Jackson Free Press

Great Moments in Law

I ran across this while researching my new crime history book for Facts on File, and just about cracked up.

WHERE ARE THE NAYSAYERS NOW?

Its really interesting to note the silence from Jackson bashers as it regards to last week's opening of the convention center. The usual vitriol spit on the Clarion Ledger's blog …

Judging Sam

Earlier this week, I leveled some pretty heavy charges against Samuel Alito. Was I wrong?

This Newsweek

Crime: How to Prevent It?

Last night on Facebook, I saw some folks posting about the awful crimes we've seen in Jackson of late, including the Lanier High School student, may he rest in peace. …

GOP Rep Calls for Gun Ban; Gun Control Discussion Starting?

According to Politico.com, New York Republican Peter King plans to introduce a bill in the House that would make it illegal to carry a gun with 1,000 feet of high-ranking …

Republicans Hurtin' in ... Texas!?!

The Associated Press is reporting that the GOPmay even be in trouble in Texas in this year's around of elections. Let's just say that Delay country has done an about-face.

My "Big Snow" Pics and Video

It's been a while since I've seen THIS much snow in these parts, so I decided to capture some of the white stuff on my handy little Cybershot. Enjoy!

Mitchell: "Will the Real Voice of Small Business Please Stand Up?"

Good piece by Stacy Mitchell, a leader on "Think Local" issues and author of the book "Big Box Swindle." At issue here is whether the U.S. Chamber of Commerce (as …

On a lighter note…

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Best Of Jackson 2009 Video: Breakdance Battle

JFP blogger Brent Cox got this footage from last night's Best of Party -- I swear, I didn't even know this was going on. Check it out!

The Good News

The good news from the Mississippi Animal Rescue League is both Happy and Rosie have found forever homes. Happy and Rosie were both featured in the Jackson Free Press and …

McCain Camp Suddenly Upset About Professor He Helped Fund

The absurdity du jour is that the desperate McCain campaign and right-wing media are suddenly demanding the release of a video of a party Obama attending with Palestinian studies expert …

Crying All the Way Back to the Megillah?

I really dig Maureen Dowd's column about Hillary Clinton's notorious tears leading up to New Hampshire. And isn't it ironic that the first viable female president cried on purpose in …

Wonkette Disses Mississippi's ‘Racist' Easter Egg

So, why is our Easter Egg racist you might ask? Well, head over to the JFP's StateDesk site for the rest of the story (and talk about it over there …

Pennsylvania Judge Rules: Intelligent Design is Not Science

The Dover "monkey trial" (discussed in a previous blog entry here) ended exactly as it should have: With a ruling that defends the scientific method from those who would push …

LoungeList Photos: Vanilla Ice @ Fire

That's right -- 'Ice, Ice Baby' made a swing through Jackson and cooled down the crowd at Fire on Friday. Photos by LoungeList photog Kip Caven. Enjoy:

Ladd Appointed Diversity Chair for Alt-Weekly Association

Congratulations are in order for editor-in-chief Donna Ladd, who has a new appointment on the Board of Directors of the Association of Alternative Newsweeklies -- she is now the Diversity …

Schimmel's One of Esquire Mag's ‘Best Bars'

Calling the local bar and restaurant a "swankateria," Esquire has conferred an impressive honor on the place that "Best of Jackson" voters often call out as one of the "best …

Photos: Sneak Peek at the Old Capitol Renovation

The JFP's intrepid (and perennially under-dressed) reporter, Adam Lynch, gets a look at the Old Capitol renovation with curator Chris Goodwin. Photos by Kip Caven.

Crisler Invites You to Be Outlined With Chalk

After you vote Crisler for Mayor, join us for our Election Night Watch Event

How nice of Crisler. Not only is he inviting you to attend his watch party after you vote for him today, he is also inviting his fellow Democratic challengers.