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Shameless Self-Promotion
Here is an interview C.A. Webb did with me for his Coversations zine. (I have no idea if he's provided this link. If he has, there's two of them...so sue …
Will ‘Donna Madd' Be Able to Skate Saturday!?!
OK, the denial is about to wear off: I really am going to have a skate-off against Dawn Dugle of WAPT at the National Guard Armory in Clinton on Saturday …
It's Best Of Time Again!
Alrighty all you proud Jacksonians. It's time once more to vote for the Best of Jackson. The first 2008 ballot is scheduled to appear in next week's issue (Oct. 31) …
Later Guys, I'm Moving to Tamriel
Alright, I've had it with this stupid place. You can't steal silverware and weaponry and sell it at a local store, gates to hell that have to be closed to …
He Fired a 9mm and They Didn't Check His Background?!?
What!?! Just because a man is a "homeowner" firing at apparent "thugs" with his semiautomatic, the JPD doesn't check his background? Good Lord. There goes another Clarion-Ledger front-page hero.
Meet ‘Culture,' Clarion-Ledger Style
Just clicked into The Clarion-Ledger's new "culture" blog. This is what I found as the top post, I sh!t you not:
What's in a Blog?
Winter colds can really cramp your blogging style. They can also make you stop and think about what you're blogging about in the first place.
The Clarion-Ledger Has SOME Nerve
It continues to astound me how The Clarion-Ledger tries to take credit for the James Ford Seale conviction, even The Clarion-Ledger had dropped the ball on the case (as had …
Local Family Needs Our Help
The JFP has received the following e-mail about a Jackson family in need:
"The Ishakarahs, a local family of grassroots/ community artists, recently sustained major fire damage to their home on Capitol Street. In short, they are living without electricity. They need our …
City Can't Afford to Divorce TCI
Plans are in motion to fund a convention center hotel downtown, with developers and city officials hoping to get everything togehter in time to get Gulf Opportunity Zone Bonds for …
Oprah Crashes and Burns with Hiphop Artists 50 Cent and Ludacris
Read what 50 Cent and Ludacris have to say:
This is an interesting read, and I have to admit that from what I have seen on her shows, the artists interviewed have a point. Oprah, though I see her …
The Dog and Pony Show
Please read this and then sigh and think about how ridiculous it looks at this point in his political career.
I Heart This: Obama Gives Biden Birthday Cupcakes
Reminds me of our office, and I love our office. ;-) CNN Political Ticker:
Senate Overwhelmingly Passes the Matthew Shepard Act. Cochran and Lott Vote ‘Nay'
This morning the Senate overwhelmingly voted to pass the historic Matthew Shepard Act, expanding federal hate crimes protection to include sexual orientation. The vote was 60 for, 39 against. Shamefully, …
Crime Perception Affects Citizens' Physical Fitness
A U.S. study done on Jackson, MS and two other towns in North Carolina showed a relationship between "their perception of crime in their neighborhood, and their view of crime …
Help with Chick Ball Cause: Shop for Clearance Easter "Chicks"!
A simple and cheap way to help the Chick Ball cause this year is to head to the closest discount store (Target, etc.), drugstore, craft sore or decoration outlet this …
About Time: Gitmo Prisoners Get Geneva Rights
AP is reporting that the Bush administration is finally allowing accused prisoners at Guantanamo Bay their rights under the Geneva Conventions:
This is why I'm still here at 8 p.m. Friday night
And I'm not the only one. Ronni is here, Ward is here; Lacey and Adam just left. We are in the middle of our huge annual issue to celebrate all …
