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‘Abstinence-Plus' Now Just A Mirage
School districts have until the end of June to decide whether they will adopt abstinence or "abstinence-plus" sex-related education policies, but so far, the only "abstinence-plus" curricula that have been …
Eight Pianos, One Melody
From the conductor's stand in Millsaps College's Ford Center recital hall, Timothy Coker instructs eight pianists, each sitting behind a grand piano, to turn to the song, "For People With …
Cooper-Stokes' Election Contested
While today marks the beginning of LaRita Cooper-Stokes' term on the City Council, it might not mean the end of the election.
Feature
Mash-Up Magician
The walls of a live music venue absorb a lot of sound during its time, but it's safe to say that few walls have ever encountered the amount of sound …
Marchers Seek Equality
A demonstration for gay equality is underway in Jackson this morning. Participants met in the Fondren district and plan to travel to the state Capitol in Fondren's March for Gay …
[Rob In Stereo] More Than a Gimmick
There aren't too many reasons to be impressed with the last year in music. There were several radio hits that we weren't embarrassed to listen to with the window down; …
'Fancy Fantastic Knots'
The members of Jackson-based punk-pop band At Cliffs End know how to go through vans. In the less than two years since the band formed and began touring, the group …
Lawmakers, Activists Speak Against Abortion
Lawmakers and abortion opponents came together at the Capitol yesterday to support anti-abortion efforts, making their way through various committees in the Mississippi Legislature.
New Blue
Alt-country pioneers Blue Mountain have been through it all in the nearly two decades since they formed in Oxford, Miss.: changes in lineup, underwhelming management, tough salad days, success and …
City Lifts Boil Water Alert
The city has lifted a boil water alert in effect since last Friday after two consecutive clear tests by the Health Department, a statement this morning said.
[Queen] Sweet Home Mississippi
I haven't always appreciated being a Jacksonian. I moved to New York City as a young girl, and it was difficult to admit that I was from Mississippi. I was …
Personhood Resolutions Die in Committee
Four anti-abortion personhood resolutions introduced into the Legislature have died in committee.
Herman's Picks
[Herman's Picks] Vol. 7, No. 11
As we hit the stands, it's Turkey Day eve, Wednesday, Nov. 26. You can sleep late in the morrow, so why not do something interesting with your teenager tonight?
GOP Candidates Make Stops in Jackson
With less than a week left before next Tuesday's primary election, several Republican candidates are making stops in Mississippi while on the campaign trail.
Music
Making Things Spontaneously Combust
If one thing is to be said for Mississippi rock outfit Colour Revolt, it's that they're a band on the rise. As Jackson Academy students, friends formed the band Fletcher, …
Autumn's Mixed Bag
Of Montreal - "Skeletal Lamping" 2 of 5 stars Referring to Athens-based musicians Of Montreal as a pop band is a bit misleading. Though often catchy and cheery, the band's …
[Middleton] Freedom Van Now
Once a year, some of the coolest chicks of all, the Jackson Free Press chicks, host an event that makes such a difference, you just have to be a part!
Education
Jackson May Raise Taxes for City Schools
The Jackson Public Schools are asking the city for more money to pay off $150 million in bond issue debt.
Sen. Joey Fillingane
Personhood supporters and detractors are still trying to sort out the ramifications and nuances of an anti-abortion resolution introduced yesterday. Sen. Joey Fillingane, R-Sumrall, introduced Senate Concurrent Resolution 555, seeking …
