Bring-Your-Bomb-To-Work DayAs you may have seen on the local news a couple of days ago, a Utica woman finds what appears to be a pipe bomb in her mailbox. Her solution? Bring the device to work for a second opinion. <b>Huh???</b>
The Joy of 12,000 FeetWhat's a middle-aged Jackson dad doing taking a month-long backpacking trek through some of the most rugged vistas in the U.S.?
Got Rights? The ACLU's Freedom Party – June 30Join the ACLU and the Jackson Free Press for a Freedom Party outside at 930 Blues Cafe on Friday, June 30, featuring performances by Willie King and other local artists. Admission: $5 for ACLU members and board members: $10 for …
[Lott] We, the PeopleOn July 4 Mississippi is a sea of stars and stripes—red, white and blue. Our flag reminds us that the freedoms Americans enjoy were outlined when our founders signed a Constitution that began with three simple words: "We the people." …
‘Net Neutrality' Struggling in US SenateThe Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation failed to add an amendment to the "Advanced Telecommunications and Opportunity Reform Act" that would guarantee "net neutrality." The vote, 11-11, means that the amendment didn't get the majority it needs.
Sign the "Buffoonery and ‘Bad Hair'" Petition!Ads from Dr. Miracle (http://drmiracles.com) have appeared in black magazines and are highly offensive. The same company also makes African Pride products. I see no African pride coming from this company.
Non-Corporate Coffee LocatorJust came across this -- click to Delocator.net to find the non-corporate coffee houses either close to home or when you're traveling. Nice not only because it's an option other than Starbucks (which is also listed) but for the fact …
Madison County Journal Profiles MeltonOoo, look at this. The Madison County Journal has a rather glowing profile of Melton this week. Some money quotes:
[Liquor] Shooting The BoozeMany of us have suffered through a night where we stoop to liquor and dark lighting to lick our wounds and rebuild our faith in life and love. Unfortunately, there are precious few road maps to the potential scumminess of …
[ArtTalk] The Fire This TimeI'm not from Mississippi, but I have lived here off and on for enough years that I have a certain attachment to the state. I was lucky enough to attend a rather fine state university located in Mississippi, thus creating …
State of Emergency, ReloadedJackson Mayor Frank Melton declared an official state of emergency for the city of Jackson June 22, outlining a stricter curfew for city minors. He then announced an update to the state of emergency to council members at the June …