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Carboholics Anonymous
It's hard to admit, but it's true. I love carbs, and I am nearly powerless against them. I need a support group. Carbs are my kryptonite.
Here, Piggy, Piggy
Christmas dinners have changed over the years. My family used to sit down to turkey, ham and all the fixins'. Now, my aunt drives three hours to Chicago to buy …
College Bowl Preview
Among the many sins of Bowl Championship Series is the fact that the BCS renders all but one bowl game meaningless, unless you have a rooting interest in one of …
Some Soldiers Ineligible for GI Benefits Under New Bill
For many people, having access to GI benefits after serving their country is a primary factor behind joining the service. But some guard members are finding out that they're not …
Rita, Now Cat 4, Barrels Toward Texas
Here we go again. Pray, y'all.
Debate Highlights Party Loyalties
Photos by Adam Lynch
Republican State Auditor Phil Bryant and Democratic Rep. Jamie Franks sparred before a modest crowd of about 200 at Biloxi's Saenger Theater last Wednesday. The event was more a locked-down …
[What's On My Playlist?] Somethin' To Ride To
I may be a picky music lover, but I have a playlist to fi t any situation or mood. Sometimes the music has to resonate with the time of day …
Don't Miss These Debate-Day Funnies
OK, they are only so funny, considering the serious implications of Sarah Palin (and now John McCain) anywhere near the White House, but enjoy anyway:
Lyrics of the Spirit
Looking for ways to uplift your spirit and stir your soul this summer? Check out these upcoming Christian music concerts at local and nearby venues.
Online Exclusive: SPQ Quiz
1. Which of the following is NOT a man you need in your life at all times?
B. A man you can dance withC. A man you can shop withD. A man you can talk to
What To Do This Weekend
Looks like we may have seen the last of the summer heat, and the rain may finally be clearing out. Saturday will be a great day to grab a sweater …
6,000 Miles to Go
• On the radio, a 14-year-old evangelist whips the congregation into a tearful whirlpool of repentance.
[Stiggers] Escape from Jacktown!
Funkee Fanger Filmworks/Productions, Inc., Esq.,Co.,LLC,OPP,Yeah U Know Me (producers of the upcoming HBO Pay-Per-View event titled "Rumble In The Political Arena"—featuring City of Jackson officials and journalists) lyrically proposes this …
YOU Can Help Protect 2004 Election Integrity
Election Protection Volunteer Training Schedule
The Mississippi Center for Justice announces the following training sessions for folks interesting in helping to protect this year's elections. Note that Jackson's program is THURSDAY, Oct. 7, so hurry!
First Lady Fashion
"Behind every great man is a great woman." That quote, which became popular during the feminist movement, certainly seems to be true of Betty Mallett and Kathy Johnson, the city …
Fit for a King
My mother was one of the best cooks in the world. On any given day, she could make a meal fit for a king. Mother had her own natural rhythm, …
Get It Fresh
Nothing beats farm- or garden-fresh produce for flavor and nutrition. Lucky for Jacksonians, the area has a number of venues where local growers sell in-season and organic produce and, in …
Feeding A Family of 4 for $10
For those on a strict budget, here are some flavorful, but inexpensive meals for the family.
Cooking for Dad
I have always heard that the way to a man's heart is through his stomach. If that's true, Father's Day will be littered with messy kitchens and burned cookies.
