Thoughts on Spike Lee's Comments in OxfordThought you all would find this interesting: Spike Lee visited University of MS today (something I had heard nothing about here locally) and made national news.
Bush Overheard Trying to Secretly Justify WiretapsAP is reporting that, after reporters were asked to leave, President Bush privately (he thought) told the Republican Caucus his rationale for wiretapping Americans without their knowledge:
Love Isn't Just For BreedersTyler Luna, 18, who is from Terry, Miss., and Brandon Tate, 21, who is from Baton Rouge, La., are approaching their first anniversary. They live together in Brandon.
New Releases: The Lovetones "Meditations"<b>The Lovetones — "Meditations"</b> Purveyors of psychedelic paisley pop a la post Sgt. Pepper's Lennon meets "Waterloo Sunset" take note. These metaphysical wordsmiths bridge that beautiful gap to cerebral and heady new traditionalists in a pastoral wash of The Church …
New Releases: Adult. "Gimmie Trouble"<b>Adult. — "Gimmie Trouble"</b> Adam Lee Miller and Nicola Kuperus are the brain and brawn behind Adult., a Detroit- based retro-electro/dance punk unit that has released 2 LPs and several EPs since 1999. Because they also run the Ersatz Audio …
The Naked TruthWe could hardly look at how we love in Mississippi without a tour of our own red-light district. Despite the conservative religious climate of our state, we have no shortage of exotic dance clubs and business is brisk.
The Art of LoveIt is said that "life imitates art," so who better to ask about love than Wendy Eddleman and Rob Cooper? Both artists are Jackson natives, have jobs working for some of Jackson's most recognized artists and are active in their …
Are The Baptists To Blame?Mississippi is for lovers, but even the greatest love stories sometimes hit a snag. As of 2001, Mississippi had an annual divorce rate of 5.4 percent, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. That rate was surpassed by only six other …
‘There Is Sexiness In Longevity'Dean and Ann Blackwell of Jackson are approaching their 25th wedding anniversary, and they've been together for 28 years. They have four children, aged 13 to 20. Dean had to catch a flight early in our interview, but I BENT …
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Next Stop, Tyler?Despite promises to the contrary, Jackson Mayor Frank Melton still has not filed for homestead exemption status in the city he governs, according to information obtained from the Hinds County Tax Assessor. Melton filed for homestead exemption on the house …
ARTICLE: Sharpton Knocks "Boondocks"Aaron MacGruder indicated on Nightline last month that as a satirist, there are some things he may say that will rub people the wrong way. I don't know he was expecting this sort of a rub.
BoozeTalk: Drink PinkI've never been a froufy drinker. Not really. My favorite cocktails have a couple ingredients max, and don't go anywhere near a bottle of simple syrup, or a blender for that matter.