AltWeeklies Wire
People of the Moundsnew
If your description of Native Americans includes "primitive" or "savages," listening to retired archeologist and Jackson resident Sam Brookes will blow your mind.
Jackson Free Press |
Ronni Mott |
10-03-2014 |
History
Singing to My Soulnew
As a part of my mission to be a better me, I recently began searching for a part of me that I'd lost over the years.
Jackson Free Press |
Queen Folayan |
09-07-2012 |
History
Finding the Mayanew
Dr. George Bey does not subscribe to the belief based on the Mayan calendar that the world will end Dec. 21, 2012. However, he has a request of believers: "Please give me your money a few days before," he says. "I would like to use it toward research."
Jackson Free Press |
Trip Burns |
03-22-2012 |
History
Irish Heroesnew
The Irish have given hope to the modern world. Somehow, some way, wiser heads were able to prevail in Northern Ireland—the bloody violence has halted, and peace reigns. Will the same hold for Iraq and Afghanistan? Only time will tell.
Jackson Free Press |
Richard Coupe |
03-16-2012 |
History
Little Flagsnew
An original work of Howard Bahr reminiscing about his grandfather, a war veteran during his last days in Biloxi, Miss.
Jackson Free Press |
Howard Bahr |
06-16-2008 |
History
Tags: history
The Next Generationnew
Today, I'm starring in a sitcom pilot called Ruff Times, an updated version of the famous television series Good Times.
Jackson Free Press |
Sue Doh Nem |
05-08-2008 |
History
Tags: history
The JFP Interview with 'Mark Twain'new
Hal Holbrook has been playing Mark Twain for more than 40 years. On the eve of his first performance in Jackson since the '70s, he talks about race, the press and, of course, Mark Twain.
Jackson Free Press |
Ronni Mott |
03-09-2007 |
History
Tags: history
History as Artnew
A new project records oral history for the Library of Congress.
Jackson Free Press |
Natalie A. Collier |
02-04-2007 |
History
Tags: history
Heaven on Earthnew
The International Museum of Muslim Cultures brings an exhibit on the rise and fall of Timbuktu.
Jackson Free Press |
Natalie A. Collier |
12-19-2006 |
History
Tags: history
