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Zombies and Filmmaking
Prepare Now for the Zombie Apocalypse! On Oct. 26, as part of the fourth annual Mississippi International Film Festival, zombies and their attendant goons will overrun the Russell C. Davis Planetarium for the annual Zombie Ball. The best zombie or goon costume will receive a prize.
Sound Exchange
The vinyl nirvana for Jackson's music nerds is returning, in the ninth 4 The Record! vinyl convention and swap, Sept. 28, at Hal & Mal's (200 S. Commerce St., 601-948-0888).
Stinker Quote of the Week: 'Messed-up Situation'
A&E's decision to sanction Phil Robertson is not an example of government censorship of an individual's right to engage in constitutionally protected speech. Rather, it was a business decision made by executives of A&E.
City Music
The Mississippi Museum of Art and St. Andrew's Cathedral will partner Jan. 7 for another edition of the "Music in the City" series.
This Could Have Been The Last Time ...
The NFL playoffs are set. Many of your favorite Mississippi players won't be participating ...
Become a Small-Time Banker; End Poverty
Nick Kristof's column today illuminates one very easy way you can help developing nations with only $25. Kiva.org allows you to become a microfinancier. You're technically not even donating the $25, just lending it.
Bush Tax Cuts Make Richest Richer, Middle Class Poorer
Big surprise, but here's the evidence from the congressional budget office that Bush's tax cuts are hurting the middle class and increasing economic inequality in the country:
Epps Says Do Best He Can to Operate MDOC
The Mississippi Department of Corrections may delay some renovation projects and counties may not get paid for housing some parole and probation violators until MDOC can transport them back to prison as the agency deals with continuing funding problems.
Colonel Reb Rides Again?
Doctor S will definitely be checking the Daily Mississippian's Web site this week.
Give It Up, Mr. Interception
Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre, aka Mr. Interception, talked the other day. Some interpreted his whining as a signal that Sunday's game will be his last in the NFL. Brett even wondered aloud if the Packers really want him to return. They insist they do. Doctor S has to admit that watching a future Hall of Famer throw 28 interceptions (so far) is entertaining, but it might not be the best way to run a football team. (Favre hasn't thrown a touchdown pass since Thanksgiving.) Meanwhile, at least one blogger says Favre is a publicity addict and wishes that he would just shut up. He's not the only one.
Mayor Lifts Jackson ‘Curfew'
The city of Jackson today lifted an emergency "curfew" that they told the JFP a week ago was not enforceable for either individuals or businesses. Here's the press release:
GOP Candidate Says Truck Burglarized While at Party Event
A Republican candidate for Mississippi governor says someone broke into his truck and stole campaign files while he was at an event.
Jamming at Cathead Jam
When creating Cathead Jam, Ardenland owner Arden Barnett wanted to have a festival that would bring musicians and fans together.
Jefferson Davis Estate Offered as New Home for Monuments
The final home of the president of the Confederacy is being offered as a new home for Confederate monuments.
Mississippi's Only Academic Hospital Cuts Jobs to Fix Budget
The University of Mississippi Medical Center is cutting jobs to deal with a budget shortfall.
Memorable Quotes from TEDxJackson
"There are as many ways to be creative as there are Muppets. And there are a lot of Muppets." —Kermit the Frog
Midtown Public Charter School Principal Resigns; Interim Found
Midtown Public Charter School is looking for a permanent principal, after the original head of school resigned in October.