Jackson Free Press

20 Police Officers Fired; No Details Given

WLBT reported Friday night that the mayor and police chief have fired another 20 or so police officers, but will say what they did to deserve, or even how many …

Hedonism Is Good for You

Three books on how to eat, and live, hedonisticly healthy.

Vegans like food, too! A recent release from animal-free fetishists Tanya Barnard and Sarah Kramer called "The Garden of Vegan: How It All Vegan Again!" (Arsenal Pulp Press, 2002, $17.95) …

Open Primaries in Mississippi?

Is the closed-primary system outdated? The Sun-Herald explores.

Breaking: Setback for Melton in Meridian Suit

UPDATED

In a June 23 decision, U.S. District Judge Tom S. Lee granted Gannett's motion for summary judgment on whether Robert Pierce can join a law suit filed by Frank Melton …

Benzos release debut CD

their shows have always sold out. Demos have been in high demand. Their breathtaking sound has naturally conjured a frenzy of love for them within their local scene. Their sound …

Now, not yesterday or tomorrow

My lover-boy kitty, The Amazing Valentino (brother to Tallulah the Wonder Cat), waddles his furry little butt into my bathroom every morning to the sound of the water running in …

Mississippi Gospel Music and Jackson Music Awards

Awards Show: Mississippi Gospel Music and Jackson Music Awards - July 18-19. Crowne Plaza Hotel. Sunday: Gospel Music Awards show at 5 p.m. Monday: Jackson Music Awards show at 7 …

Green Party of MS Says Stop Buying Public Offices

(Aug. 16, 2003, press release) The Green Party of Mississippi announces its support for a new project called "White House for Sale" which tracks the special-interest contributions to President Bush's …

Melton Armed in Drug Havens; Violating AG Warning?

According to a WLBT report, Mayor Frank Melton was armed when he demolished a house Friday at 1616 Valley Street in Jackson. Melton told the station that he is demolishing …

Hiding Love in Iraq

This story ran two years ago, but on Valentine's Day, with the war in Iraq and war over sexuality still both in heavy effect, I think it's relevant.

Herman's Picks

If you're a fan of WMPR and Seven*Studioz Reggae deejay C-Lecta, send him some love. He is in Trinidad this month to lay his father to rest. Show him your …

They Call Him Mr. Bass, by Katherine R. Dougan

Everybody knows him, either by name or reputation.

When I first met Raphael Semmes, I didn't realize he was a legend on bass guitar. My first impression: Semmes was a super-nice guy who played bass. Moments later, I …

Why Does Dee-Moore Have to Be the ‘Last' Case?

It's odd how so much of the media want to quickly proclaim the Dee-Moore case the "last" of the "cold cases" from the 1960s likely to be prosecuted. I'm hearing …

My Endorsement for 2008

To explain what's right about this candidate, let's look at what's wrong with Bush.

Well, Russ Feingold has dropped out of the race, and that leaves exactly one viable candidate for 2008 whom I can wholeheartedly support.

Barbour choice of white supremacists?

The Clarion-Ledger today mentions Barbour appearance on a racist site, as a JFP reader revealed on our blog (scroll to bottom) last week: "Barbour wears a lapel pin with the …

Herman's Picks

The indie rock show of the fortnight comes by way of Philly, PA. on Tuesday, January 23 with Zelazowa at W.C. Don's. They take that crunchy, high energy ROCK 93.9 …

So Long, Rod

Rod Barnes' days at Ole Miss are numbered. Rick Cleveland wrote Barnes' obituary on Thursday in The Clarion-Ledger. The Rebels started 13-3, but they fell to 14-14 with Wednesday night's …

[New Releases] The Flaming Lips "At War With The Mystics"

The Flaming Lips — "At War with the Mystics" (Warner Bros., 2006) It has been four years since "Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots" made the Flaming Lips famous, but "Mystics" …

Why ‘Progressive' Isn't ‘Liberal'

State Tax Slip-ups

I filed my 2005 income taxes for Mississippi last April, expecting a couple of hundred dollars back. Then I waited. And waited. And waited. Finally, I call the State Tax …