRATIC candidate for president. They whine on their …
Rapture In Veterans Stadium
Football coaches, typically, shy from making predictions. But Puckett's Jaris Patrick was willing last week to offer one forecast.
31 Pounds of Cheese
When most people bust out statistics like "the average American eats more than 31 pounds of cheese each year"—give or take a few pounds, depending on your source and the …
Key Games
It happens nearly every year for teams in college football. There's one game coaches and fans point back to as the key game of the past year.
Finishing for Heather
Heather Palmer McFarland seemed to have it all in the spring of 2008. She was married to a wonderful husband, Brian, had earned her doctorate in speech communication from the …
[Herman's Picks] Vol. 8, No. 11
After stuffing yourself with turkey, you might be ready for a strong drink and loud music to wash all that family time down.
Mascot Mania
Bob Cook of flakmagazine (is he the next Bill Simmons?) weighs in on the insanity of the sports mascot debate. Naturally, Ole Miss is mentioned.
[Music] Bulldozin' Bluesman
John Horton III is sitting in the cab of his bulldozer on a cool early December morning in Swift Water, Miss. As the Aqua Farms crew rebuilds a catfish pond, …
Molly Ivins
"So keep fightin' for freedom and justice, beloveds, but don't you forget to have fun doin' it. Lord, let your laughter ring forth. Be outrageous, ridicule the fraidy-cats, rejoice in …
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Shirley Harden
Recently named Jackson Public Schools' Parent of the Year, Shirley Harden is a figure the students at Forest Hill High School see often.
Put The Pros On The Police Beat
As of this writing, Donna Ladd has spent at least 30 hours over two weeks with Mayor Frank Melton in interviews, phone calls, ride-alongs, press conferences and visits at his …
The JFP Interview With Charlotte Reeves
Jackson resident Charlotte Reeves prides herself on being a longtime Jackson resident. Her continuing involvement with the city mirrors her willingness to involve herself in its politics.
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MDOT Mulls Fortification Project
The Mississippi Department of Transportation will vote on whether or not to approve the city of Jackson's proposal to narrow Fortification Street and widen its sidewalks to make the road …
