Justice Dance MixVice records proudly announced the signing of parisian techno powerhouse JUSTICE. Comprising of gaspard augé and xavier de rosnay, JUSTICE first came to the attention of the dance world cognoscenti through their absolutely joyous remix of simian's "never be alone" …
Rep. Erik Fleming Launches JFP BlogFollow news about the legislative session and ask direct questions of Rep. Erik Fleming, D-Hinds, on his new JFP blog.
JFP Unveils Amped-Up 2006 Capitol BlogJan. 1, 2006—The Jackson Free Press has blogged about the state Legislature since we launched three sessions ago. This week, we introduce our even better JFP Capitol Blog just in time for the return of the state Legislature. This will …
Everything's Turning Up Rose'I've noticed lately that more and more rosé wines are turning up in our market. Around here, most people would see a rosé and write it off immediately as one of those syrupy, sweet blush wines like white zinfandel. Rosés, …
Young Influentials 2006Each January, the Jackson Free Press features the year's top young influentials—Jacksonians 35 and under making a difference in the community and having a positive influence on others.
Convention Center At Risk?In 1995, Jackson Mayor Harvey Johnson Jr. and local business leaders managed to convince legislators to authorize more than $17 million to build the Telecommunications and Conferencing Center, now due for a ribbon-cutting in a couple of weeks on Pascagoula …
She's Got A New AttitudeIn a surprising move last week, Lt. Gov. Amy Tuck stepped away from her usual role as the governor's mouthpiece to come out in favor of a cigarette tax.
Kim And Klarissa HardyEveryone has heard of the Hardy boys—that determined brotherly duo—but even they would be no match against the Hardy twins. Kicking off our Young Influentials line-up this year, Kim and Klarissa Hardy, 22 and natives of Texas, are forces to …
Let Me Count The WaysWhen my assistant editor, Casey Parks, left the JFP last month to go on to graduate school, she wrote a goodbye editor's note that made me cry. I admit I was touched by what she said about me, the city …
[Stiggers] Tricklin' On DownBrutha Hustle, the Carlton Sheets of the ghetto, introduces Hustle-Nomics 2006, a plan that helps financially challenged individuals supplement their current income within an inflated economy.
[Greggs] An Angry Young WomanTopics often jump out at me over the course of a week. This week, everything was jumping, and not a one of them was staying down. I went over my last columns in my head wondering what to pontificate about …
No. 17, January 12-18I had not anticipated incurring the wrath of Mr. Kamikaze by my offhand remark about rap, but since he has become enraged, ("Disrespecting Rappers," Jan. 5-11. 2006), I suppose I should look for some redeeming quality in his genre.
The Best In Sports In 7 DaysFigure skating, U.S. Championships (7:30 p.m., ESPN2): For the first time since 2002, figure skating matters.