by Ronni Mott
October 19, 2011
Also see: JFP Crime Blog
When I lived in the Washington, D.C., area, I knew a woman who was repeatedly on the receiving end of crime. She was mugged in the subway, had her purse snatched…
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[education] - [Youth] - [Good News] - [Good Service] - Building Robots for the Future
by Adam Lynch
December 22, 2010
Math is the language of the universe, and speaking that language effectively is the only way to put two gears together and link them with the right kind of motor to get a desired effect. Use the wrong components, and…
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December 22, 2010
Math is the language of the universe, and speaking that language effectively is the only way to put two gears together and link them with the right kind of motor to get a desired effect. Use the wrong components, and…
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[State] - [Good News] - [Good Service] - Tech Tools for Mapping
by Scott Dennis
December 22, 2010
The U.S. Geological Survey is the federal source for science about the earth. The organization provides information about the health of our ecosystems, and environmental and natural disasters. In Jackson, this technology helps monitor the Pearl River for flood control.
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December 22, 2010
The U.S. Geological Survey is the federal source for science about the earth. The organization provides information about the health of our ecosystems, and environmental and natural disasters. In Jackson, this technology helps monitor the Pearl River for flood control.
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[Good] - Doing Good: Mississippi Commission for Volunteer Service
by Lacey McLaughlin
July 12, 2010
Several state nonprofits received a boost to their programs July 7, when the Mississippi Commission for Volunteer Service announced $10 million in federal grant allocations for the state's AmeriCorps program.
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July 12, 2010
Several state nonprofits received a boost to their programs July 7, when the Mississippi Commission for Volunteer Service announced $10 million in federal grant allocations for the state's AmeriCorps program.
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[City/County] - [education] - [Good] - Doing Good: A ‘New Focus’ for At-Risk Youth
by Katie Bonds
June 28, 2010
Since Virgie Peterson, 12, joined the New Focus For Youth Intervention program at the Jackson Medical Mall last fall, she went from being a C student to becoming a straight-A student.
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June 28, 2010
Since Virgie Peterson, 12, joined the New Focus For Youth Intervention program at the Jackson Medical Mall last fall, she went from being a C student to becoming a straight-A student.
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[Good] - [health care] - [State] - Doing Good: Health Help for Kids
by Ward Schaefer
June 21, 2010
The Mississippi Health Advocacy Program estimates that 120,000 Mississippi children have no health insurance, even though three-quarters qualify for Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program. A new outreach project aims to remedy the state's low enrollment in those federal…
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June 21, 2010
The Mississippi Health Advocacy Program estimates that 120,000 Mississippi children have no health insurance, even though three-quarters qualify for Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program. A new outreach project aims to remedy the state's low enrollment in those federal…
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[City/County] - [Good] - Jackson to Recycle Christmas Trees
by Adam Lynch
December 28, 2009
The city will be recycling discarded Christmas trees into mulch this year, and will offer the mulch to Jackson residents for free. City Spokesman Chris Mims urged city residents to please remove all Christmas ornaments and trappings from their trees…
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December 28, 2009
The city will be recycling discarded Christmas trees into mulch this year, and will offer the mulch to Jackson residents for free. City Spokesman Chris Mims urged city residents to please remove all Christmas ornaments and trappings from their trees…
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[City/County] - [education] - [Good] - JPS Gifted Students Give Back
by Ward Schaefer
December 8, 2009
A community service program for Jackson Public Schools students culminates today in an alternative gift market. From 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Jackson Medical Mall (350 W. Woodrow Wilson Ave.), JPS students will be selling gifts like care…
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December 8, 2009
A community service program for Jackson Public Schools students culminates today in an alternative gift market. From 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Jackson Medical Mall (350 W. Woodrow Wilson Ave.), JPS students will be selling gifts like care…
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[City/County] - [Good] - [Jackson State] - Gorgeously Green at JSU
by Briana Robinson
October 27, 2009
In an effort to make a positive change on campus and around the community, Go Green JSU week at Jackson State University runs through Thursday, Oct. 29. "Going Green: It's Up to JS'U'" is a service learning project of the…
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October 27, 2009
In an effort to make a positive change on campus and around the community, Go Green JSU week at Jackson State University runs through Thursday, Oct. 29. "Going Green: It's Up to JS'U'" is a service learning project of the…
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[Good News] - Every Bit Counts
by Lacy McLaughlin
October 21, 2009
Want to make a difference but don't have a lot of time? Want to donate but don't know where or how much? Many local non-profits are addressing these issues by making it easier for donors and volunteers.
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October 21, 2009
Want to make a difference but don't have a lot of time? Want to donate but don't know where or how much? Many local non-profits are addressing these issues by making it easier for donors and volunteers.
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[food] - [Good Living] - [Good News] - A Food Revolution
by Amanda Kittrell
October 21, 2009
In an effort to build local-based food economies and support local farmers, the local food movement has recently sprouted in cities throughout the country. The movement can best be described as the purchase of foods grown, processed and distributed within…
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October 21, 2009
In an effort to build local-based food economies and support local farmers, the local food movement has recently sprouted in cities throughout the country. The movement can best be described as the purchase of foods grown, processed and distributed within…
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[Candidate] - [City/County] - [Good] - JFP Person of the Day: Karen Parker
by Ronni Mott
October 20, 2009
Before Byron Knight opened Sneaky Beans coffee shop on North State Street in Fondren, just about a year ago, the little house was home to Karen Parker's store, New Vibrations, for more than four years. The aroma of coffee has…
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October 20, 2009
Before Byron Knight opened Sneaky Beans coffee shop on North State Street in Fondren, just about a year ago, the little house was home to Karen Parker's store, New Vibrations, for more than four years. The aroma of coffee has…
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[City/County] - [Good] - Medical Mall Aids Seniors With ‘Raise the Roof’
by Ronni Mott
October 13, 2009
The Jackson Medical Mall will provide new roofs and other much-needed home repairs to four Jackson senior citizens through its fall "Raise the Roof" campaign. With seniors making up 65 percent of the city's residents, the initiative provides repairs too…
by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on 10/13/09 at 01:25 PM Comments (1) -- Read More...
October 13, 2009
The Jackson Medical Mall will provide new roofs and other much-needed home repairs to four Jackson senior citizens through its fall "Raise the Roof" campaign. With seniors making up 65 percent of the city's residents, the initiative provides repairs too…
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[City/County] - [Good] - Adam Lynch: Letter from the Hinds County Jail
by Adam Lynch
September 30, 2009
I got dragged away this morning for an incredible cause. The Muscular Dystrophy Association is linked inextricably to comedian Jerry Lewis and hours-long telethons, but this morning they're known for pulling me into a room and asking me to shakedown…
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September 30, 2009
I got dragged away this morning for an incredible cause. The Muscular Dystrophy Association is linked inextricably to comedian Jerry Lewis and hours-long telethons, but this morning they're known for pulling me into a room and asking me to shakedown…
by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on 09/30/09 at 10:20 AM Comments (6) -- Read More...
[business] - [City/County] - [Good] - [State] - Ole Miss Tweets for Energy Savings
August 28, 2009
The University of Mississippi—Ole Miss—has teamed with Jackson company SmartSynch as part of its "Red, Blue and Green" initiative, moving the university toward energy sustainability, which includes water and energy conservation, waste minimization, recycling and more. SmartSynch is in the process of connecting…
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The University of Mississippi—Ole Miss—has teamed with Jackson company SmartSynch as part of its "Red, Blue and Green" initiative, moving the university toward energy sustainability, which includes water and energy conservation, waste minimization, recycling and more. SmartSynch is in the process of connecting…
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[City/County] - [Good] - Young Philanthropists Host Baby Shower
by Lacey McLaughlin
August 19, 2009
"Labor of Love," the area's largest baby shower, will take place tomorrow, Aug. 20, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Schimmel's Restaurant (2615 N. State St.), providing an opportunity for interested young people to learn more about getting involved…
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August 19, 2009
"Labor of Love," the area's largest baby shower, will take place tomorrow, Aug. 20, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Schimmel's Restaurant (2615 N. State St.), providing an opportunity for interested young people to learn more about getting involved…
by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on 08/19/09 at 12:11 PM Comments (0) -- Read More...
[business] - [City/County] - [development] - [Good] - Jackson Featured in National Publication
by Maggie Neff
July 30, 2009
“Vision, verve and creativity transform the Magnolia State’s capital city.” This opening line of a 20-page feature on the City With Soul—simply titled “Meet Jackson”—sets the tone for what will hopefully be the next four years in the city.
by maggie on 07/30/09 at 12:16 PM Comments (6) -- Read More...
July 30, 2009
“Vision, verve and creativity transform the Magnolia State’s capital city.” This opening line of a 20-page feature on the City With Soul—simply titled “Meet Jackson”—sets the tone for what will hopefully be the next four years in the city.
by maggie on 07/30/09 at 12:16 PM Comments (6) -- Read More...
[City/County] - [Good] - Annual ‘Taste of Mississippi’ Benefits Stewpot
March 19, 2009
This year’s “Taste of Mississippi: Homegrown Hunger Relief” is scheduled for Monday, March 30, beginning at 7 p.m. at Highland Village in Jackson. More than 40 area restaurants and beverage vendors have confirmed that they’ll be dishing up tasty treats and pouring libations this…
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This year’s “Taste of Mississippi: Homegrown Hunger Relief” is scheduled for Monday, March 30, beginning at 7 p.m. at Highland Village in Jackson. More than 40 area restaurants and beverage vendors have confirmed that they’ll be dishing up tasty treats and pouring libations this…
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[Good] - Fund Set Up For Hamer Family, Fire Victims
Authorities say that the fire that destroyed the home of the late civil rights hero Fannie Lou Hamer, reported here Monday, was caused by a space heater that was left on while the Hamers were away. The New Year's Day blaze completely destroyed the home in Ruleville, Miss. Hamer's granddaughter…
by DonnaLadd on 01/08/09 at 08:25 AM Comments (0) -- Read More...
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[Good] - 600+ Americorps Members Sworn in Friday to Work in Mississippi
[Verbatim release] On Thursday and Friday January 8-9, 2009 more than 600 AmeriCorps members will attend a conference at the Downtown Jackson Marriott to begin a year of national service in Mississippi. During the conference, members will network with each other, share best community service practices, and sharpen the skills…
by DonnaLadd on 01/07/09 at 06:27 PM Comments (0) -- Read More...
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