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JRA Mulls Tax District for Old Capitol Green
The Jackson Redevelopment Authority is considering establishing a special tax district to helping finance a $27-million parking garage and adjoining commercial space in the Old Capitol Green development.
Don't Fall Off Cliff, House Told
What seemed like a hundred House Appropriations Committee members, their staff members and others crammed into a room built for half that number this morning at the Capitol to sift through a telephone book-size legislative budget report.
[Rob In Stereo] Knocking The Hustler
Perhaps the bar has been set unreasonably high for Jay-Z's "Blueprint 3." Invocation of 2001's "The Blueprint" alone sets expectations soaring. Add to its title the list of contributing superstar producers and the knockout lead single, and "Blueprint 3" has the makings of a album of the year.
Breaking Up is Hard to Do
Too often, the break-up song subgenre is not diverse enough. There are several types of break-up songs, generally falling under one of two tents.
[Herman's Picks] Vol. 7, No. 41
It's Friday; it's payday, and the drinks are cold.
The Crest of the New Wave
Daniel Guaqueta, the 36-year-old drummer, introduced me to his other two mates, guitarist Brent Varner, 23, and bassist Tyler Baker, 24. This trifecta of talent became Buddy & the Squids after a chance meeting at the church during the summer of 2011.
Magnolia Roller Vixens
One week from today, most of the nation will take a break from work and celebrate Independence Day. To get a jump on the holiday, this Saturday, June 29, is shaping up to be one of the busiest days for metro area events.
Eclectic Collection
In a modern-looking building of ash and concrete and glass, tucked away in the woods off Interstate 55’s Frontage Road, you can find two things: a lot of books and a lot of art.
Saudi Arabia Rejects Seat on UN Security Council
Saudi Arabia on Friday rejected its freshly-acquired seat on the U.N. Security Council, saying the 15-member body is incapable of resolving world conflicts such as the Syrian civil war.
Amen, Smoke , by Charlie Braxton
Feb. 26, 2004—Whoever coined the phrase "where there's smoke, there's fire" must have been a fan of Jackson-based rapper Smoke D. When Smoke hits the microphone, he spits nothing but blazing lyrics filled with a burning truth that ignites your soul like a serpentine fire, giving you the kind of tingling sensation that you get in your spine when someone confronts you with a verity so profound that you can't help but shake your head and say "amen."
First Gubernatorial Candidate Debate Sept. 29 at Belhaven
WHAT: The first of four 2003 gubernatorial candidate debates to be held across the state. The event is being sponsored by WLBT-TV and Belhaven College and will be aired live on WLBT-TV.
[Jacktown] Aggressive and Musical, by Alphonso Mayfield
What's up, Jackson? I want to update you on a few develops on albums from some of your favorite Jacktown artists. With all the excitement going on surrounding Jubilee! Jam I decided to kick back, relax and wait for all these hot records to be released. Let's start off with a video shoot that should be going on in Clarksdale. You might remember my mentioning the group Hollow Point Disciples who are signed to Sony Music Entertainment. The group is reportedly planning an elaborate video shoot in their hometown, and some of Jackson's finest are planning on making cameos. More soon.
The Jazz Singer, by Charlie Braxton
Singer Al Jarreau is one of those ultra-rare artists whose artistry easily defies labels and categories. To traditional jazz fans, Jarreau is best known as a jazz singer whose penchant for head-spinning aural acrobatics took up the mantle of scatting and vocalese from the likes of Oscar Brown Jr. and the legendary Jon Hendricks of the vocal trio Lamberts, Hendricks and Ross. To many older fans of R&B, he is known for his sophisticated mixture of jazz and rhythm-and-blues.
AT&T Seeking Revenge in New Bill?
If telecommunications giant AT&T gets its way, customers will have to call Washington, D.C., regulators to lodge complaints.
Space to Contemplate
The Mississippi Library Commission is a catalyst for contemplation nestled in a wooded quadrant off the southern end of Ridgewood Road on Eastwood Drive in northeast Jackson.
Williams: Hustle and Fight
Ted Williams says the key to unlocking Utica's economic-development potential just might start with a lunchtime eatery.
Jakob Clark
Before he even moved back to Jackson in December 2012, Jakob Clark, one of Jackson's music-scene veterans, already had the concept for Whitespike in his head.
UMMC Expansion Continues
Travelers on Lakeland Drive west of Interstate 55 will have to deal with delay-causing construction a little longer.
Stokes Takes Another Bite at Curfew Apple
Ward 3's Larita Cooper-Stokes has been trying to reinstitute a city curfew for young people.
Israel Prepares to Free Palestinian Prisoners
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced a public uproar Monday over the impending release of more than two dozen Palestinian prisoners convicted in deadly attacks as part of a U.S.-brokered package to restart Mideast peace talks.