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Vampires: Change Agents?
Each generation likes to think of itself as completely new and different from those that went before, but a glance at popular media raises the question: Are our monsters predictors …
Wellness
Beyond ‘Things'
The emptiness and superficiality that many people feel in modern life is a reflection of our world's materialism. We covet things because we have no "thing" with which to measure—or …
GPS for the Soul?
Arianna Huffington has announced that The Huffington Post has developed a smartphone app called "GPS For the Soul" to be launched in June that will "gauge the state of your …
Auditor, AG Sue Graham for Funds
The state's top auditor and legal officer want Hinds County Supervisor Robert Graham to pay back more than $45,000 for misusing public property and submitting fraudulent time sheets when Graham …
The Effect of Immigrants on U.S. Employment and Productivity
The evidence is overwhelming that immigrants (including ones many like to label as "illegals") are not a drag on the U.S. economy and may even help it. Here is an …
For Whom the Zell Tolls
Admittedly, we have a rough history of treating each other badly sometimes, and we stubbornly act against our best interests too often and—perhaps worst—we are notorious for sending up the …
[Questions] Danny Goldberg Takes on Teen Spirit
Just months before the 2002 election, Danny Goldberg, the music industry macher who shells out big bucks to progressive causes, received an invitation to a Democratic Party fundraiser. The invite …
Being Poor Is No Crime
I saw this letter to the editor in the CL today and it really hit home with me.
Lott: Senate Passes Katrina Relief Measures
[verbatim/Sept. 15, 2005] The Senate on Thursday, by unanimous consent, passed a sweeping tax relief package, co-sponsored by Senator Trent Lott of Mississippi, to provide tax relief to the victims …
Ladd's Barbara Blackmon Show Spot Re-Airs Wednesday
This show is re-airing on Public Access in Jackson Wednesday, April 19, at 7:30 p.m.
Dr. Weil Answers Daily Questions
A good source for health information from both a holistic and medical approach is the Web site of Dr. Andrew Weil. He answers a new question daily, as well as …
What to Do in Jackson on Inauguration Day
There are several gathering around Jackson, day and night. Click here for a list on the JFP events calendar (and you can add your own!). Feel free to post about …
Fed Funds For Job Training
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded Mississippi a $577,000 grant to develop job training programs for low-income people. The AP reports that the HUD grant will …
Cover
In Dat Number
It was a celebration 43 years in the making. Here is the JFP's loving last hurrah for the Super Bowl XLIV Champions the New Orleans Saints and their city. Can …
Weekly COMstat Report
The Jackson Police Department's weekly major crimes report was just released. The report covers citywide crime for the week of March 12 through March 18.
Musgrove page updated on JFP Politics blog
The Musgrove page now contains a full interview, largely focusing on education and "tort reform," that the JFP did with the governor in August. We will also be updated this …
Reed Branson: Race No Longer a Factor?
Commercial-Appeal writer Reed Branson examines the Mississippi primaries in the light of their race implications: "Mississippians are once again about to dance with, or around, the awkward issue of race. …
Joey Speaks
Doctor S could dole out analysis on Sunday's Super Bowl, but that would put all of those lesser analysts out of work. Instead, he offers some words of wisdom from …
Where Eagles Dare
Hinds visits defending state and national juco football champion Pearl River on Saturday at 6 p.m. These two have played for the state title the last two seasons. Saturday's game …
