AltWeeklies Wire
Letters From Vietnamnew
Once again, the American people are being told that we must support an indefinite commitment of troops halfway around the world or face calamity -- are we going to do Vietnam all over again?
Jackson Free Press |
Brian Johnson |
09-07-2007 |
Commentary
Go, Guilt-Freenew
It's easy to plan a green and relatively guilt-free vacation by adhering to these suggestions regarding accomodations, location, transportation and shopping.
Jackson Free Press |
Kelly Bryan Smith |
09-07-2007 |
Travel
Tags: travel
The 'In' Sound From Far Outnew
Started by the longtime guitar tech of Widespread Panic, Sam Holt, Outformation is anything but Widespread Junior.
Jackson Free Press |
Jason Bugg |
09-07-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Outformation
Melton Details Jefferson Davis Youth Campnew
Controversial Jackson Mayor Frank Melton admits to inviting two city staffers, who have both served time for felonies, to a week-long summer youth camp planned by the mayor.
Jackson Free Press |
Donna Ladd |
08-23-2007 |
Politics
Letter From the Czech Republicnew
Experiencing culture shock in the Czech Republic is more difficult when you only speak English -- it's OK, though, everyone loves Americans.
Jackson Free Press |
Kamikaze |
08-23-2007 |
Travel
Tags: travel
Theory of Gougenomicsnew
The more money you make, the more dollars they will get from you -- my brothers and sisters, this is the theory of gougenomics!
Jackson Free Press |
Ken Stiggers |
08-23-2007 |
Comedy
Tags: humor & satire
Red and Blue Quandrynew
Soon, Mississippi's primaries will be completely closed -- picking a side will mean far more than a year-to-year decision to follow the close races: the label will stick.
Jackson Free Press |
Dylan McLemore |
08-23-2007 |
Commentary
College Football Previewnew
Here are Doctor S' SWAGs (Sophisticated Wild-Ass Guesses) for the 2007 season in Mississippi.
Jackson Free Press |
Doctor S |
08-23-2007 |
Sports
Tags: sports & fitness
'High Cotton': Not For Sissiesnew
There have been hundreds, maybe thousands, of books written about the social, agricultural and economic attributes of cotton, but not until Gerard Helferich came along did anyone think to provide insight into what it is like to actually be a cotton farmer.
Jackson Free Press |
James L. Dickerson |
08-23-2007 |
Nonfiction
Cooking The Way the Ladies Wouldnew
Pasta Puttanesca, a savory dish once used to lure men to brothels in old Italy, is made even better with the right wine pairing -- with this brief recipe and wine guide, perfection is acheived.
Jackson Free Press |
Farley Walker |
08-23-2007 |
Food+Drink
Chance Fisher: Not 'Indie' Crapnew
Formed in a home named "The Yellow Submarine," the band has been defying the popular "indie crap" in favor of a rocking, psychedelic sound for the past four years.
Jackson Free Press |
Adrienne Hearn |
08-23-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Chance Fisher, Nocturne Attics
Nurse Tootie, Private Eyenew
The premiere of "To Catch a Predator Who Takes Advantage of Senior Citizens, Racial Minorites, Poor Folk, and the Uneducated."
Jackson Free Press |
Ken Stiggers |
08-15-2007 |
Comedy
Tags: humor & satire
Sicko Nationnew
The American health care system is badly broken, but it is not unredeemable. We, the people, have a say in it -- we just need to start speaking up.
Jackson Free Press |
Ronni Mott |
08-15-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
All About Kissing Babiesnew
This novel, which falls into the vein of "chick lit," won't evoke much thought, but it will make you smile, and that's reason enough to read it.
Jackson Free Press |
James L. Dickerson |
08-15-2007 |
Fiction
These Boots Are Made For It Allnew
The wrong footwear can make an outdoor excursion challenging, if not miserable -- take care in picking your boots, and don't let the new, lighter style of boot trick you into a bad hiking trip.
Jackson Free Press |
Reed Branson |
08-15-2007 |
Recreation
Tags: recreation
