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David Irving: 'Nothing Short of Monstrous'

David Irving is guaranteed to cause a rumble wherever he goes—as he did in Jackson earlier this month after white supremacist Richard Barrett promoted his Oct. 21 presentation at City …

Carpe Donut

I am a firm believer in guilt-free eating. That doesn't mean irresponsible eating, although I've certainly done my share of that. In fact, let's go ahead and get the disclaimers …

Minor and Stringfellow on Barbour's lack of diversity

Columnist Bill Minor writes: "Looking at the lineup of four white, male, mostly 60-something Barbour Administration appointees named last Friday, several to head socially-sensitive state agencies, two thoughts immediately came …

How to End Obesity: Components of the "Let's Move" Program

How do you think we could solve the obesity problem? Here are some ideas that could help with the fight.

Election Watch: City Council, Ward 2

March 30, 2005 Candidates for Ward 2 include incumbent Democrat Leslie Burl McLemore, a JSU political science professor who helps organize the annual Fannie Lou Hamer school, specializing in recognizing …

On the Primary Ballots

Born in Hawaii, Barack Obama attended Columbia University and Harvard Law School and worked as community organizer, constitutional lawyer and professor. He served three terms in the Illinois Senate and …

The Best In Sports In 7 Days

Doctor S sez: Is it time to start paying attention to the NBA playoffs, yet? No. What about the NHL playoffs? Hell, no.

July 27 Record Releases

Beginning July 28 and continuing weekly, time permitting, JFP will begin listing all new music releases on the music blog. Please take a look at the plethora of releases for …

[The Slate] The Best In Sports In 7 Days

It somehow seemed fitting that a guy named Bubba won a golf tournament in Augusta, Ga. Do those green jackets come sleeveless?

The Best In Sports In 7 Days

Doctor S sez: That was an awesome weekend of English Premier League games, huh? That Super Bowl was pretty good, too, I guess.

Mississippi Projects Funded by Federal Bill

Millions are headed to Mississippi from the federal omnibus bill signed by President Barack Obama yesterday, reports MSN Money.

The Best In Sports In 7 Days

College baseball, Millsaps in SCAC Tournament (TBA, Georgetown, Texas, 1240 AM): The Majors roll into town riding a 10-game winning streak. CORRECTION: The Majors will begin tourney play on Friday …

The Best In Sports In The Next 7 Days

College football, Coahoma at Hinds (7 p.m., Raymond): The Eagles are looking for their first win of the season. If they don't beat the Tigers, the Eagles have big problems.

The Best In Sports In The Next 7 Days

Junior college football, Gulf Coast at Hinds (7 p.m., Raymond): The Eagles entertain the Bulldogs in a game loaded with playoff implications.

The Best In Sports In The Next 7 Days

College basketball, Montevallo at Jackson State (7:30 p.m.): The Tigers play another exhibition game. The JSU women play at 6 p.m., against Henderson State.

"The Relationship Conference" – 2009

I'm so excited about this! From October 29 through November 1, The Life Support Center will offer its first annual "Relationship Conference" held at The Church Triumphant. This conference is …

Sharing Food

I love to eat. I like old favorites and new culinary adventures, but it's not just the eating I enjoy: It's the sharing. Something special happens when you sit down …

The Global Table: Multicultural Manners

Every culture has social norms that steer behavioral expectations, and are often guided by religious beliefs and deeply ingrained values. Not surprisingly, they usually make appearances at the table, where …

October 12th Music Releases

Hello Everyone!!! Listed below are the new music releases for the week of October 12, 2004.

Comparatively speaking, this is a quiet week for new music. However, there are a several noteworthy gems worth mentioning. First, there are new releases from American Music Club, Camper van …

Reasons to Vote, From A to Z

If you have been living under a rock and somehow managed to avoid the election that seems to have been going on for my entire life, here is a quick …