AltWeeklies Wire
The Death of a Criticnew
Legendary film critic Roger Ebert passed away last Thursday at age 70 after battling cancer.
Jackson Free Press |
Anita Modak-Truran |
04-11-2013 |
Culture
Risky Business at the Nurserynew
Would-be and weekend gardeners are flocking to stores this time of year with hopes of finding already-started plants to put in their gardens.
Jackson Free Press |
Jim Pathfinder Ewing |
04-11-2013 |
Gardening
Tags: Organic gardening
Paper, Pleasenew
In an age when most written communication has gone digital, the wedding invitation stands stalwart as a physical, mailable item.
Jackson Free Press |
Kathleen M. Mitchell |
04-07-2013 |
Commentary
Miracle Juicenew
Making your own juice is quickly moving from trendy juice bars into home kitchens.
Jackson Free Press |
Kathleen M. Mitchell |
04-07-2013 |
Food+Drink
Mind Over Musclesnew
Jiu-Jitsu practitioners use the other person's momentum and weight against them.
Jackson Free Press |
Bryan Flynn |
04-07-2013 |
Sports
Tags: Jiu-Jitsu
DIY Potting Soil Gives Organic Plants a Big Startnew
To give your crops the best start, use organic or homemade potting soil.
Jackson Free Press |
Jim PathFinder Ewing |
04-01-2013 |
Gardening
The Madness So Farnew
This year's NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament has reached the Sweet Sixteen. We've seen some entertaining games the first weekend, including some surprises no one expected.
Jackson Free Press |
Bryan Flynn |
03-29-2013 |
Sports
Debate in a Fighting Worldnew
If you missed it, the big news last week comes from a mixed martial arts fighter, Fallon Fox, whose license to fight in the state of Florida under review. Fox is the first openly transgender fighter in the MMA sport.
Jackson Free Press |
Bryan Flynn |
03-22-2013 |
Sports
Taming the Televisionnew
Turn off the TV and take those kids exploring outside!
Jackson Free Press |
Kelly Bryan Smith |
03-21-2013 |
Advice
Not Saying We’re Perfectnew
Bluesman Bill "Howl-N-Madd" Perry isn't really howling mad. Even when he opens the door of the Two Stick restaurant here for our interview, he has a grin on his face as wide as the swath of sunshine that follows him in.
Jackson Free Press |
Joe Atkins |
03-21-2013 |
Commentary
Sweet Orange Tubernew
Sweet potatoes are a more versatile ingredient than they are given credit for—try something new, like sweet potato salad.
Jackson Free Press |
Robyn Jackson |
03-21-2013 |
Food+Drink
Take It to the Streetsnew
"Urban warriors" is what I've dubbed the growing group of people of all ages in Jackson who are determined to reverse the narrative here. These are people who know that crime is a symptom of much larger problems, and who don't try to use the problem as a way to get cheap votes or attention.
Jackson Free Press |
Donna Ladd |
03-15-2013 |
Commentary
What's in a Name?new
One of the most interesting things about Irish culture is the unique names--and pronunciation of those names--that have resulted from the linguistic shift from old Irish to modern English.
Jackson Free Press |
Kathleen M. Mitchell |
03-15-2013 |
Culture
Feeding the Massesnew
Braised pork cooks long and slow, so it’s a great dish to make during a party.
Jackson Free Press |
Spencer Nessel |
03-15-2013 |
Food+Drink
Why Guinness is Greatnew
Guinness is more than a drink to Ireland—it is part of the country’s legacy.
Jackson Free Press |
Kathleen M. Mitchell |
03-15-2013 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Guinness Beer
