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The Museum Rebornnew
The new Mississippi Museum of Art, set to open June 9, changes the rules on how we interact with art.
Jackson Free Press |
Nientara Anderson |
06-07-2007 |
Art
Tags: visual arts
Girls Shackled, Abusednew
Staff at the Columbia Training School for troubled girls allegedly shackled eight girls, some for more than a week -- will this mean that Columbia, which is already under a federal consent decree, must finally close?
Jackson Free Press |
Brian Johnson |
06-07-2007 |
Children & Families
Tags: children & families
The Truth Can Hurtnew
Even before testimony began in the federal kidnapping and conspiracy trial of James Ford Seale, a reckoning of sorts began when prospective jurors had to face race history most Mississippians never discuss in public.
Jackson Free Press |
Donna Ladd |
06-07-2007 |
Commentary
Dig Deepnew
Brotha Hustle: "As long as there is confusion, war, price gouging and turmoil in the land this summer, get ready to dig deep in your pockets, folks."
Jackson Free Press |
Ken Stiggers |
06-07-2007 |
Comedy
Tags: humor & satire
Do-oversnew
It began when a child asked, "When do we get to do 2006 over again?"
Jackson Free Press |
Lori Gregory |
06-07-2007 |
Commentary
Dredging Up the Past: Why Mississippians Must Tell Our Own Storiesnew
As the federal kidnapping trial of alleged klansman James Ford Seale begins, we look at how we got here, how the media gets the story wrong and why Mississippians must tell the full story of past crimes.
Jackson Free Press |
Donna Ladd |
05-31-2007 |
Race & Class
Tags: race relations
Jackson's Budget Crisis Deepensnew
City Council voted to reduce the salaries of two rejected department heads; meanwhile, the state auditor has asked for budget documents.
Jackson Free Press |
Brian Johnson and Adam Lynch |
05-31-2007 |
Policy Issues
Tags: public policy issues
A Letter to Caller Number Onenew
As the trial of James Ford Seale begins, some ask that we "let sleeping dogs lie" -- but in this case, it is vital that we disturb the peace.
Jackson Free Press |
Natalie A. Collier |
05-31-2007 |
Commentary
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
Tags: humor & satire
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
Tags: 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
