Game On
Clever brides and friends-of-brides have come up with lots of games to liven up weddings, from the intimate gift-giving occasion of the bridal shower to the wild bachelorette parties.
Vivid Running
Each year, thousands of Hindus around the world celebrate Holi, a festival of colors commemorating the beginning of spring.
The Business of Beer
Last year, after several failed attempts, Mississippi lawmakers made it legal to produce and sell beer containing as much as 8 percent alcohol.
The Relevance of Black History
VIP Jackson magazine recently asked me to write an article on the continued relevancy of Black History Month. After writing what I thought was a candid, non-controversial piece, I received a call from the editor.
Invest in People, and Biz Will Come
Mississippi can't seem to stop wagging the dog when it comes to creating an inviting business climate.
Stinker Quote of the Week: 'Entitlement'
Section 5 gives the U.S. government the authority to pre-approve changes to voting policy in several states and counties with histories of voter suppression.
Claiming the Shake
Initially I didn't think it that big of a deal. I mean, the YouTube Harlem Shake videos were just that, right?
Liberty’s Kitchen: Jackson Bound?
Syrena Johnson never thought anyone evaluating scholarship applicants would even give her a second look.
Slow and Easy
Five Mississippi prisons are already privately run, but Adams County could be the first in the state to turn operations of its county jail over to a private firm.
Question o' the Week: What is your favorite locally owned alternative to a big-box chain business?
What is your favorite locally owned alternative to a big-box chain business?
You & JFP
Favorite quote: "17 has turned 35 , I'm surprised that we're still livin' , If we've done any wrong , I hope that we're forgiven"—John Mellencamp "Cherry Bomb"
JSU Aims High in Stadium Bid
Jackson State University is aiming for a lofty peak, hoping to fill what some see as a real need in the capital city with its plan to build a $200-million domed stadium on campus.
Robert Thompson: Family Man
Robert Thompson is no stranger to comebacks. This May, he's hoping to rally from a 2005 defeat by Frank Bluntson to win the election for Jackson's Ward 4 City Council seat.
Time to Think Small
I've been a bit amazed of late to hear all the hoopla over Sam's Club deciding to leave Jackson for suburban pastures.
Cowboys and Cutting Horses
Watching a highly trained cutting horse with "cow sense" is an athletic event on par with few equine sports.
PSC Approves Rate Increase for Miss. Power Plant
A state commission voted Tuesday to allow Mississippi Power Co. to start billing customers to pay for the Kemper County power plant it's building, but not as much as the company wanted.
Miss. Rep. Asks FBI to Review Candidate's Death
A Mississippi congressman on Tuesday asked the FBI to review the slaying of an openly gay mayoral candidate to determine if any federal laws might have been violated.
A Diplomatic Natural, Kerry Hits Ground Running
Secretary of State John Kerry schmoozed and cajoled his way through Europe and the Middle East on his first trip abroad as America's top envoy.