Stop Playing GodRight now, there is a lively discussion at jacksonfreepress.com about the upcoming May 21 state execution of Earl Berry, who was convicted Nov. 29, 1987, for the murder of Mary Bounds.
[Sue Doh Nem] The Next GenerationPoochie: "It's me, the talking, literate black dog. Today, I'm starring in a sitcom pilot called 'Ruff Times,' an updated version of the famous television series 'Good Times.' Kunta 'Rahsheed X' Toby is the executive producer, writer and director, and …
[Kamikaze] Stop Bragging, AmericaAmerica is arrogant. But before you right-wingnuts paint me with the "anti-American'' brush, observe a more practical scenario: Close your eyes and imagine your workplace. Now picture one of your colleagues coming over to your desk and crowing about how …
[Gregory] The Waggina MonologuesTwo weeks ago, I attended the 10th anniversary of "The Vagina Monologues" in New Orleans. The entire weekend was an anniversary celebration of the first performance of the show and was a vehicle to bring awareness to the issue of …
Melissa DiFattaI first met my wife at Hal & Mal's after an art opening. I asked for her phone number. She replied: "I'm Melissa Baria. If you want to call me, you can remember my name and look it up in …
Review: The Black KeysThe album integrates punk, metal and country into its traditional style, and on most tracks, a big, cinematic sound takes the place of previously intimate, lo-fi recordings.
The Sked<em>Friday, May 9</em><br /><b>College baseball</b><br />North Carolina A&T at Jackson State (3 p.m., Jackson)<br />Auburn at Ole Miss (6:30 p.m., Oxford, 97.3 FM)<br />Memphis at Southern Miss (7 p.m., Hattiesburg)<br />Mississippi State at LSU (7 p.m., Baton Rouge, La., CSS/620 …
No Laughs in Email HoaxThere are some sick puppies out there. This release from the Attorney General's office details an e-mail hoax that threatens the life of the recipient and demands payment:
BREAKING: Supreme Court Rules Against BerryUpdate: Today, the U.S. Supreme Court denied the appeal of doomed prisoner Earl Berry. His attorney, Jim Craig, released the following statement:
JAM! Announces 2008 ScheduleZZ Top, The Ohio Players, Blind Melon, Eric Church, Mel Waiters, Hurt, Blue Mountain, Egypt Central, Hill Country Review, Endeverafter, Backdoor Slam, Jonzetta, Speakeasy
Two Upcoming Events at The Church Triumphant<b>May 4 - Pastor Tonya Ware's Birthday Celebration.</b> Come join us as we celebrate the life of this awesome woman of God! The celebration will take place during the 10 a.m. Sunday morning worship service.
‘Wishy-Washy Approach To Public Policy'Jackson Mayor Frank Melton dismissed rumors at a Monday press conference that he had forced a local contractor into subcontracting a Louisiana company he originally favored to remove debris from an April 4 storm in North Jackson.
Big Fix Rig Needs Cats to Spay This WeekIf you have a cat that needs to be fixed—you know who you are—the Big Rig Fix is doing low-cost spays and neuters in Jackson five days a month, and are in town this week (May 1-3) with not enough …
B.B. King Homecoming June 6Schedule for the B.B. King Homecoming Festival has been announced; will play Indianola, Vicksburg, Tunica and Bonnarro in June.
A Man Shortage?No, this isn't some desperate rant about finding a mate. I'm talking about a bonafide, honest-to-God decrease in male births.