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Hexakosioihexekontahexaphobianew

In the days since Rev. Jerry Falwell died, much has been written about his influence on politics, but relatively little has been written about his hexakosioihexekontahexaphobia -- that is, his fear of the number 666.
Jackson Free Press  |  Brian Johnson  |  05-31-2007  |  Commentary

Saving the Planet the Easy Waynew

Recycled toilet paper and compact florescent bulbs are two easy ways to do the Earth right.
Jackson Free Press  |  Brian Johnson and Nick Judin  |  04-19-2007  |  Culture

The Big Lienew

Why Mayor Frank Melton's crime-fighting tactics do not reduce crime.
Jackson Free Press  |  Brian Johnson  |  04-19-2007  |  Commentary

'Tis the Seasonnew

As we enter the season of martinis, give Ciroc or Hendrick's a try.
Jackson Free Press  |  Brian Johnson  |  11-18-2006  |  Food+Drink

I Got Mugged by the NOPDnew

It began with a pee sting set up around a lone porta-pottie -- it ended 16 hours later, when we were finally released from the Orleans Parish Prison.
Jackson Free Press  |  Brian Johnson  |  10-27-2006  |  Commentary

National Beernew

A sentimental tribute to Lone Star Beer by way of France and Yugoslavia.
Jackson Free Press  |  Brian Johnson  |  09-21-2006  |  Food+Drink

An Ass Cape and a Dreamnew

The Miss Mississippi Pageant is the gravest threat facing Christian marriage in the Magnolia State today.
Jackson Free Press  |  Ali Greggs and Brian Johnson  |  07-28-2006  |  Performance

Shooting the Boozenew

In a world of deception, of push-up bras and hair plugs, the drink tells all.
Jackson Free Press  |  Ali Greggs and Brian Johnson  |  07-15-2006  |  Food+Drink

When Jackson Burnednew

On the anniversary of a Southern town's destruction, we must remember what the Civil War meant, both then and now.
Jackson Free Press  |  Brian Johnson  |  05-18-2006  |  Commentary

The Second Stormnew

A new congressional report on the Katrina response further perpetuates Gov. Haley Barbour's "Mississippi Myth" that this state responded better to the hurricane than Louisiana.
Jackson Free Press  |  Brian Johnson  |  02-23-2006  |  Commentary

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