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07.08.03
COVER
STORY
Mississippi
Musilim
Welcome to
New Medinah, Miss., a half-hour's drive outside Hattiesburg. For
townspeople, this stretch of rural farmland is the perfect place
to practice their faith.
By Katy Reckdahl
NEWS & VIEWS
Letters
to the Editor
Commentary
Session setbacks.
Losing Fight
In February, police conducted what some thought would be the largest
dogfighting bust in state history - until District Attorney Eddie
Jordan's office declined to pursue charges. Animal rights experts
are now asking: if a blood-stained pit and a scarred dog don't
lead to convictions, what will?
By Eileen Loh Harrist
Politics
Clancy DuBos on da winnas and da loozas of the legislative session.
Bouquets and Brickbats
They get what they deserve.
Penny Post
Andrei Codrescu is a New Orleanian in London.
FEATURES
Around the
World in Comfort
Exotic global influences shape local salon and spa treatments.
Best
Of New Orleans® Ballot
Vote for your favorites!
Blake
Pontchartrain™
New Orleans' know-it-all.
ARTS
& ENTERTAINMENT
Louisiana Stories
New DVD releases of Robert Flaherty's Louisiana Story and
Les Blank's J'ai Été au Bal highlight the natural
and musical splendors of south Louisiana.
By David Lee Simmons and Michael Tisserand
Hot Seven
Our suggestions for all that's worth doing and seeing this week,
including the HotPick.
Special Events Listings
Music
Set
Break
Scott Jordan on New Orleans' Musicians' Tomb.
Music Listings
Club Directory
The Arts
Theater Review
Dalt Wonk on Louisiana Likk-hr.
Inside Art
D. Eric Bookhardt on Margaret Witherspoon.
Theater, Art and Books Listings
A week's worth of culture.
Film
Balcony
Seats
Rick Barton on Whale Rider.
Master Series
- Web Exclusive!
David Lee Simmons on Charlie
Chaplin.
Film Listings
CUISINE
Restaurant Feature
Pableaux Johnson fishes with Frank Brigtsen.
Food News
By Pableaux Johnson
Wine of the Week
By Brenda Maitland
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