AltWeeklies Wire
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
Cook Shows Real Hillbilly 'Balls'new
Despite lack of mainstream push, country singer finds indie success.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
James Kelly |
05-31-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: balls, Elizabeth Cook
There's Something About Bill: Talking Heads Speaknew
Pundits weigh in on Richardson's campaign.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Nathan Dinsdale |
05-31-2007 |
Politics
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
Miami Bass Revivalnew
Bonde Do Role revives Miami bass circa 2 Live Crew's "Pop That Coochie," replete with nasty lyrics.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Mosi Reeves |
05-31-2007 |
Reviews
Everclear's Afterglownew
Art Alexakis speaks about growing old, listening to butt rock and being on welfare.
INDY Week |
Robbie Mackey |
05-31-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Everclear
A Spoonful of Rock Sensibilitynew
Spells goes down easy despite being slightly jumbled.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Besha Rodell |
05-31-2007 |
Reviews
'Gutterfly' Resurrects Funk of 70s Blaxploitationnew
Hip-hop trio fleshes out substantive musical qualities on conceptual album.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Chad Radford |
05-31-2007 |
Reviews
Comas Alivenew
Frontman Andy Herod talks happiness and returning South.
INDY Week |
Grayson Currin |
05-31-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: The Comas
