The Muffin Man
But mostly, I hate the fact the poor kid is going to be charged with...
I sure hate this happened. No, seriously.
Another Horn-Tooter
My interview with C.A. Webb for CONVERSATIONS magazine! Makes you feel kinda special, doesn't it, Ali? :-)
Silencing the Media, Hiding Crimes & Misdemeanors
A good story in USA Today about the "scorched-earth" assault on the media's ability to hold elected officials accountable:
Wii Are Not Amused
E3 has come and gone, and in the end, the main factor was, of course, the next-gen.
Well, technically next-next-gen, but I digress. The three consoles that made the show were the Nintendo Wii, the Playsation 3 and the tubby bucket of hardware known as the XBOX360. In terms of games, everyone had something to show, but in my opinion, the winner was Nintendo. For more in depth coverage on how the major companies did, check out Gamespot.com.
No News is Gannett News
If you missed last week's Publisher's Note, The Clarion-Ledger has tried to trick local distributors into signing on to a scheme called "TDN." Under TDN, distribution boxes around town would be replaced by Gannett boxes, which would be stocked to the brim with Gannett publications. Meanwhile, independent papers like the Jackson Free Press would have to pay at least $8 a month to distribute to each Gannett boxes, and we would be forbidden from placing our own boxes anywhere on the property. They actually had the gall to tell some distributors that the JFP, and other free publications, were "accepted" TDN papers, which isn't true. We hadn't "accepted" anything.
C. A. Webb Named President of Rankin County Arts Alliance, Featured in Rankin Ledger Today
Jamie Kemp (of the Rankin Ledger) writes:
Cyrus A. Webb is determined to use his new position as president of the Rankin County Arts Alliance to spread an appreciation for the arts in his native Rankin County. The Arts Alliance was established three years ago, and Webb said it is time for the community to become aware of its overall mission and goal.
Bush Defends Vast Domestic Spying
George Bush is trying defend the vast spying on Americans that was revealed this year.
POV: YO MOMMA!
Yo Momma! Mtv Tarzan Takes The Ghetto By Storm
(Reprinted here in its entirety with permission: http://www.eurweb.com/story/eur26236.cfm )
Roy Adkins, Darren Schwindaman, Latasha Willis and Jerrie Glasper all featured in June 2006 Conversa
http://www.authorsden.com/visit/viewarticle.asp?AuthorID=21877&id=21947
Howard Dean Sells Out
On last night's episode of The 700 Club, the bold and courageous leader of America's progressive movement sat down with Pat Robertson to assure him that the Democratic Party opposes gay marriage.
***Line-up for the JFP Chick Ball - TONIGHT, Red Room
The JFP announces our second annual Chick Ball, to take place at the Red Room in Hal & Mal's on Thursday, May 11, 2006, 6 p.m. To 1 a.m. The Chick Ball will feature music and performance by female musicians; an art auction of female artists, bellydancing, fashion and much more. Many local businesses are donating door prizes toward the cause. The event is 18 and up, and the cover charge is $5/$10 to qualify for door prize drawings through the night. 6:00 Cocktails and fellowship
Memphis, TN's SOULFLO Prepares to Gather at Tougaloo College
EXPERIENCE THE SOULFLO EXPERIENCE!
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Blogs
- Blues Marathon Traffic Advisories for Jan. 9
- JFP Wins 'Best in Division' in 66th Annual Green Eyeshade Awards
- JPS: Schools' Water 'Below Regulatory Limit for Lead,' Except for a Water Fountain
- Big Day: Flag Rally, Mississippi Primaries and Campaign Parties
- UPDATE: Boil Water Alert Lifted for Small Area of North Jackson
- Jackson State University Revises Spring 2016 Academic Calendar, Moves Commencement Dates Forward
- Chef Jesse Houston Is a James Beard Award Semifinalist
- Renamed Hal's St. Paddy's Parade to Honor Hal White, Benefit Batson Children's Hospital
- Jackson Pothole Report: Oct 20, 2015
- City to Estimate Water Bills During Verification Period