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With Great Power
I met my first super-hero—the amazing Spider-Man—when I was around 7 years old. I am 24 now and still keeping up with many of those same comics on a monthly basis. Like the Greeks and Romans, these characters—Batman, Superman, Flash, Spider-Man, the X-Men and thousands of others—comprise American mythology. Everyone knows Spider-Man, particularly after the first "Spider-Man" movie, directed by Sam Raimi, broke box-office records and was so well received by the public.
THEATER: Long, Blessed Summer
"Blessed Assurance," a play about Freedom Summer 1964, is at New Stage Theatre Jan. 29-Feb. 1 and Feb. 5-8.
School Movies
OK, some are better than others, but all the following movies set in one way or another in a school are worth renting, if for no other reason than to remember that you're not the only one having to deal with crap at school. And if you have any time left after watching all of these, revisit the school-themed slacker classics "Ferris Bueller's Day Off," "Dazed and Confused" and "Fast Times at Ridgemont High."
Staging Steel
Get your tickets now! "The Sound of Steel" will run May 13-15 and May 19-21 at the Mississippi Metropolitan Dance Academy of Fondren.
Politically Incorrect Dining
With all the advice given to the new Legislature about education, tort reform and the economy, I have not read or heard one person address the most important decision made by anyone on a per diem—where to eat. Initially I was shocked by this oversight. On reflection, however, I understand it. The waters of political correctness are treacherous. Recent examples include Trent Lott and Hillary Clinton, proving most politicians only open their mouths to change feet.
(Barber) Shop Talk
Until recently, I had not been in a barbershop in nearly 10 years. I have always been a bit lackadaisical when it comes to my hair. For starters, I have one of those "woke up underneath a van at a Phish show" kind of beards that seems to have a life of its own, with no hope of containment.
City Watch: Bills, Busses and Closed Doors
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Mississippi Voter Forum, Debates On Way
From the Mississippi League of Women Voters: A Political Forum on Saturday will
Election Day. Secretary of State Eric Clark will lead the introductory Political Forum, then U.S. Representative Benny Thompson and Mississippi Supreme Court justices will be featured in four televised debates sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Mississippi and WLBT-TV (Channel 3) this month. A panel of journalists and League members will question the candidates in each debate.
Scott Crawford
Scott Crawford, a retired clinical neuropsychologist and a member of Jackson’s ADA Advisory Council, has spent years advocating on behalf of people with physical disabilities in the City and working to see important changes to Jackson's streets and sidewalks implemented.
Civil Rights Trail Book Aims to Make History Easy to Digest
By highlighting cities that played host to significant events during the civil rights movement, a new book aims to make that complex history easier to understand and to pass its legacy on to younger generations.
Alonda Thomas
Jackson State University recently named Alonda Thomas as its new associate vice president for University Communications as well as its chief communications officer. Thomas assumed both positions on July 6.
Tears, cheers, fears and too many beers
Dr. S here, still trying to wash out the pepper spray I took in the face last Saturday during the postgame celebration after Ole Miss upset sixth-ranked Florida, 17-14. Meanwhile, here's a few notes to tide you over until my brain and vision clear (Did I mention that my Cardinals-Angels World Series pick is looking good?) …
Mayor Hopefuls Looking for EPA Decree Solutions
It’s been four months since the Jackson City Council agreed to the consent decree from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Miss. Lawmakers Pass Incentives for Tire Maker
A Japanese company will get incentives that could be worth more than $330 million to build a tire manufacturing plant in Clay County.
Outlets, Tourism and the Walthall Hotel
Yates Construction, Spectrum Capital and the state of Mississippi officially broke ground last week on the state's most aggressive commercial outlet to date, The Outlets of Mississippi in Pearl, even though construction has been happening for months.
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.
Was William Brown an Open-Carry Casualty?
William Brown’s wife, DeUndra, believes her husband was victimized twice—once at the hands of his killer and again by a state law that allows people to carry guns openly.
JSU Salvages Homecoming After Grambling No-Show
The Jackson State University football Tigers woke up winners Saturday morning, and made the best of a bad situation by celebrating homecoming with a scrimmage and concert at Veterans Memorial Stadium.
Jackson Failing at Health for Women
Last month, Self magazine’s website revealed its ranking of the healthiest U.S. cities for women.