[Stiggers] God is FrowningBoneqweesha Jones: "Your favorite on-the-scene reporter is back for a special edition of 'Ghetto Dateline: Health Crisis in the 'Hood.' With me—live on location at Grandma Pookie's back porch via a camera phone, courtesy of Aunt Tee Tee and Brotha …
Ann HendrickAnn Hendrick, 46, remembers the "time of chaos" when Mississippi schools belatedly integrated.
Argue for Your LimitationsA few weeks ago, I told a friend of mine that I spend about an hour every morning writing in my journal. I began this practice last year when reading "The Artist's Way" by Julia Cameron. My friend was impressed, …
IRS Points Out Overlooked Benefits[Verbatim Release] MISSISSIPPI — The Internal Revenue Service today urged taxpayers to take a moment before they file their income tax returns to be sure they do not overlook several important benefits to which they may be entitled.
It Never StopsApril 3, 2007 We're on deadline, but I have to make a couple quick comments on Clarion-Ledger stories today. The first, on Melton's plan to increase the pace of demolitions, is a pretty solid story, with lots of facts and …
M-Braves To Hold Open HouseMississippi Braves fans can watch the team go through a workout during a team open house on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at Trustmark Park in Pearl. Admission is free and hot dogs and soft drinks will be given away.
City Faces $4.3 Million ShortfallDepartment of Administration Director Rick Hill reported to City Council today that the city is facing a $4.3 million budget shortfall.
Jackpedia ‘Beta' AppearsOK, y'all, I've been working for a little while on a new wiki site that's both been promised to area arts organizations and that, I hope, can grow one day to be a full-fledged member of the Jackson blogosphere all …
CAUTION: More Pet Food RecalledDel Monte is now on the list of recalled pet food. The long list now includes Pounce Cat Treats, Meaty Morsels and Jerky Dog Treats.
Crossroads Festival Winners Announced<b>Monday update: We're pleased to announce that "Oh, Mr. Faulkner, Do You Write?" won the Audience Choice Award this year.</b>
BREAKING: Ellis Attorney to Ask for RecusalLisa Ross, attorney for Michael Ellis, told the Jackson Free Press today that she is going to ask that hearing officer Charles McClelland recuse himself from the termination proceeding of fired Chastain Middle School principal Michael Ellis. She said a …
Will the Boys Choir of Harlem survive after Walter Turnbull's death?Walter Turnbull, founder of the Boys Choir of Harlem, died March 23 at the age of 62 due to complications from a stroke. I wasn't aware of this until today, and I also wasn't aware of the trouble the choir …