Proposing a New ModelThe Internet provides a plethora of information, making it easier to find sources of unprejudiced information about any number of subjects, and sometimes making it more difficult for those who would use distortions of information to manipulate the public.
Relish In The HellishThe tagline of Bill Maher's documentary on the faults of religion, "Religulous," touts the film as the "#1 Sacrilegious Comedy in America." Maybe I was under a rock while Lionsgate was promoting the film, but this tagline introduces a concept …
[Herman's Picks] Vol. 7, No. 27The week of the St. Paddy's Parade is, without question, the biggest party of the year in downtown Jackson. Every venue close to downtown joins in the spring celebration with all manner of music.
[Pass The Mic] Non-NegotiablesI once knew a girl who would never date a guy who didn't wear good shoes. Where many women first look at a guy's smile, eyes or physique, my friend had to check out his feet.
Charly AbrahamAnxiously sitting at a corner table in the Hal & Mal's Restaurant downtown, 58-year-old Charly Abraham talks about his passion for music.
Mississippi Tourism to Benefit from Tax Incentive BillOn Tuesday, one of the bills Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour signed into law expands tourism sales tax incentives to casinos for developing resorts and tourism projects unrelated to casino activities. The projects can include theme and water parks, museums and …
South by Southwest - Day OneToday marks the official start to South by Southwest, the four day Austin music festival and conference that is one of the most exciting and stressful weeks of a music fan's or industry employee's year. According to http://sxsw.com, over 1800 …
Wednesday's Starting FiveGolden Eagles hold off Bulldogs. Tougaloo is on the big stage tonight. MSU's Justin Varnado is a center of attention. Majors climbing.
Melton to Democratic Party: ‘Go to Hell' (Updated)Mayor Frank Melton told the Jackson Free Press Tuesday that the Jackson Municipal Executive Democratic Committee can "go to hell" for disqualifying him to re-run as a Democrat in the May primaries. "As far as I'm concerned, that Democratic Committee …
City Money Out of Jackson's Hands?Senate Bill 3268, which Gov. Haley Barbour signed into law March 11, authorizes the city of Jackson to hold a referendum vote on whether or not to approve an additional 1 percent sales tax increase. It is expected to annually …
Recio Attorney Challenges RetrialCynthia Stewart, the attorney representing Michael Recio, filed a motion (PDF) today accusing federal prosecutors of violating government policies by retrying Recio and Jackson Mayor Frank Melton. Recio is Melton's former bodyguard and his co-defendant in a case concerning the …
Mississippi Received $180 Million in AIG Bailout BucksDespite Gov. Haley Barbour's objections over taking federal bailout funds, Mississippi was one of six Southern states to receive $100 million or more from the American International GroupAIGbailout money, according to the Institute for Southern Studies Facing South online magazine.
Spring Break Lunch with the Mayor[verbatim] The City of Jackson's Safe Neighborhood and Youth Development Division will host "Lunch With the Mayor in the Park" at Lake Hico Park on Thursday, March 19, 2009, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Area youth on spring break …
Anxiously sitting at a corner table in the Hal & Mal's Restaurant downtown, 58-year-old Charly Abraham talks about his passion for music.
Golden Eagles hold off Bulldogs. Tougaloo is on the big stage tonight. MSU's Justin Varnado is a center of attention. Majors climbing.