Going ‘Round in CirclesWhat's the toughest thing to get people to talk about? Crime? Race? How about commercial development? Funding city services? These are the types of social topics that are being tackled around the country in "study circles," an approach to community-building …
CRIME: Playing the NumbersThe question of whether Jackson is "safe" has become about as polarizing as "Ford vs. Chevy" or "fats vs. carbohydrates." It depends on whom you ask. Crime is up 15 percent. Crime is down this month. Crime skyrocketed in February. …
In Search of Veggie DiningI became a vegetarian a little while after my first visit to Kansas. Outside of Dodge City, out on the highway, is a special turnout with an overlook sign. The sign intrigued me, because a cursory glance didn't reveal any …
Not Once Ever HeardWho's to say Jackson teens never speak up? On Friday, March 28, at New Stage Theatre, the public ear was allowed to hear that voice. Their objective: to spread their word and raise money to support their Annual Migration Tour …
TEST DRIVE: A Utility Vehicle, Thank You"Well, in a way, a boring truck sort of appeals to me," said Mr. K, on our way to the Toyota dealership. We were headed out there to see a Toyota Highlander, which I thought he might appreciate, as he'd …
Protesting ProtestOver a hundred thousand protesters took to the streets across the country the week the war started—but not to protest the war. They were protesting the protest of the war. They chanted, carried signs and held banners proclaiming "God Bless …
Dance the Fondren ElectricDana Reed's voice lilts up at the end of each phrase as she describes her upcoming, April 10th dance performance entitled "Inside Herself/Cell." A 23-year-old student teacher in the Power APAC program in Jackson, Reed teaches modern dance under her …
AVANT GARDENS: Gardening for DummiesJerry Palmer won our immediate respect when he pointed up at the 100-foot pine tree in our yard, and a good-sized limb from the top cracked and landed with a thud at our feet. Jerry was volunteering his time and …
Proud to be an AmericanWe only lost three distribution spots due to our last issue, which offered dissenting views to the Iraqi War. We knew when we switched last issue's cover story at the last minute from the state of the crime debate in …
Running Of The Bullyers have had a lot of trouble with the law in the past year, but the school is thinking of changing its fight song to "Jailhouse Rock." ... You can't blame Jerry Krause for quitting as Chicago Bulls GM due …
WINE: L'Affaire du VinNorm Rush will never forget his first. In the most soulful baritone voice this side of Barry White, he imparts every detail. Rush positively glows as he recounts that one sacred moment of passion when the light came on and …
WAR: In the Faces of the ChildrenApril 3, 2003 Marking the spot where the Tigris and Euphrates rivers meet is an apple tree with a double trunk. This gnarled tree bears a bronzed plaque: "Here the holy tree of our ancestors Adam and Eve grew." For …
No more hockey in JacksonThe Jackson Bandits announced on Friday that they would be suspending operations for the 2002-03 season. They say there will be no more hockey in Jackson unless a new stadium is built to meet their scheduling needs. And lawmakers are …
FILM: Soul Sisters<i>The following featured films are screening at the Crossroads Film Festival April 3-6. Call 948-3531 for tickets; see their Web site for schedule.</i>