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State Wrongly Fired Whistleblower
Read Johnson's Ruling (PDF, 224 KB)
The Media as Censor
The war in Iraq has also become a war of images. This week, we were troubled by a video of the be-heading of an American. The week before, it was …
¡Ni Una Mas!
Millsaps College senior Jessica Lester has traveled extensively through Latin America. "I've seen a lot of the injustices and extreme poverty [there]," she says. That's why it is so vital …
JPS Admits Handcuffing Kids for Hours
Read the complaint and the JPS response. Also, read our previous story.
S.C. Republicans Want ‘Purity Pledge' from Candidates
In what sounds like a piece of political satire worthy of Steve Holland, a group of Republicans in South Carolina wants to make GOP candidates sign a "purity pledge" to …
Fortune and CNN Money Stories on Farish and ‘Indie Jackson'
Enjoy. And pass the word.
Word went around last week that JFP friend Amy Haimerl had done a piece about Jackson, and Farish Street, for Fortune Small Business. The story is now published here on …
Controversial Melton Photos are Real
WAPT is reporting that the controversial photos of Jackson Mayor Frank Melton with a bevy of bikini-clad girls are on the up and up.
ChickBall Performer: Infinite
Listen to Infinite and Dread Bred on Radio JPF (WLEZ) today from noon-1pm.
Three worlds come together to make up Dread Bred. Puncho represents the crunk, Infinite represents the streets, and Lyrik represents true lyricism. Making huge strides with the 2007 hit singles …
Sears and Small Businesses
The Association of South Jackson Neighborhoods is calling on Jackson and Hinds County residents to make this week "Shop Sears Week." Through Monday, the association is encouraging people to buy …
[Herman's Picks] Vol. 7, No. 31
If you snap up the Jackson Free Press when it hits stands Wednesday, there's fun to be had that night.
Filmmaker William Waheed Featured in MS Link
It was nice to see William Waheed featured in the new issue of the Mississippi Link. I met Waheed a few years ago, and he hs such a passion for …
The Guest Worker Gaffe
In my first immigration column on JackBlog -- a posting that unleashed a lengthy, and at times hateful, dialogue about immigration -- I had initially intended to discuss one aspect …
Nader Eyes Bid
Will Nader run again? Of course some Republican pollsters would like it, but he doesn't appear to have the same support he had in 2000 -- he may not even …
Tacos and Fish Sticks
The surfboard on the wall reads, "Go with the 'FLOW'ood," and Taco Del Mar is the most recent restaurant to come rushing in with the influx of eateries opening in …
Fall Colors Arriving
The approaching fall promises exciting colors not only in nature, but also in gadgets. Apple this past week announced the Product Red iPod Nano, a bright red Nano with all …
Fruit of The Womb
In 2001, 7-year-old David Huff wanted to have some livestock to show. A friend of his had a goat farm, and after spending time there, David decided to get two …
[Herman's Picks] Vol. 8, No. 3
There is something about October that just screams road trip in my mind. Perhaps it's the annual Voodoo Music Festival in New Orleans each Halloween.
Delta Rockabilly Pioneer Keeps Rolling
Rockabilly Mac Allen Smith's musical education began in the 1940s when he was a small boy visiting his grandfather's home outside Carrollton.
[Herman's Picks] Vol. 7, No. 33
The first of May signifies the official induction ceremony for short shorts and outdoor music festivals. Can I have an amen? There are good times and tired feet on the …
