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Confident Men

I can't decide whether Jeff Sharlet's "C Street: The Fundamentalist Threat to American Democracy" (Little Brown, 2010, $27) is pulp nonfiction about a scholarly topic, or scholarly nonfiction about a …

Just Killing Time

A Review of "Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind - Game of the Year Editon" Platform: Xbox/PC

I usually review newer games, but after picking up a copy of "Morrowind: Game of the Year Edition," I had to review it. I love this game. It's in-depth, creative …

Fairy Tale Fun

The 19th Annual Puppetry Jam Performing Arts Festival for Children combines all the necessary ingredients for some proper fun on April 14-15 at the Ag Museum—a fairy tale, puppets, rhythm, …

No Strings Attached

Puppets, pussycats, soldiers and spiders will all be taking center stage in various metro Jackson theaters this month. Puppet master Peter Zapletal is directing the "Hansel and Gretel" puppet show, …

Behind the Art

Normally when I go to art exhibits, I don't think about who donated or sold the work to the gallery, much less consider their personalities or who they are as …

Still There in the Morning

The primaries are almost here, and too many young hipsters in the 18-29 age bracket couldn't be further away from knowing what it means for Mississippi, and moreover, themselves. It …

[Designer's Note] Joie de Ville Vivre

Five years ago, I left Jackson with all my belongings to attend university in New Orleans. While at Loyola, I had no intention of calling Jackson my home again.

In a Sentimental Mood

It's Tuesday, and I'm sitting cross-legged on the floor in Baltimore's Southwest terminal after spending several days in Washington at an alternative-newspaper training conference. I love these gatherings: I teach, …

[Isbister] What About Women Musicians?

As I left my office June 15, I had a heavy heart. Everyone was getting ready for Jubilee!JAM—the barricades were going up and parking had been a nightmare for two …

JFP PoliticsBlog Is Back! (Almost)

The JFP is re-launching our popular PoliticsBlog to track information about candidates our readers can vote for this year—from U.S. president to judicial races in Mississippi. Our news interns are …

Tuesday: Hormone Replacement Seminar

Do you feel like your get-up-and-go has got up and gone? The problem could be related to declining hormones.

[New Year's] Celebrate Good Times, Come On

Not sure what to do on New Year's Eve? Here's your guide to what many Jackson-area restaurants and nightspots are offering on the big night. If you're a venue and …

Jackson High School Press Association Forming

Are you a Jackson-area high school journalism teacher or adviser (or want to be)? Are you a student leader at a high school publication? Are you trying to start a …

[Shakespeare] Hot Air And Cold Cash

They can be found at the grocery store, in bars and at your local eatery. If you miss them in those places, you're sure to find one in your Sunday …

[Tisserand] Throw Us Something, America

The silence can be terrifying. Not just the silence that still shrouds so much of greater New Orleans—the silence of neighborhoods on the brink, homes and schools empty, stores shuttered, …

Another Reason to Come to Fondren Unwrapped

Here's an e-mail I received today from the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society:

Like you need one to come out to one of the the holiday season's premier shopping events, right? Well, you could buy a gift book about Mississippi and do a …

[Stiggers] Thin Line Between Love and Hate

Mo'tel Williams: "It's the showdown round of Negro-Rigged Jeopardy! Contestants are anxious to answer questions in the category 'African Americans: Love or Hate.' First question:

Capitol Games: Ayana's Guide

BARBOUR'S APPOINTMENTS

Following is the JFP's primer to need-to-know information about the Legislature and state government. We will be adding information as we go. Send suggested information to: [e-mail missing]

2004 PoliticsBlog Live!

Thanks to the hard work of reporter Ayana Taylor, our 2004 PoliticsBlog is live now. We are featuring information on candidates, as well as the issues discussions that are running …

Share Your Health Care Vision

<i>(Verbatim from the Mississippi Health Advocacy Program</i>

In less than 3 months a new American President will be sworn in and tasked with addressing the nation's healthcare challenges. Voting in yesterday's election was not your only opportunity …