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Meet George Allen, the Republican Party's Great White Hope
The leading conservative 2008 Republican presidential candidate is scarier than George W. Bush.
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The Young and the Uninsured
Amanda Starnes, 24, is in duress. She learned a few months ago that she suffers from Type 1 diabetes. She is a Holmes Junior College student and unemployed, with no …
[Balko] A Drug Raid Goes Viral
Last week, a Columbia, Mo., drug raid captured on video went viral. As of this morning, the video had garnered 950,000 views on YouTube. It has lit up message boards, …
Use It or Lose It (Your Brain, that is)
We all know that if we exercise our bodies, our muscles and bones will stay strong, right? Did you know that your brain needs exercise, too?
Walk for Mental Health
The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Mississippi hosts the 8th Annual NAMIWalks on Saturday, Nov. 5 at Winner's Circle Park (100 Winners Circle Drive, Flowood). NAMI Mississippi is a …
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I missed who said the dumbest thing I heard this weekend, or I would be ranting about that idiot. Instead, I must rant about what was said.
A Glimpse at History
Having just had to sell one of my children to pay for entry into the Insectarium in New Orleans, I'm all about a free museum, and we are blessed to …
State Announces Freedom Trail
The Mississippi Freedom Trail, an initiative of the Mississippi Development Authority, will create markers for tourists and Mississippians to explore the state's civil-rights heritage. This morning, state and city leaders …
Keith Kornfeld
Silky Cambodian Saraman curry and kaffir lime creme brulee might be out-of-the-ordinary culinary choices for a chef from New Orleans, but Keith Kornfeld has made Southeast Asian cuisine his specialty …
Viking to Open Ridgeland Cooking School
Viking Culinary Group, a division of Viking Range Corporation, is opening a cooking school in Ridgeland next month, kicking off with a class titled "Classic Steakhouse" on Friday, August 21. …
Jesse Jackson Seeking Macon Man's Release
AP is reporting: "The Rev. Jesse Jackson will contact religious leaders in Iraq to seek the release of Thomas Hamill, the American civilian truck driver abducted in Iraq, Hamill's wife …
Steve Godbold
Mississippi Animal Rescue League Graphic Designer and Marketer Steve Godbold is passionate about helping abandoned animals find a good home.
Barbour Signs Tougher Stalking Law
Also: Listen to Rep. Brandon Jones and Sen. David Blount talk about the stalking bill on JFP Radio.
Love My Labyrinth, Baby
A labyrinth, geodesic dome and solar water pre-heater in Jackson? They are just a few of the exhibits that will be featured at the free Mississippi Vision 2020 Future Fair …
James Blunt, New Voice in Pop
Anyway, in case you're wondering if Blunt is a one-hit wonder, here's "High":
So you've probably heard "You're Beautiful," James Blunt's smash hit--a song that became so popular, so fast, that it has already inspired a clever (if slightly mean) Weird Al parody. …
VIDEO: Bob Ross - Why I Don't Paint People
This YouTube tribute to Bob Ross captures the essence of who he was as an artist and a person.
Best In Sports In The Next 7 Days
Big night for high school football with Callaway vs. Lanier at Hughes Field, 7 p.m.: You will get a lot of bang for your sports entertainment dollar with this classic …
Best in Sports in the Next 7 Days
High school football, there are two potentially interesting JPS games on tap: Vicksburg vs. Murrah, 7 p.m. at Newell Field, and Forest Hill at Madison Central, 7:30 p.m. (620 AM).
Eric Stringfellow
Eric Stringfellow has his work cut out for him. As a Jackson Public Schools public-affairs consultant, the district has given him the task of selling an unpopular rezoning plan that …
Worth Watching
Nik Askew is a British filmmaker with a marvelous talent for speaking with people about their innermost motivations and feelings. His short films are small gems of joy, peace or …
