Stewart v. Huckabee on Abortion: What do you think?After growing up Southern Baptist— and spending a good bit of time on the opposite side of the spectrum when I was in college— I've had a number of different views on abortion, much like many Americans. In this series …
Kennedy: Limbaugh, O'Reilly, Beck Spread HateSpeaking to reporters last Friday after his keynote speech at the memorial for slain civil rights leader Medgar Evers in Jackson, Robert Kennedy Jr. said some right-wing broadcast hosts feed the kind of hatred behind the assassination of abortion provider …
Hmph!Taking breaks from epic Halo 2 battles and scourging fraternity pledges, I'd caught breaking news flashes of Jackson's zany mayor busting into residential buildings and wearing Kevlar vests.
Mississippi: You should probably move hereWith sadness that I will not be in attendance for the Writer's Spotlight in Jackson this Saturday, I decided to show my love for my home state in the following lyric. Enjoy.
Earth to Northside Sun, Ledger, etc.: Stop Making Sh*t UpIt is simply remarkable to watch the media in Jackson that lost their mayoral endorsement go to the same tired, *false* well so quickly after Harvey Johnson Jr. won back the mayor's race in a landslide. Today's Northside Sun editorial …
The Bachelorettes Headline Chick Jam Benefit Friday at Hal & Mal'sThe first of several events scheduled around this year's 5th Annual JFP Chick Ball is this Friday night in the Red Room at Hal & Mal's. The Bachelorettes will bring their wigs and their talent to the stage with all …
Future of the Newspaper? You May Use a ‘Home Computer' To Read ItThis classic newscast from 1981 is too good to pass up. Major newspapers putting their stories online -- without the fancy photos "and the comics." But would they every really replace the "20 cent edition" in print?
Tweeting Pivotal Moments in World HistoryIt seems like everyone has a Twitter account these days. Aging Politicians. Pro Athletes. Even MC hammer has gotten into the mix. But what about the historical icons of the past? If they had Twitter, then what would they twitt...ahem...tweet? …
Blues Legend Koko Taylor Passes AwayKoko Taylor, a Chicago blues icon who was scheduled to appear at this year's Jubilee!JAM, died today of complications following surgery on May 19th. She was 80 years old. More at Chicago Tribune and Jubilee!JAM news.
Starting OverWe've heard a lot of talk about change the past couple of years from a political standpoint. However, my approach to change is more personal - and probably long overdue.
Time to Hit Re-set, JacksonAs I sit waiting for the returns on election night, I can't help but reflect on the mess that was the last four yearsand what got us there. As much as anything else, the need for media sensationalism and pandering …
[JFP Photos] Following Harvey JohnsonPhotography intern Bryant Hawkins followed Harvey Johnson today in his final day of general electioneering. Check it out at http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/photos/category/76.
Oxford attorney explodes gun lie about SotomayorUp in Oxford, Tom Freeland is taking on the morons who are passing along the myth that Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor wrote her Princeton thesis about gun control. Tom writes:
How Do You Think Conan Did?I grew up wanting to be Johnny Carson -- I thought he was a comedic genius and I watched more religiously than I imagine most teens did in the 80s. While Jay seems like a nice guy, I never really …
5th Annual JFP Chick Ball *Weekend* Coming July 25-26The 5th Annual Chick Ball will be Saturday, July 25, and will again benefit the Center for Violence Prevention. We bought them a new mini-van last year; this year our goal is to raise at least $20,000 in seed money …
I grew up wanting to be Johnny Carson -- I thought he was a comedic genius and I watched more religiously than I imagine most teens did in the 80s. While Jay seems like a nice guy, I never really …