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Heroes and Sheroes
The concept of "big" stretches to "bigger" for the 2012 summer blockbusters, where budgets for comic-book fare exceed the $220-million mark.
Beauty, Pain of Womanhood
Sometimes when people find that the play "For Colored Girls..." is going to be performed in their town, they think of the Tyler Perry adaptation. "I already saw the movie," …
Bring Out the Inner Patriot
After three big-budget variations of "Transformers," anything with shifting metal parts, alien life forms and a hot girlie in distress triggers an involuntary poke-my-eye-out response.
A Second Chance
While the Jackson Police Department's tools for reducing crime include more officers patrolling the streets, restructuring beats and adding new technology, the city of Jackson is in the planning stages …
[Purvis] Do Unto Others
I am fortunate I haven't had to resort to drastic measures to stay afloat. I know others aren't so lucky.
Redistricting Redux
Mississippi's ongoing battle over redistricting will keep going on at least into the near future.
Clones Take Lieutenant Governor's Race
The race for lieutenant governor consists of only two serious candidates this year—both Republicans: state Treasurer Tate Reeves and Gulfport Sen. Billy Hewes.
Restraint and Love
Ordering "bangers and mash" is cooler than asking a waiter for sausage and mashed potatoes. Way cooler. Kind of like it's cooler to get fish and chips instead of fried …
Health Tips for Dudes
Men are often seen as individuals who ignore their health altogether. Here are some tips that, while not exclusive to men, appeal to my maleness.
Communication is Key
Zachery Williams does not want to discuss his age. He doesn't understand why people keep asking him something that to him just doesn't matter. Williams is one of 11 candidates …
Fortification Street Bids Coming
Fortification Street is a minefield of potholes and cracks and a patchwork of new and old resurfacing. After years of talk, Jackson officials have finally announced that the street, arguably …
D. I.Y. Valentine
Valentine's Day is the perfect time to get crafty for your loved ones. Sure, store-bought Valentines can be cute, but there's nothing quite like getting something personalized and handmade.
Sequel Prequels?
As soon as I began reading Bill Loehfelm's third book, "The Devil She Knows" (Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2011, $26), I developed motherly concern for the book's protagonist, Maureen Coughlin, …
[Purvis] The Art of Appreciation
I love gazing at art, but know only enough about it to embarrass myself if I try to discuss it in more informed company.
[McGowan] The Attack on Republicanism
Recently, a radical minority of Republicans has brought our entire concept of government under fire.
[Kamikaze] Embracing Who I Am
I'm a fan of MSNBC's "Morning Joe." At the end of every show, in a segment called "What have we learned today," each of the hosts tells one thing new …
[Dennis] Screaming in Stereo
Last night, my 3-year-old son kept screaming out in the night. Most nights he sleeps really well, but as any parent can testify, he has those occasional nights when peaceful …
[Barkley] Women: Time to Rebel
It is time for us to refuse to passively cooperate with government that ignores the realities that punctuate the lives of women in the Deep South.
Old School vs. The New Kids
When we're young, we learn important life lessons through play and fun: A big yellow bird on TV shows us friendship; the story of a rabbit and a turtle helps …
It's All Gravy
Mention "biscuits and gravy" to anyone who grew up in the South, and the popular breakfast staple will more than likely evoke fond childhood memories.
