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Ron Mexico: The Doobie Brother

Confessed dog killer and former NFL quarterback Michael Vick has tested positive for marijuana. No way! Authorities will be keeping a tighter rein on Mr. Vick until they throw him …

Sly Croom Update, Part 2

OK, Mississippi State didn't hire a new football coach on Saturday. But Dr. S urges you to keep Monday and Tuesday clear. The (Biloxi) Sun Herald and ESPN.com both report …

Checking Slate

Outside of the Amazing SportsBlog, Slate is one of the best sites on the Web to find good sports articles. Here's two of the latest: 1) Josh Levin wonders why …

Ole Miss Crime Watch

Six Ole Miss baseball players were suspended for three games this weekend for violating unspecified team rules. Doctor S wants to know: How are these guys supposed to know they're …

'Constant' Exhibit by Eli Childers

Collaborating with other local artists, Eli Childers organized the "Contant" exhibit, which protests against racial injustice. The figures featured in the exhibit were installed in downtown Jackson on Aug. 17 …

Day of the Jackal

Heads have begun to roll at Mississippi State. Football coach Jackie Sherrill fired five of his assistants on Monday, including the offensive and defensive coordinators. Why stop with them, Jackie? …

Baseball's Stink Bug

How far has Major League Baseball fallen? MLB is going to prostitute itself further by decorating the fhe field wih "Spider-Man 2" logos during games on June 11-13. Instead, why …

The Beta Band call it quits!

According to Pitchfork and the band Website, The Beta Band have decided to call it a day. This is especially sad, given the creative dynamic on their latest release, "Heroes …

Four Shillings Short at Fenians

America and Ireland since 1997. THURSDAY: NOV 11, 8:30 - 11:30PM , FENIANS PUB

The music of Four Shillings Short combines the talents of native Irishman, Aodh Og O'Tuama and Californian, Christy Martin in a fascinating and spirited feast of Celtic, Folk and World …

Sports Crime Update

Today's items on the sports crime blotter come from Romensko's The Obscure & Reading Room. It's definitely a must-read.

The Colonel's Future

The Daily Mississippian, the Ole Miss student newspaper, has spent the past week debating the future of Colonel Reb. The DM has a poll that asks, "Do you think Colonel …

Charlie Hustler

Pete Rose admits he bet on baseball in his new book. Shocking. This just in ... O.J. killed two people and got away with it. BTW, Pete's new autobiography turns …

ABC's "Monday Night Football" ... Good Riddance

From The Mighty MJD: "The last 'Monday Night Football' game ever on ABC will likely turn into a 3-hour self-congratulatory pat-on-the-back for ABC. And I can't begrudge ABC for that; …

Naked Truth

Speaking of sports crime, here's an item from the always-reliable badjocks.com: An unidentified junior at Bentonville High School in Arkansas was suspended for 10 days after he made a mad …

Mint the Restaurant Files for Ch. 11 Bankruptcy

Mint the Restaurant, located at the Renaissance in Ridgeland, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Trancefusion Jamtronica

DrFameus is a machine. DrFameus is a man who beats drums with sticks. DrFameus is a one-man jamtronica band.

Mixing Roots

Mixing roots with modern music means more to the Carolina Chocolate Drops than blending old and new. The unusual musical group plays songs with ancient-sounding bluegrass tunes and genuine African …

Jackpedia Coming Aug. 12—Need Your Help Compiling It!

1. What is the best thing about living in Jackson? (Be specific! Contact info helps!)

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Koinonia Coffee House To Hold Grand Opening on June 6

As the Jackson Free Press alerted you in our Young Influentials issue several weeks ago, Koinonia Coffee House is about to open in West Jackson—this Friday. We urge everyone to …

Todd Stauffer and Kamikaze on Radio Jan. 11

... And they're talking about ... wait for it ... karaoke. We can only assume this will not fill the entire show. Show is on WLEZ-FM 103.7 until 1 p.m. …