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JPS Names New Superintendent; Approves Budget
Jackson Public Schools Board members voted to name former superintendent Jayne Sargent as the district's interim superintendent last night. The district also adopted a budget for the 2011-2010 fiscal year.
[Stiggers] Post-Judgment Refund
"Remember: In the ghetto everything is everything, and everything at Jojo's is still a dollar."
What's on My Nightstand?
"11-22-63" by Stephen King (Scribner, 2011, $35). Stephen King is far more than a "horror writer." He's an excellent author who can tell a brilliant story. I loved "Under the …
[Stiggers] All About Justice
Miss Doodle Mae: "Our boss, Jojo, organized a spiritually charged and thought-provoking staff meeting this morning. He did this in response to the "shoot first and don't ask questions later" …
Kayla Watkins
Kayla Watkins, Madison Central High School's head softball coach, is looking forward to her fast-pitch softball team winning the championship against Petal High School today and Saturday.
Andrew Dunaway
A few years ago, Andrew Dunaway's sister suggested since he talked so much about food, he should start writing about it. So, he did. He interviews chefs and tries out …
Vivian L. Fuller
Vivian L. Fuller understands what it takes to lead athletically as well as academically.
[Stiggers] Broken, Busted, and Disgusted
Pookie Peterz: "Greetings members of the Ghetto Science Team Business and Economic Association! The lack of money has quenched the desires of broken, busted and disgusted individuals who sit and …
MDOT's Hall: Higher Gas Tax Needed
Mississippi Transportation Commissioner Dick Hall, a Republican, called for new sources of revenue to finance the state's highways and highway maintenance in an interview with the Better Mississippi Report. The …
[Stiggers] Tastefully Ghetto Catwalk
Mr. Announcement: "It's the First Annual Tastefully Ghetto Fashion Extravaganza, located on aisle three of JoJo's Discount Dollar Store. Your commentator is cashier and part-time security guard, Miss Doodle Mae …
In the Zone: Getting Stricter
Sex-toy shops aren't the only local businesses pushing the limits of popular morality that are facing some challenges in the city of late. The Jackson City Council has passed a …
Jackson High School Wins National Honor
U.S. News & World Report has named Murrah High School in Jackson a Silver Medal school in the magazine's latest list of America's Best High Schools. Murrah was the only …
Haley Barbour v. Oliver Diaz?
Scott Horton has a compelling piece in Harper's magazine right now about the Oliver Diaz case, and whether it was "politically motivated and directed"—and driven by none other than Gov. …
Kids' TV Comes Alive
In the world of New York Broadway shows, children's productions have always held a special place in the bright lights of Times Square.
[Drink] Dead Guy Ale
The word rogue brings many images to mind. When considering myself, for instance, I am roguishly handsome and roguishly charming. For beer drinkers, the word rogue brings to mind Rogue …
The Laughs Keep Coming
Imagine a musical in Germany, and you might envision a singing, lederhosen-clad family and their nanny, gallivanting around the hillsides, dodging Nazi persecution. Doug and Bud, the central characters of …
Lott's Girls
"You don't mistake Sami Lott when you see it. Sami's a genius; I don't know what else to say about it." says Jonah Monet, who shares work space with designer …
Fright Night Fashions
There's nothing wrong with dressing up in a costume to have a little Halloween fun if that's what you're into. But if you're like a lot of folks, you'd rather …
[New Releases] Skipp Coon "A Change Gon' Come"
When first listening to Skipp Coon's new album, "A Change Gon' Come," I was immediately hit by his complex, but clearly laid-out flow, and I couldn't help but notice—dude is …
