By Margaret Brinson, Managing Editor In South Africa, it is easy some days to forget you are anywhere but at home. Perhaps in Dallas or Detroit, or any other moderately large city in the United […]
Jackson’s Greyhound bus station. Trees and colorful flowers. A monkey and a lion.
All these and more were sold in framed and matted photographs by Union students at “Prints for People: A Photography Exhibition about Life, for Life.” The exhibit was held Sept. 9 at the Steel Fab Inc. lobby in downtown Jackson. […]
Approaching the West Tennessee State Fair, lights glittered and the Ferris wheel towered above the other rides. Despite sprinkling rain, Jackson Fairgrounds Park’s lots were packed with cars and visitors. Flashing lights illuminated food stands advertising assorted eatables.
Walking up to the old-fashioned ticket booth, the entry point to the fair, the sound of screaming attendees on wild rides and upbeat music blaring from speakers filled the air. The rides varied, from the laidback Ferris wheel to the gut wrenching “Cobra,” which twisted participants around in circles. Every ride was distinctive. Many were able to turn stomachs into knots by turning fair-goers upside down and around in circles. Food stands were set up all around the fairgrounds, selling snacks like foot-long corndogs, candied apples, burgers, pizza, snow cones, funnel cakes and popcorn. […]
The music department’s “Sounding Through the Centuries,” in honor of the King James Version’s 400th anniversary, was met with praise and affirmation on Sept. 15.
One by one, the audience filed silently to their seats as a hush fell over the crowd. The orchestra and choir paused in anticipation as minutes ticked by before bow touched string. […]
The “KJV400: Legacy and Impact” art display during the recent celebration not only commemorated the history of the King James Bible but also presented social issues stemming from the history of this text. […]
With flowing vocals and hammering instruments, Florence and the Machine’s latest single, “What the Water Gave Me,” introduces a promising new album.
A strong, enchanting singer, Florence Welch is yet again on her way to pushing this single to the top of the charts. The song, released Aug. 24, is a positive introduction into the group’s upcoming album, to be released Nov. 7.
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Did Arnold Schwarzenegger not give a good enough performance the first time around or is the rumor that Hollywood filmmakers have run out of original ideas turning into reality? […]
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