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City Has Not Learned Its Lesson

Godsmack: DVD debuts Top10, band breaks record most Top 10 rock hits

Have you experienced Godsmack live? Coming Home Studios in association with SRS Labs and Zoe/Rounder is pleased to announce the release of the new long form live in concert DVD …

Herman's Music Picks: Tonight at George St.

Wednesday you will delight in the eclectic alt. pop rock of Brax, direct from Los Angeles to George Street Grocery. Think of them as U2 meets Wilco, breed on the …

The Battle of (House Bill) 1545

Orley's Brilliant Manifesto on Crime

Another reading assignment

Is Melton Endangering Young People?

A major issue that has emerged in Mayor Frank Melton's determination to carry weapons anywhere he goes is whether or not he is endangering the lives of young people. He …

Kill Rock Stars News

THE MAKERS will be entering the studio in early March '05 to work on their tenth full length (their second for Kill Rock Stars). The boys are set to work …

This Could Have Been The Last Time ...

The NFL playoffs are set. Many of your favorite Mississippi players won't be participating ...

Who Dat Talking Bout Coaching Them Saints?

New Orleans Saints coach Jim Haslett was among four NFL coaches who got fired on Monday. The other casualties on Black Monday: Mike Martz, St. Louis Rams; Mike Sherman, Green …

Famous Last Words?

Thanks, Mr. Cooley

September 21 Music Releases

At long last, the JFP weekly music releases are back!!! After several weeks of scant releases, the various record labels comprising this list have inundated the market. In fact, there …

Response to State of the State Address

Young Democrats of Mississippi Meeting

[Jacktown] M-I-CROOKED's Year, by Alphonso Mayfield

First off, I really want to thank everyone for the love that I have received since I started writing this column. All the pounds and props I've been getting have …

Esperanza Plantation Label Showcase Concert

Sat., Dec. 18, 7 p.m. $7. The first rock fest inside the old Capri/Pix Theatre, on State St., in Fondren. Colour Revolt (was Fletcher), Questions in Dialect, El Obo (Jesse …

Melton Aiming at Gun Shows Again

The Clarion-Ledger is reporting today that Frank Melton is again trying to close down gun shows, as well as other guns shops. Could it be that this is the reason …

House Bill 882

Ground Zero in Clarksdale Events

Live Blues at Ground Zero Blues Club in Clarksdale, Ms.

Fri., 1/21 - Marshall Drew Blues BandSat., 1/22 - Kenny Brown Blues BandWed., 1/26 - Jay KirgisFri., 1/28 - Super Chikan & The Fighting CocksSat., 1/29 - Earl The Pearl …