AltWeeklies Wire
Tails of Katrinanew
As the world struggles to rescue thousands of human flood victims, we can't forget the other evacuees: the animals of New Orleans and the Gulf Coast.
Jackson Free Press |
Knol Aust |
09-08-2005 |
Disasters
Tags: disasters
Shelter in a Stormnew
While many residents of Jackson pick up debris and haul off trees, contract for home repairs and fret over heat without air conditioning, people crowded into the Mississippi Coliseum are struggling with the harsh truth that they have probably lost everything.
Jackson Free Press |
Casey Parks |
09-05-2005 |
Disasters
Tags: disasters
Batman Had Robin, Han Had Chewie ...new
With the Blackberry-like Sidekick, you feel as if you’re “always on,” particularly if you use AOL instant messaging and like to get e-mail instantly.
Jackson Free Press |
Todd Stauffer |
07-28-2005 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Mayor Changes Story, Admits Leaknew
Soon after taking office, the new mayor of Jackson, Miss., changed sworn testimony, now admitting that he leaked a document to the city's Gannett-owned daily when he was head of the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics.
Jackson Free Press |
Adam Lynch |
07-24-2005 |
Media
Tags: media
The Road to Meadville seriesnew
AltWeeklies Award - Investigative Reporting
Jackson Free Press |
Donna Ladd |
07-20-2005 |
Media
The Killen Verdict, Explainednew
The Edgar Ray Killen trial ended in his conviction for manslaughter in the deaths of three civil rights workers, not murder. A historian looks at why that happened.
Jackson Free Press |
Howard Ball |
07-07-2005 |
Race & Class
Tags: race relations
After Killen: What's Next for Mississippi?new
A Neshoba County native spent a week at the Edgar Ray Killen trial asking victims' families, activists and everyday citizens if Mississippi is ready to now do the hard work of racial honesty and reconciliation.
Jackson Free Press |
Donna Ladd |
06-22-2005 |
Race & Class
Tags: race relations
Myrlie Evers-Williams and the Power of Onenew
Myrlie Evers-Williams talks about the need for change, the pain of losing a husband and her new book, “The Autobiography of Medgar Evers,” edited with Manning Marable.
Jackson Free Press |
Lynette Hanson |
06-09-2005 |
Race & Class
Tags: race relations
Life Management Made Quickienew
Folks are starting to get used to the concept of wikis, Web pages that can be edited and added to from within the browser window itself, while you’re viewing the page.
Jackson Free Press |
Todd Stauffer |
05-12-2005 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Gas Price Hell: Is the End Drawing Nigh?new
The skyrocketing price of gas may mean worse things than you think.
Jackson Free Press |
Adam Lynch |
05-12-2005 |
Business & Labor
Tags: business & labor
In God He Trustsnew
Progressive evangelical Jim Wallis says the religious left and middle are rising against the right. "[T]he privatizing of faith is the great evangelical heresy of our day. Again, God is personal and never private. Let’s talk about a public God who cares about the world."
Jackson Free Press |
John Sawyer |
03-24-2005 |
Religion
Tags: religion
W-O-M-E-N: In Mississippi, Are Women on the Side?new
The role of women has progressed in Mississippi, but how far? Are women still left out?
Jackson Free Press |
Casey Parks |
03-19-2005 |
The War on Women
Tags: women's issues
Answer in Baton Rouge?new
Potter looks at positive alternatives to juvenile detention centers.
Jackson Free Press |
Brett Potter |
02-24-2005 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
First Do No Harm: State Struggles with Record of Juvenile Injusticenew
The state of Mississippi has abused and tortured juvenile delinquents for years. Will a federal lawsuit finally prompt change?
Jackson Free Press |
Donna Ladd and Brett Potter |
02-24-2005 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
A Bad Rap? A Collision of Politics and Musicnew
Hearn explores the history of rap - its connection with politics, misogyny and vulgarity.
Jackson Free Press |
Adrienne Hearn |
02-24-2005 |
Race & Class
Tags: race relations
