Made In MississippiBack in 1980, seven years after the opening of the Mississippi Film Office (then called the Mississippi Film Commission), Ward Emling spent a lot of time answering the phone.
Hot Rod Staying In Hub CityGood news for Southern Miss fans; linebacker Rod Davis says he's going to come back for his senior year. That's bad news for the teams on the Eagles' schedule.
Jack StevensJack Stevens greets me at the door of his Belhaven Heights triplex from the comfort of his wheelchair, a result of an unfortunate accident three years ago that keeps him for the most part immobile. A cloud of faded red …
THEY DID: Queen Makes Big-Ass PromiseNot too long after I met Jill Conner Browne, I was bouncing around Downtown alongside a huge rolling crown. I was wearing a sequined green padded number that flattened my boobs to my stomach, or so it felt, and caught …
A Spoken Word RevivalThe power of the spoken word needs to be felt by a variety of ages and races, says poet and activist Jolivette Anderson. Currently the artist-in-residence at Lanier High School in Jackson, Anderson is bringing her long-time poetry-hostessing skills to …
In the Name of Human DecencyRonald Chris Foster is still alive … for now. Amid rising dissent, on Jan. 6 Gov. Ronnie Musgrove temporarily stopped the execution of Foster, who was 17 when he attempted an unarmed robbery and caused the death of the store …
Life Lessons at the Honky Tonk"Let's go to the redneck bar," Blondie exclaimed from the backseat of my car. Three of us had just enjoyed a girls' day out after feeding the cows and touring my friend's farm in Canton. A little window-shopping and some …
Is Political Change Afoot?<i>"Bullet proof." "Political invulnerability." "Going to win." "Sure loser." The problem with conventional wisdom is that it is usually more self-fulfilling than wise, especially when promulgated by folks who just want to be right.</i>
Whatever Happened To ... ?Remember Tang Hamilton, the standout basketball player for Mississippi State and Lanier High? He's still playing basketball, working on getting back to the NBA by playing for Columbus, Ga., in the NBDL. He was named the developmental league's player of …
SPANN: Attitude Makes All the DifferenceSomehow a white co-worker and I found ourselves talking about race relations. Sitting comfortably in my downtown Jackson office a year after the controversial state-flag vote, we joked about Mississippi rednecks and the Confederate flag-emblazoned halter tops we hoped to …
Jackson Diary<i>Here's a great way to get into print in the Jackson Free Press. Just send us your true anecdotes, short tales and observations from your life in Jackson, or beyond if you think Jacksonians will enjoy your little story. Must …
South Toward HomeComing of age in Neshoba County, I considered Jackson the big city. I loved standing in the seat of our long turquoise Chevrolet, my left hand curled around my Daddy's neck as we sped from Philadelphia to Jackson, either down …
Bells of St. Peter'sThe bells of St. Peter's Catholic Church rang for 15 minutes starting at 6 p.m. on Wed., Dec 11. Fifty or so people hung their heads over their small white candles; some wept. The state of Mississippi had executed another …