Jackson Free Press

The Freest Man Behind Bars

"For a man to act himself, he must be perfectly free; otherwise he is in danger of losing all sense of responsibility or of self-respect."

On the Verge: Poindexter is at a Crossroads

With perhaps the best angle on the city's skyline, the Poindexter community—starting just west of Gallatin and bumping up to the Jackson State campus—sits on the edge of downtown Jackson …

[Stiggers] Come Chill at Clubb Chicken Wing

Has the election got you down? Join the "Financially Challenged" at the hippest and least expensive place in town, Clubb Chicken Wing. As food, gas and energy prices increase, the …

[Chick] ‘It Ain't Me'

Praise the Lord, Jill is No. 1! Again, The New York Times confirms what we all know anyway: Southerners are the best darn writers on the planet. Now, Jill Conner …

‘We Aren't Santa Claus'

There is a showdown this week in the Magnolia State between Gov. Haley Barbour and the state Senate on one side and the House of Representatives on the other. Between …

"A Sphere In The Heart Of Silence" by John Frusciante

Record Collection is proud to unveil A Sphere In The Heart Of Silence by John Frusciante. John Frusciante reports: "A Sphere" is the 5th album in this extraordinary series of …

Nickel Creek Recording / Chris Thile Tours With Edgar Meyer

Nickel Creek is currently in the studio with producer Eric Valentine, working on their third album for Sugar Hill Records. Their 2002 release, This Side, won the Grammy for "Best

Chemical Brothers Release Details on New CD

11 years and 8 million albums since bursting out of the UK's underground club culture, The Chemical Brothers are back. With their fifth studio album, "Push the Button," Tom Rowlands …

Jimmy Eat World in N.O. Jan. 10

Monday, January 10 at House Of Blues, Phoenix's Reubens Accomplice, and Elephant are opening for pop-rock superstars Jimmy Eat World. The urgent rock, bouncy pop, fantastically infectious anthems and halting …

Geff Rushton (a.k.a. John Balance) 1962-2004

We are sad to report the untimely passing of Geff Rushton (a.k.a. John Balance), founder of Coil, occasional member of Zos Kia, Psychic TV, Nurse With Wound, Current 93, and …

Esperanza Plantation Label Showcase Concert

Sat., Dec. 18, 7 p.m. $7. The first rock fest inside the old Capri/Pix Theatre, on State St., in Fondren. Colour Revolt (was Fletcher), Questions in Dialect, El Obo (Jesse …

Superb Heroes

A Review of "The Incredibles"

Overflowing with action, heart, imagination and meaning, "The Incredibles," the latest collaboration between Walt Disney Pictures and Pixar Animation Studios (and one of the last, following last January's decision to …

Mayor Johnson Weekly Newsletter 11/12

November 9th Music Releases

After a hiatus spurred on by the election, the New Music Releases are BACK! So, let's get on with the new releases for the week of November 9th, 2004.

Bio Hazards

The music of Ray Charles is a national treasure, as is the artist's legacy. The same can't be said for "Ray," the movie of his life, although the transcendent performance …

Deadly Love

Jackson State University senior Jimmy Lee is about to get his fifteen minutes of fame. Lee wrote, and is producing, directing and hosting a performance of his play, "Dangerously in …

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The Best in Sports in the Next 7 Days

College Basketball: Mississippi State vs. Fairfield (8 p.m., 620 AM): The Bulldogs begin their season in the Coaches vs. Cancer Classic in Birmingham. Unfortunately, Lawrence Roberts won't be playing thanks …

Mississippi Youth Vote ‘Blue'

You've heard it a million times since Election Day: It's hard to be redder, electorally speaking, than the state of Mississippi. Well, yeah—unless you're under 30. Young Mississippi voters not …

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You Own This Doghouse

However, if you're a Mississippian between the ages of 18 and 29, you are part of a powerful new voting constituency in the state—in this election, you turned out, and …

Orley's Brilliant Manifesto on Crime