AltWeeklies Wire
Straight in 2008new
'Twas the day after Christmas, and all through the nation, not a consumer spent a dime, because of financial desolation. A broke employee re-sold Christmas gifts to buy gas for his automobile. Holiday poverty is very surreal.
Jackson Free Press |
Sue Doh Nem |
12-27-2007 |
Comedy
Tags: humor & satire
Eye From the Eastnew
Coming to the States was a necessity for me to be able to think clearly without facing the aggressive power of the Arab culture. I am like a survivor from a wreck, but I do not want to run, leaving others stuck there, alone. I want to cure my past wounds, to help myself be stronger in order to stretch my hands out to my own country.
Jackson Free Press |
Kawkab al-Thaibani |
12-27-2007 |
Commentary
'I Question America'new
Mills' book is worth reading, not only because it is well written and thoroughly researched, but also because it describes the life of a person who would rank in the top 10 of the most important and essential Mississippians of the last 50 years.
Jackson Free Press |
Jere Nash |
12-13-2007 |
Nonfiction
Have Crustaceans, Will Drinknew
Pair an "oaky" Chardonnay with these two crab dishes to bring out the natural, distinctive flavors in both.
Jackson Free Press |
Farley Walker |
12-13-2007 |
Food+Drink
Son of a Preacher Mannew
Thorn's albums are grounded by gravelly blues vocals, experimenting with country, rock 'n' roll, blues and gospel.
Jackson Free Press |
Lindsey Maddox |
12-13-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Paul Thorn, Long Way From Tupelo
Protecting God's Green Acrenew
Warning to all politicians: While you're bickering and lying about each other, and fighting over who owns God, the Green Revolution has arrived. And guess what: It's not for free-love hippies anymore.
Jackson Free Press |
Donna Ladd |
12-13-2007 |
Commentary
A Brainwashed State of Christmasnew
Holiday encouragement for the hopeless, jobless, broke and stressed out individual who feels like ending this year with a bang or two.
Jackson Free Press |
Sue Doh Nem |
12-13-2007 |
Commentary
Blame It On Hip-Hop ... Againnew
It's embarrassingly easy to blame hip-hop or a "street" mentality for today's "urban holocaust." But do you really think these events are happening because black kids are listening to Soulja Boy? Hell no! It's simple: M-O-N-E-Y and the lack of it.
Jackson Free Press |
Kamikaze |
12-13-2007 |
Commentary
The Darker Side of Christmasnew
In a time of terror alert levels, a war seeing American kids dying overseas daily and division within the country unlike that seen in decades, maybe American listeners are ready for a thoughtful song reminiscent of simpler times of Christmas' past.
Jackson Free Press |
Rob Hamilton |
12-11-2007 |
Commentary
I Think I'm In Love, Againnew
Though she put us through a rough year (Soulja Boy anyone?), hip-hop promises to end 2007 with a bevy of strong releases that will remind us why we fell in love all those years ago.
Jackson Free Press |
David Dennis Jr. |
12-11-2007 |
Music
The City That Care Rememberednew
Joshua Clark's memoir is, quite simply, a mess of beautiful language, heart-wrenching tales, drunken vagaries and eccentric characters.
Jackson Free Press |
Gary Sheppard |
12-11-2007 |
Nonfiction
Told You Lott Would Quitnew
Sen. Trent Lott, R-Miss., planned his retirement well, resigning from the U.S. Senate at the best time to reap plump benefits.
Jackson Free Press |
Erik Fleming |
11-29-2007 |
Commentary
Loving the Lienew
A look into the pre-traumatic holiday depression of unemployed and financially challenged individuals.
Jackson Free Press |
Sue Doh Nem |
11-29-2007 |
Comedy
Tags: humor & satire
The Blind Hatred of Three Brothersnew
As a middle-school boy, I felt this maniacal surge of fury (since pegged as jealousy), and felt compelled to find the kids who were buying Hanson's albums and smash their CD players. Today, I think I'm finally ready for their bubble-gum goodness.
Jackson Free Press |
Rob Hamilton |
11-28-2007 |
Commentary
Mississippi's CIA Connectionnew
This story of the CIA reads more like a thriller than a history book.
Jackson Free Press |
James L. Dickerson |
11-28-2007 |
Nonfiction
