[Lott] Dodging BulletsMay 20, 2005 Mississippi dodged some big bullets last week when the Pentagon identified those military installations it recommends be closed or realigned. Mississippi's Congressional delegation will work to preserve Naval Station Pascagoula and Meridian's 186th Air National Guard unit …
Double A (a.k.a. The D.A.) Hits the Hop-Hop ChartsHip-Hop artist Double A (a.k.a. The D.A.) reaches "Top Ten" status in many record pools with his hit single called "Little Game, and is quickly becoming a well known name in the music industry. www.itsdoublea.com
The English Beat to hit Regional Hot Spot7/16-17 Pitchfork's Intonation Music Festival: Decemberists, Fiery Furnaces, Wrens, Broken Social Scene, AC Newman, Magnolia Electric Co., Four Tet, Go! Team, M's, Will Oldham - Chicago www.intonationmusicfest.com
Charlie Poole & the Roots of Country Music3 CDs, 72 TRACKS – FIRST BOX SET EVER COMPILED ON MUSIC, INFLUENCES, AND FOLLOWERS OF "THE PATRON SAINT OF MODERN COUNTRY MUSIC." HARD-LIVING BANJOIST, SINGER, INNOVATOR DIED 1931 AT AGE 39 – SET THE STAGE FOR JIMMIE RODGERS AND …
Sat., May 21: The Coming of Rock to W.C. Don's in JacksonOn Saturday, May 21st, a trio of rock and roll acts invite an all-ages crowd to W.C. Don's to witness the beginning of three potentially great rock acts. The bands consist of Fuzz Buster, The Suitors, and Apache Valentino (playing …
Barbour: Fund ‘Pet Projects' NowLast week Gov. Haley Barbour called the House and Senate back for a special session, to begin May 18, to continue slogging away at the state's almost $4 billion budget. Thanks to surprise revenue jackpots such as a recent $100 …
Just Eat - Don't LookMRE does not stand for mighty right eating, but according to those in the know—namely the United States military—MREs do the right thing for today's men and women who must have nourishment to do their jobs, while training or in …
[Dance] Very Special DanceA new type of dance show is coming to Belhaven College Friday, May 20. Belhaven's dance department has teamed up with Methodist Rehabilitation Center, the USA International Ballet Competition and VSA Arts of Mississippi (Formerly Very Special Arts) to present …
[Music] Wooden Finger EssentialsWooden Finger ushers an eerie, story-filled, guitar and voice repertoire into the Jackson music scene. Allison Jenkins, vocalist, and Matthew Magee, guitarist/fiddlist/violinist and more, not only contribute to the local music scene as extremely talented and well-trained musicians, but also …
Road RageThe hot-button drama "Crash" doesn't just throw down the race card, it plays 52-card pickup with it. Writer/director Paul Haggis draws characters of diverse economic and racial backgrounds and scatters them throughout the Los Angeles of Rodney King and Mark …
V-Mail Home: From Mississippi To Iraq And Back<i>He felt some jet lag his first day there, but not too much to keep him from sitting down at a computer and e-mailing his mother. Twenty-six-year-old Sgt. Vincent Thomas Clay made himself stay awake for his first 24 hours …
How To HelpAnySoldier.com's motto, "Freedom isn't free! Just ask any soldier …" speaks volumes. The next words on the Web site explain its purpose: "Want to send your support to a soldier in harm's way, but have no idea what to send, …
The ‘Perception' of The LedgerI used to work with someone who would infuriate me because—as I used to say somewhat venomously—she would "treat me as if I were as stupid as she is." Ever get that feeling? I've been feeling that way a lot …
[Fleming] Give Barbour Credit Where It's DueIn time, we all can agree on something in our political lives. This week, I can honestly say that I am in agreement with Gov. Haley Barbour on several points. First, I am glad that the governor has had a …