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The Best In Sports In 7 Days

Doctor S sez: Brett Favre has a busted ankle, and the NFL is on his trail. Watch out, Patriots.

I feel MUCH better now. Whew!

So, I was really upset about this Harriet Miers business until I read that Jerry Falwell is backing her one hundred percent.

Thank You Sponsors!

Diva: Caroline "Bond Girl" Hobbs

We wanted to send out a huge thank you to the people who have already sponsored this year's Chickball:

Mozart By Candlelight

• Belhaven Center For the Arts (835 Riverside Drive)• Tickets $20-$50

2006 - 2007 College Hoops Preview

Jackson Public Schools alumni will be key players at Jackson State, Mississippi State and Southern Miss this season. (Ole Miss doesn't have a Jackson player on its roster, which might …

City Council Forums Begin Tonight

Jackson ABC affiliate station, WAPT, is co-sponsoring several forums/debates for Jackson City Council candidates beginning tonight and running through April 30. The schedule, according to the WAPT Web site is:

Where to Take Your Sweetheart

Valentine's Day makes us think about love, which quite naturally leads many of us to thoughts of enjoying food with our significant others. Jeanne Losey, former poet laureate of the …

A Boom of Our Own

When a tree grows, it marks the passing of each year in distinct rings—thick rings represent the fat years when it grew quickly; thin rings for the leaner years when …

Holding On: One Artist's Leap Of Faith

Artist H.C. Porter sits down with Terri Cowart and talks about her inspirations.

Council Candidates Go One-on-One

With the madness of the Democratic primary behind them, eight candidates will compete in the May 19 run-off elections for City Council. The remaining contenders boast strong personalities and varied …

Promoting your brand? How Far Would You Go?

"For me, jail was like spending seven years in a writer's studio...Most guys in prison complain that time drags by. But there weren't enough hours in the day for me." …

Tsunami Benefit Raises $4,311

The JFP-Collective-Rock 93.9 benefit last night at the Red Room at Hal & Mal's has raised $4,311.50 for disaster relief! Hal & Mal's donated 10 percent of sales for the …

MCO 25th Anniversary Concert

The Metropolitan Chamber Orchestra came together 25 years ago as part of a music graduate student's community project.

ON SCREEN: "Opera Jawa"

Mississippi Museum of Art

Crossroads Film Society presents "Opera Jawa" and "Luxury Car" as part of the Global Film Festival,

[In Discussion] 2009 Jackson State of the Arts

Jackson's artists and arts advocates will gather Jan. 5 and 15 at One to One Studio in the Millsaps Arts District to discuss the 2009 State of the Arts in …

[In Celebration] "Juneteenth Celebration"

Since 1965, African Americans have celebrated June 19 as the emancipation of slaves. Originating in Galveston, Texas, the day is an outpouring of joy in the black community and emphasizes …

Community Arts & Social Service Grants

The deadline to submit proposals is Friday, July 11, 2003 by 6:00 p.m.

The City of Jackson Department of Human and Cultural Services announces that it will have Request for Proposal (RFP) information for General Funds Community Arts Grants and General Funds Social …

Working Women Demand Family and Economic Policy Focus

[Verbatim] As Governor Palin and Senator Biden prepare for the V.P. debate, much attention will be paid to the role of women voters and how they may decide the outcome …

Legal Services Workshop Today

“The more educated the persons are, the better prepared they are to address or avoid legal issues that they may encounter."

[Stiggers] ‘Letter of Concern'

Miss Doodle Mae: "Good morning, Jojo's Discount Dollar Store staff! Jojo asked me to conduct a special staff meeting in response to the Shirley Sherrod controversy. Most of you witnessed …