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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

Stuck Like Chucknew

"But I do know that Bubba Q. Citizen and Pookie D. Public will have to spend their weekend beer and grocery money on gas just to drive their hoopties to work."
Jackson Free Press  |  Ken Stiggers  |  05-31-2007  |  Comedy

Tomorrow's Stormsnew

Devastating storms will only get worse if we don't address global warming.
Jackson Free Press  |  Kamikaze  |  05-31-2007  |  Commentary

Flat World, Deep Gamenew

Super Paper Mario is essentially one big in-joke, but as fun as it can be to play, it's time for the Mario series to break new ground.
Jackson Free Press  |  Nick Judin  |  05-31-2007  |  Video Games

This Won't Stay in Vegasnew

A wedding in Vegas, and a slim, new-fangled Caesar salad.
Jackson Free Press  |  Jacob Mossholder  |  05-31-2007  |  Food+Drink

Shish Your Kebabsnew

Shish kebabs have a long storied history, though it can be hard to find.
Jackson Free Press  |  Sarah Christine Bolton  |  05-25-2007  |  Food+Drink

My Mississippi Deltanew

Without the Delta, Mississippi would lose part of its color -- part of its history. We hold even the ugly parts close to our hearts, though we don't like to admit it.
Jackson Free Press  |  Lori Gregory  |  05-25-2007  |  Commentary

Ghetto Madenew

Bruh Sylvester: "This 'Ghetto-Made' artwork is titled 'Black Entertainment Television 21st Century Ghetto Radio.'"
Jackson Free Press  |  Ken Stiggers  |  05-25-2007  |  Comedy

With a Good Intentionnew

People come up and thank me all the time for being "daring," or "courageous," or "fearless." But daring? That's the price we pay as journalists.
Jackson Free Press  |  Donna Ladd  |  05-25-2007  |  Commentary

Drinking Wine with a Vulcannew

Caroline Lacy braves pointy ears and pickup lines at her first Star Trek convention.
Jackson Free Press  |  Caroline Lacy  |  05-25-2007  |  Culture

A Weapon for Ragenew

Kamikaze defends Rage Against the Machine for speaking out against President George W. Bush.
Jackson Free Press  |  Kamikaze  |  05-17-2007  |  Commentary

It's a Mad Crunchie Worldnew

"On this episode of 'All Gods Churn Got Shoes,' viewers will witness the busy activity of Crunchie Burga World."
Jackson Free Press  |  Ken Stiggers  |  05-17-2007  |  Comedy

Our Way of Lifenew

When African American men treat black women like they are all over-sexed "ho's," they help perpetuate the legacy of slavery.
Jackson Free Press  |  Melishia Grayson  |  05-17-2007  |  Commentary

Que Sera Sadillanew

A journey from Mom's taco hell to quesadilla heaven.
Jackson Free Press  |  Margaret Cahoon  |  05-17-2007  |  Food+Drink

Get Wet on the Okatomanew

The Okatoma River can get crowded on the weekends, but it can throw the unwary a rapid or two.
Jackson Free Press  |  Reed Branson  |  05-17-2007  |  Sports

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