Jackson Free Press

Evangelist Prez Steps Down Because ... Gay?

Oh. My. Word. When I was editor of the Colorado Springs Independent, this right-wing preacher was one of the most outspoken in the city's Religious Industrial Complex (with Focus on …

20/20 Special on People of Privilege: Friday, November 3, 8 PM CT

From abcnews.com: A two-hour special on people of privilege: those who flash their money to gain entrance into college, and others who use their keen celebrity likeness to get red-carpet …

EXCLUSIVE: City Attorney In the Money?

City Attorney Sarah O'Reilly-Evans could collect up to $650,000 on the $65 million convention Center bond proposal, according to a clause in her city contract, first revealed publicly on Nov. …

American Idiot

Dear Senator Kerry:

Please do not run for president again in 2008.

Making Elbow Room

Police Chief Shirlene Anderson has been pushing the idea of a misdemeanor jail as part of her plan to battle repeat offenders in the city.

Residents To Legislature: Please Help

The Battlefield Community Association has a new way to fight crime in West Jackson: Members are taking the fight to the Legislature.

Return of The Dems - What Would It Mean?

The battle for the 110th Congress is looking more promising for Democrats this year. National polls, like a Reuters/Zogby poll released last week, show that voters will favor Democratic candidates …

no. 07 November 1 - November 8

<b>Backing for Blanche</b>

An initiative is underway that I believe is of great importance to all Mississippians. The first black U. S. Senator, Blanche K. Bruce, R-Miss., who served during reconstruction has never …

[Drink] Dead Guy Ale

The word rogue brings many images to mind. When considering myself, for instance, I am roguishly handsome and roguishly charming. For beer drinkers, the word rogue brings to mind Rogue …

Theater Round-Up!

It's 1962, and Tracy Turnblad is the girl to know. She's a big girl with big hair, a soft heart and a passion for dancing. She's not a closet dancer, …

[Music] It Needs To Be Felt

A month ago, Brad Goodwin was waiting for his turn at an open mic night in Baton Rouge. The 21-year-old was ready. He had been playing music since he was …

The Best In Sports In 7 Days

College football, West Virginia at Louisville (6:30 p.m., ESPN): Hey, here's a Big East game that matters (for a change).

A Sad Day, Indeed

BREAKING: D.A. Drops Bombshells

In the game of legal chess that recent indictments of Mayor Frank Melton have become, District Attorney Faye Peterson fired bombshells back at Melton and his attorney Dale Danks Tuesday, …

Lifting the Hoods in Baltimore

So, do y'all think this frat at the hoity-toity Johns Hopkins University on up in Baltimore is integrated?!? AP is reporting:

Winners of the MS' Best Awards

Here is a listing of the winners:

Donna Ladd and Kamikaze of the Jackson Free Press take home honors at the 1st Mississippi's Best Awards.

Ravens Rough Up Saints

The Baltimore Ravens hand the New Orleans Saints their first home loss of the season, 35-22. Take that, Mother Theresa. Steve McNair got the Ravens going, running for one touchdown …

NFL Preview: Ravens at Saints

Preview

The New Orleans Saints return to action after a bye week, playing host to the Baltimore Ravens (Sunday, noon, Ch. 12). The Ravens are led by quarterback Steve McNair, the …

In the U.S. Senate Race, Vote Against Everybody

California is currently considering Proposition 85, a bill that would require any teenage girl living in an abusive household to confront her abusive parents before having an abortion--even if her …

[Halloween Special] Smell My Feet

OK, rule one: Never, ever teach this chant to a school-age boy, especially of the Monkey persuasion. Yeah, it makes you feel like "cool mom" for a moment, but repetition …