Fear And Loathing In The Dirty SouthI'm an opinionated chick, but every now and then, an issue comes a long that, no matter how much I ponder it, I can't quite firmly take a side on it. Choosing one side would be denying the reality of …
[Kamikaze] Hello, Mayor JonesI was reading The Clarion-Ledger recently, and I came across something that made me laugh. Some parents in Florence are up in arms over their kids allegedly being harassed by police, in particular, by Sgt. Mike Crowdus. About 30 parents …
[Stiggers] An Inner-City Fairy TaleKunta Rahsheed X. Toby film working in conjunction with Ghetto Science Productions present "The Adventures of Sista Gurl, Honey Child: An Inner-City Fairy Tale."
[Turner] From Djembe To MPCThe drum is a super projection of the human voice. Human force is combined with other natural forces—skin of animal, hollowed solid tree-trunk, etc.—as a medium for arousing the attention and reaction of mankind. The drum and the drummer, in …
Robert ArenderIf you've been to Martin's Lounge more than twice, chances are you know Robert Arender. He's been a regular fixture behind the bar there for nearly 10 years now. For about eight of those 10, he's been bringing some of …
Smutty But WholesomeDoctor S was sitting in his personal jacuzzi in his office atop the JFP Tower the other day when he realized what's on his readers' minds (and nightstands):
New Beck Album Drops March 29Beck's long awaited new album, "Guero" on Geffen/Interscope will be in stores on March 29. In short, with my advance copy in long play I can say, it rocks. The first single, "E-Pro".....Think Novacane/Odelay. Produced by Beck Hansen, Tony Hoffer, …
Canadian Guitar Quartet at MillsapsWed., Feb. 23, 8 p.m. Academic Complex Recital Hall, Millsaps. $8, students free. The Quartet will also be conducting a free master class from 1-2:30 p.m. in the Academic Complex Recital Hall. In 1999, four of Canada's finest guitarists formed …
Mayor Announces, Melton PouncesFebruary 16, 2005 On Monday, Mayor Harvey Johnson Jr. announced what everyone already knows—that he will be on the ballot for mayor in May. Two hours later, challenger Frank Melton made another in a string of announcements—this time focusing on …
Juveniles: Help Is On the Way!Whether it's a 10th-grade boy skipping school twice a week or an even younger girl who defied the city's curfew laws, the Mississippi Legislature is ready to change the way it officially handles these scenarios.
Where the Men Eat MeatOn Feb 4, I went to the Wild Beast Feast 2005 at Broadmoor Baptist Church in Madison with about 1,000 other men, and only men. At 6 p.m., I showed up in my conservative-looking plaid dress shirt, pleated khakis and …