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New Cat Power Drops

of Memphis musicians, including Al Green sideman Teenie Hodges on guitar, Leroy

On January 24, 2006, Matador will be releasing the long-awaited new studio album from Cat Power, 'The Greatest' on CD and LP in most major industrial countries. Recorded at Memphis, …

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New Releases: Alicia Keys "Alicia Keys Unplugged"

Alicia Keys — "Alicia Keys Unplugged" Fans receive the very best of Alicia Keys on her recent live album, "Alicia Keys Unplugged." The album includes her newest single entitled "Unbreakable" …

Frank Melton

Batman's Family Fires Back

In a note of claim dated June 28, 2006, the Donelson family informed the city of Jackson and Mayor Frank Melton in particular that they were bringing suit for offenses …

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[Jacktown] Of Remixes And Masterpieces

Well, Jackson, it's been a really long time. I have been busy trying to keep my wallet filled with Benjamins. But I'm back, and I have my ear to the …

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Bach To Blues Series

Bach To Blues Series - Trinity Lutheran Church hosts a free series of sacred and secular music, every 3rd Sunday, 6 p.m. 6401 Hwy 18 W. at Siwell Rd. Share …

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[New Releases] Ellen Allien "Thrills"

— Alex Slawson and Herman Snell

Ellen Allien — "Thrills" Berlin seems to be the new electronica hotspot, as several truly talented artists have emerged onto the worldwide underground stage. Among the most promising is Ellen …

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The Best In Sports Over The Next 7 Days

College Football, Belhaven at Mississippi College (7 p.m., Clinton, 1240 AM): MC coach Norman Joseph finally gets to face the program he founded.

Frank Melton

Melton's Hometown Newpaper on his Indictments

The Tyler (Texas) Morning Telegraph is reporting on Melton's indictments—while oddly not mentioning that his wife and homestead exemption still reside right there in their coverage area:

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[New Releases] The American Analog Set "Set Free"

— Alex Slawson and Herman Snell

The American Analog Set — "Set Free" For 10 years, the American Analog Set have made an art out of subtle textures and hypnotic melodies. Over this time, they have …

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[Music] The Lamb That Roared

When Bethany Spiers played at Millsaps College last year, she pulled a reverse March on the crowd: in like a lamb, out like a lion. The lead singer of The …

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"Big Silver Shining Motor of Sin," Two Lone Swordsmen

On the heels of their spectacular LP "From the Double Gone Chapel," which was released in May 2004, Andrew Weatherall and Keith Tenniswood give their fans a post coital treat …

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On The Road Again with Frank Melton

On Sunday, April 2, photographer Jaro Vacek and I went to Frank Melton's home on 2 Carters Grove to meet with the mayor's Mobile Command Center crew for a night …

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[New Releases] Skipp Coon "A Change Gon' Come"

When first listening to Skipp Coon's new album, "A Change Gon' Come," I was immediately hit by his complex, but clearly laid-out flow, and I couldn't help but notice—dude is …

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El Goodo Debuts

For some reason it always seems more fun when we find something wonderful in unexpected places. Out of the haze of the velvet morning comes the first band to ever …