Jackson Free Press

...But Is It Affordable?

The images in this spread show that downtown living is exciting, creative and cutting edge. But with all of the renovation and construction, will there be room for everyone who …

[Kamikaze] Look Inside The Matrix

I had the honor of speaking on a panel recently at Tougaloo College to discuss sexual imagery in hip-hop. It was apropos because my last column spoke to a similar …

[UPDATE] WJTV to Re-Air Debate, Apologizes for Mess-Up

C-L: Mayoral campaign advertising

The Clarion-Ledger here:

The JacksonChannel: Mayoral Debate Takes Strange Turn

The JacksonChannel reports:

C-L: Chief: Felonies down 7% in Jackson

The Clarion-Ledger reports:

As the Capitol Turns

This year, the lawmakers at Mississippi's Capitol have had time to do great things such as reforming the juvenile-justice system and settling some Medicaid issues. They have also spent many …

ISSUE: Crime—Fear of a Dangerous City

April 14, 2005 As the municipal elections roll through the city, one of the most repeated questions bombarding candidates concerns the issue of crime. Jackson, say some residents, has a …

City Election Buzz

Would the REAL Democrat ...

April 13, 2005 Democratic Mayoral candidates Annell Smith and incumbent Harvey Johnson Jr. met at an April 9 forum hosted by the Mississippi Democratic Club in the historic Woodworth Chapel …

Dinosaur Jr. Coming Soon!

Praise the Guitar Gods, Dinosaur Jr. is back – in their original lineup! Here are the dates for a Dinosaur Jr. Reunion Tour, in conjuction with the Reissue of "Dinosaur," …

Roots/Soul Music Fest in New Orleans

The soul origins of Detroit, Houston and L.A. set to explode onstage at New Orleans' Mid City Rock'n'Bowl. Ponderosa Stomp is more than an insane two-night roots music festival between …

Devi's Fortune, by Adrienne Hearn

Fortunes abound with a very smart and talented group of young women who sing and dance as Devi and the Devastators under their new label Fortune Entertainment. I had the …

WAPT 16 - Democratic Mayoral Candidates Spar At Forum

WAPT 16 reports:

JACKSON, Miss. -- Two Democratic candidates in the race for mayor shared a podium this weekend, but not without some tough criticism.

Eric Stringfellow: Why back candidate who does not vote?

Eric Stringfellow writes in the Clarion Ledger:

C-L: 2 mayoral candidates speak at forum

The Clarion-Ledge reports:

"LCD Soundsystem," LCD Soundsystem

Alex Slawson & Herman Snell

The DFA collective continues to imbue the underground with some of the most innovative and fun music around. LCD Soundsystem is certainly no exception, as their debut self-titled LP literally …

C-L: Melton touts plan to end blight

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One Enchanted April

Jacksonians who enjoy a good play have a full menu of options during April. There's a musical comedy at Millsaps, children's theater at New Stage and an adult musical comedy …

Victory for HIV Inmates

On March 31, U.S. Magistrate Judge Jerry A. Davis ended a 15-year-long lawsuit between the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) over the treatment …