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Bryan's Bold Predicitons

I was on a mission. Locked in a one-window room with no air-conditioning, just a laptop and a notepad, I began to burn up the Internet with my searches, watching film. My mission was to discover a bold prediction for the three FCS, formerly known as Division I, college football teams in Mississippi.

Charter Schools: The Devil's in the Details

Charter schools offer benefits, but the state must be cautious in using them. That mixed message emerged during a joint meeting of the Senate and House education committees yesterday morning where officials, community leaders and education advocates discussed the pros and pitfalls of charter schools.

[Herman's Picks] Vol. 8, No. 37

With summer starting and school ending, many of you might be looking for ways to relax.

[Pass The Mic] Auto-Tune: A Rant

There once was a local television commercial with cute children singing "This Little Light of Mine." One of the cutest things about children singing is the fact that they are children, and therefore they may not hit every single note spot-on. But this commercial was so far from cute I had to mute it every time it came on.

The Press and Politicians

Over the weekend, New York Times columnist Frank Bruni wrote about politicians' new "controlled and controlling approach" for talking to voters.

500 Years Later, Theological Debate Still Simmers

Is God's saving grace free to anyone who accepts Jesus, or did God predestine certain people for heaven and hell before the beginning of the world? That's a 500-year-old question, but it is creating real divisions in 2013 in the nation's largest Protestant denomination.

EastGroup, Bagwell and Aspire

Jackson-based EastGroup Properties has been enjoying increased revenue and profit in its third quarter as an increasing number of tenants rent industrial space from the company.

[Music] Honky-Tonk Heaven

After just the first few chords, it feels like the band Juanita Family And Friends are old friends. The Portland, Ore., sweethearts will perform at Hal & Mal's Restaurant on Wednesday, June 7. There's no better reason to skip Wednesday-night church than to attend this honky-tonk revival.

Get On the Bus

Not Just Another Package Store

Natchez holds a little sweet secret that has been a part of the historic landscape since 1979. It's the Old South Winery, which uses one of the state's perfect fruits: muscadines.

Big Gardens, Small Farms

This year, a group of individuals and organizations around the state are working together to develop the Mississippi Sustainable Agriculture Network.

The Sweet Side of Okra

Okra muffins are a great way to sneak in an unexpected vegetable.

Ole Miss Fracas Weeks in the Making

Around the time Fox News Channel was calling the presidential election in favor of President Barack Obama, black students at the University of Mississippi erupted with joy.

Best CD's of 2005

Herman's Best of 2005

2. Bloc Party- "Silent Alarm"3. Clap Your Hands Say Yeah- "Clap Your Hands Say Yeah"4. Broadcast- "Tender Buttons"5. The New Pornographers- "Twin Cinema"6. Sufjan Stevens- "Illinois"7. Death Cab for Cutie- "Plans"8. Mountain Goats- "The Sunset Tree"9. LCD Soundsystem- "LCD Soundsystem"10. Ladytron- "Witching Hour"11. Franz Ferdinand- "You Could Have It So Much Better"12. Rogue Wave- "Descended Like Vultures"13. Calla- "Collisions"14. Gravenhurst- "Fires in Distant Buildings"15. Arab Strap- "The Last Romance"16. Fischerspooner- "Odyssey"17. Matt Pond PA- "Several Arrows Later"18. Spoon- "Gimme Fiction"19. Garden- "Round and Round"20. Joy Zipper- "American Whip"21. Low- "The Great Destroyer"22. Stars- "Set Yourself On Fire"23. Architecture in Helsinki- "In Case We Die"24. The American Analog Set- "Set Free"25. Animal Collective – "Feels"26. My Morning Jacket- "Z"27. The Go-Betweens- "Oceans Apart"28. Art Brut- "Bang Bang Rock & Roll"29. Jens Lekman- "Oh Your'e So Silent Jens"

My Stocking Needs a Massage

Christmas. Next week. Gifts. Parties. Cards. Stress. Relaxation: You could use some right now, and we're betting the people on your gift list would love some, too. Sit down; take a few deep breaths and think. Who on your gift list has been really uptight lately and might enjoy a luxurious massage? Probably several names come to mind. Simple: Buy gift certificates to solve your problem and theirs at once. If you already have a favorite massage therapist, or the name of a highly recommended one, start there.

[TV] A Soapbox Alternative

Tired of standing on that shaky box of wood, the sound of your voice becoming moisture laden with 90 percent (or more) humidity? Take a cue from June Hardwick and Stacia Glasgow, two Jackson women who have traded in their soggy stances for the air-conditioned studio of public access television. Both Hardwick and Glasgow produce shows for Public Education and Government (PEG) Network Studios. The shows alternate weekly time slots at 1:30 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. Fridays on channel 18. Glasgow's "Candlewax Café" focuses on local visual, performance and literary arts, while Hardwick defines her "Village Drum" as more issue oriented.

Now, Just Who is Basil?

Broadstreet Bakery at Banner Hall, 362-2900, has among its November specials three low-carb alternatives, some new chicken dishes, a Lemon-Basil Pork Loin Sandwich and the return of Shrimp Pasta. … Flashbacks Espresso Café, 5620 I-55 South, 372-3220, brings a bit of nostalgia as well as a large variety of cappuccinos and lattes to the South Jackson area. About time, I'd say. There are lots of us sophisticated people out south of town, not that I drink coffee, but I've found out you can get those Italian-sounding cuppas (oh, I just love to hear Italian) minus the coffee.

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