Linnie Gordon and Charlie T. HubbardLinnie Gordon and Charlie T. Hubbard believe in patience and letting things happen as they may. In their case, patience and time proved to be a gift.
[He Drank, She Drank] Vol. 8, No. 40A guy and a girl walk into a bar... No, not like that! These two liquor-loving socialites review some of their favorite drinks and favorite recipes.
The Best In Sports In 7 DaysDoctor S sez: If you think the game of musical chairs in college sports is over, think again.
Celebrating ManhoodWhenever I've had something I needed to say to my brother but couldn't verbalize, I wrote him a letter. There have been two letters, in particular, that have proven to be the most important. And this, in a way, is …
City Not Giving Financial DetailsDetails on financing for the proposed convention center hotel are still under wraps, as the city puts together an official proposal for the Jackson City Council that may include using funds designated for redevelopment of areas affected by Hurricane Katrina.
AG Can Sue BP without OKBritish Petroleum announced that Mississippi will receive a total of $65 million to fight oil coming onto the beaches and for tourist advertising, but Attorney General Jim Hood says he requires none of those funds to pursue a suit against …
Without Federal Funds, JPS Needs $2.5M from CityUncertainty about $187 million in federal aid is forcing Jackson Public Schools into awkward contortions as the district prepares its budget for the upcoming school year. The district will likely request an additional $2.5 million from the Jackson City Council …
Stop Threatening AGs AuthorityThis month, Louisiana Attorney General Buddy Caldwell reported that he will beg the Louisiana Legislature for $27 million to sue oil giant BP for the damage the company's oil is doing to Louisiana's lucrative fishing and tourism market.
[Stiggers] Kicking Some ButtJudy McBride: "Greetings, Ghetto Science Public Television viewers! Welcome to the premiere edition of ‘Ghetto Psychology Today.' The objective of this television show is to discuss, analyze and understand aspects of human behavior from a Ghetto Science Team perspective.
Bad Business or Bad Math?In a column published June 3 ("Payday Lending: Bad Business" by Scott Colom), JFP readers met a man named Mike (an alias for a supposed payday loan customer.) I'd like for you to meet a real payday loan customer: Gracie.
[Hutchinson] What We Can't Do About BPFormer Secretary of State Colin Powell minced no words in an interview with ABC News recently. Powell said President Barack Obama should muscle BP aside and move in with "decisive force." The general had one thing in mind: military-type response …
Men We LoveIn most cases, stereotyping is a bad thing. Fairness dictates that we avoid it all costs. But it's safe to say, as actress Mae West once did, "Men are all alike, expect the one you've met who's different."
Things We Leave BehindRecently, local artist Jason "Twiggy" Lott abandoned his canvases and paintbrushes for a hammer and nails. Now pursuing his art full time, Lott, 30, spends a lot of his time as a scavenger, scrounging through old parking lots, abandoned houses …
Cooking for DadI have always heard that the way to a man's heart is through his stomach. If that's true, Father's Day will be littered with messy kitchens and burned cookies.
Alyssa Wolpin SilbermanAlyssa Wolpin Silberman considers herself a fighter. When she moved to Jackson Florida in the early '90s, she started volunteering as an escort at a woman's clinic at a time when bomb threats and violence were a common occurrence throughout …
In most cases, stereotyping is a bad thing. Fairness dictates that we avoid it all costs. But it's safe to say, as actress Mae West once did, "Men are all alike, expect the one you've met who's different."