AltWeeklies Wire
More Picky Vegetariannew
The one type of "sandwich" that lends itself well to almost any ingredient or lifestyle is a quesadilla.
Jackson Free Press |
Amber Helsel |
01-16-2014 |
Food+Drink
I Am Not Impressed With Dr. Kingnew
I was not one precious little bit impressed with the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial in Washington, D.C. I was stunned at just how unmoved I was.
Jackson Free Press |
Carole Cannon |
01-16-2014 |
Commentary
Trayvon, Black Manhood and Lovenew
I want to be loved by an unreasonable love that knows the only reason we're still here, breathing, imagining, fighting, wandering and wondering is because of the unreasonable work of a small but committed group of black southern unreasonable lovers.
Jackson Free Press |
Kiese Laymon |
01-09-2014 |
Commentary
Closing Out 2013—The Year's Best Albumsnew
A Great Big Pile of Leaves and several other exceptional acts provided some much appreciated quality to 2013’s musical offerings.
Jackson Free Press |
Micah Smith |
01-09-2014 |
Music
The Sex, Drugs and Wolves of Wall Streetnew
“The Wolf of Wall Street,” starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Jonah Hill, is a maniacal roller coaster of excess.
Jackson Free Press |
Jordan Sudduth |
01-09-2014 |
Movies
Eat Your Vegetablesnew
While being a vegetarian is a seemingly easy avenue to being healthy, it’s easy to create more bad habits.
Jackson Free Press |
Amber Helsel |
01-06-2014 |
Food+Drink
Tips for Beginning Runnersnew
If one of your goals for 2014 is to hit the ground running (literally), consider these tips from Jeremy Jungling.
Jackson Free Press |
Amber Helsel |
01-06-2014 |
Health
Tags: running tips
Don’t Assume I’m Angrynew
I am so sick of hearing about the "mad black woman," whether it's directed at the first lady or someone right here in Jackson.
Jackson Free Press |
Funmi F. Franklin |
01-02-2014 |
Commentary
Tags: mad black woman
Overcoming Ableismnew
When my twins were diagnosed with autism at age 2, I did what most parents do: I learned how to advocate for my kids.
Jackson Free Press |
Laurie Bertram Roberts |
01-02-2014 |
Commentary
Wacky Fitness Tipsnew
We've all heard the usual health tips—drink water, exercise, eat healthy and less. But here are a few lesser-known fitness tips.
Jackson Free Press |
Amber Helsel |
01-02-2014 |
Health
Mississippi Prisons End Conjugal Visitsnew
Launched in the early 1900s, Mississippi’s was the first and longest-running conjugal-visit program in the nation.
Jackson Free Press |
R.L. Nave |
01-02-2014 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: Mississippi Prisons
Mandela and the Southnew
When Nelson Mandela spoke to the U.S. Congress on June 26, 1990, the godfather of modern-day Republican obstructionism, the late U.S. Sen. Jesse Helms of North Carolina, wasn't in the chamber.
Jackson Free Press |
Joe Atkins |
12-27-2013 |
Civil Liberties
Trustmark Settles Suit Over Feesnew
If you've banked with Trustmark National Bank in the past few years, you could soon collect a sort of New Year's bonus.
Jackson Free Press |
R.L. Nave |
12-27-2013 |
Business & Labor
2013 Highlight Reelnew
This past year has given us some memorable up-and-down sports moments, both as a state and in the greater sports world.
Jackson Free Press |
Bryan Flynn |
12-27-2013 |
Sports
Mentoring: A Friend for Lifenew
The word "mentor" is incredibly common these days—a good sign that more and more people understand the need to help young people, especially those unfortunate enough not to have a strong family support bases.
Jackson Free Press |
Donna Ladd |
12-19-2013 |
Advice
