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City Sets Fine for Riding Without Helmet
The Jackson City Council passed an ordinance Tuesday that requires cyclist to wear a helmet, or face a $75 fine.
MLK Day Still a Problem in Mississippi
The third Monday in January presents a conundrum for many folks in the Deep South, made even more complicated by the fact that today is also the day the first African American president is sworn in for a second term.
Roll Call: See How Your Mississippi Senator Voted on Charter Schools
Wondering who voted for and against the Senate Charter School bill on Wednesday? Here's the list.
Castle Doctrine: Not So Cut and Dry
In 2008, Justin Vanquez Thomas, 24, shot and killed Dexter Harris outside the Southaven Performing Arts Center.
One City, United and Divided
Within two months, the city of Jackson and community leaders have unveiled several programs that claim the same goals: to unite Jacksonians, promote the capital city's positive features and move Jackson into a better future.
A Disconnect Between Violence and Television
If there's any soul-searching among top television executives about onscreen violence contributing to real-life tragedies like the Connecticut school shooting, it isn't readily apparent.
Full List: Oscar Nominations are big for 'Lincoln,' Skip Over Affleck, Bigelow, 'Skyfall'
Complete list of 85th Annual Academy Award nominations announced Thursday.
Steroids Fallout: No BB Hall for Bonds, Clemens
No one was elected to the Hall of Fame this year. When voters closed the doors to Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Sammy Sosa, they also shut out everybody else.
Answering the Mailbag
I figured because it is the beginning of a new year, I would open up the ole reader mailbag and respond to some of your questions from last year.
Making Music Together
If you are a fan of local music in Jackson, you probably know Valley Gordon and Taylor Hildebrand. Not only are they great musicians, but they also create community all around them.
Creativity Over Razzle-Dazzle
My favorite films of the past year are not the prettiest, but the ones where my perspective shifted in some way or where something new was added to the cinematic vault.
It's the Weekend!
On Saturday, Jackson Bike Advocates' monthly Community Bike Ride is at 6 p.m. at Rainbow Natural Grocery Cooperative.
JFP 2013 College Basketball Preview
College football has left us only bowl games to feast upon, the NFL regular season is beginning to reach its conclusion, and we are thinking about college basketball.
Mississippi Women’s Basketball Relies on Key Metro Area Graduates
The metro area is known for producing some of the state’s best players. This season, graduates of several local high schools are big contributors to the state’s largest women’s basketball programs.
RIP DJ Razzle K
“He was where you went to get quality music,” Tony B says. “Razzle K took hip-hop from the streets and started a movement with those park jams. Then he took hip-hop from the park and into the club and radio.”
Keys N Krates Bring Live Remixing to Martin’s
The past few years have seen resurgence in the popularity of electronic music. Dubstep is used to sell cars and computer operating systems.
