http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/jfp.php/news/ en demonsblaze@gmail.com Copyright 2012 2012-02-08T23:31:45+00:00 http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/site/unemployment_down_again_020812/ http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/site/unemployment_down_again_020812/#When:23:31:45Z Unemployment figures in the United States continued their downward trend last month from the most recent high of 10.2 percent in October 2009.by Dustin Cardon February 8, 2012 Unemployment figures in the United States continued their downward trend last month from the most recent high of 10.2 percent in October 2009. business, State 2012-02-08T23:31:45+00:00 http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/site/bryant_cant_do_nothin_for_ya_man_02022012/ http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/site/bryant_cant_do_nothin_for_ya_man_02022012/#When:22:22:51Z Phil Bryant is grounded, and the Legislature's allowance is being reduced. This week, Bryant made his first executive budget recommendation to lawmakers at the Capitol. As expected, he took a do-the-same-with-less approach to government spending.by R.L. Nave Feb. 2, 2012 Phil Bryant is grounded, and the Legislature's allowance is being reduced. This week, Bryant made his first executive budget recommendation to lawmakers at the Capitol. As expected, he took a do-the-same-with-less approach to government spending. Politics, State 2012-02-02T22:22:51+00:00 http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/site/arena_back_on_the_table_020112/ http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/site/arena_back_on_the_table_020112/#When:00:32:21Z City leaders fear that one day, the USA International Ballet Competition could leave Jackson because Thalia Mara Hall needs about $9 million in repairs.by Valerie Wells February 1, 2012 City leaders fear that one day, the USA International Ballet Competition could leave Jackson because Thalia Mara Hall needs about $9 million in repairs. City/County, development 2012-02-02T00:32:21+00:00 http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/site/sht_anonymous_bloggers_say_020112/ http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/site/sht_anonymous_bloggers_say_020112/#When:00:25:47Z You know it had to happen. They're too cowardly to put their real names to their angry posts. If you watch closely enough, you realize they must be using the Anonymous Blogger playbook.February 1, 2012 You know it had to happen. They're too cowardly to put their real names to their angry posts. If you watch closely enough, you realize they must be using the Anonymous Blogger playbook. Here are top entries: Noise 2012-02-02T00:25:47+00:00 http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/site/recession_hurt_some_more_than_others_020112/ http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/site/recession_hurt_some_more_than_others_020112/#When:00:18:05Z During the recent recession, men and African Americans saw the steepest decline in median wages, a new report says, while women made gains, and wages for whites stayed about the same.by Elizabeth Waibel February 1, 2012 During the recent recession, men and African Americans saw the steepest decline in median wages, a new report says, while women made gains, and wages for whites stayed about the same. business, State 2012-02-02T00:18:05+00:00 http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/site/plunge_forward_020112/ http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/site/plunge_forward_020112/#When:00:12:15Z It'll take a year to read Scott Ginsberg's newest book, "Ideas Are Free, Execution Is Priceless". By design. It's one of those motivational books with a suggestion a day for a year. I love these books because they're so easy to dig into it.by Donna Ladd February 1, 2012 It'll take a year to read Scott Ginsberg's newest book, "Ideas Are Free, Execution Is Priceless" (Self-published, 2011, $19.99). By design. It's one of those motivational books with a suggestion a day for a year. I love these books because they're so easy to dig into it. I have a couple on my nightstand so I can get inspired right after I make my "grateful list" each morning. business, books 2012-02-02T00:12:15+00:00 http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/site/the_week_in_business_020112/ http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/site/the_week_in_business_020112/#When:23:56:40Z The Jackson Redevelopment Authority has begun the process of preparing a new request for proposals for a convention center hotel. The new RFP will have rigid specifications, JRA board members said at the Jan. 25 regular meeting.by Valerie Wells February 1, 2012 Hotel RFP Coming The Jackson Redevelopment Authority has begun the process of preparing a new request for proposals for a convention center hotel. The new RFP will have rigid specifications, JRA board members said at the Jan. 25 regular meeting. It will include details on submitting financial disclosures and documents that explain the strength of the company bidding. business, City/County 2012-02-01T23:56:40+00:00 http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/site/shut_em_down_012512/ http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/site/shut_em_down_012512/#When:22:57:31Z In announcing his long-awaited committee appointments, House Speak Philip Gunn, R-Clinton, likened himself to a high-school football coach.by R.L. Nave January 25, 2012 In announcing his long-awaited committee appointments, House Speak Philip Gunn, R-Clinton, likened himself to a high-school football coach. Politics, State 2012-01-25T22:57:31+00:00 http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/site/rape_victim_fix_the_system_01182012/ http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/site/rape_victim_fix_the_system_01182012/#When:04:36:47Z A rape victim asked Gov. Haley Barbour why he was allowing her rapist out on furlough. His answer may surprise you. Or maybe not.by Ronni Mott Jan. 18, 2012 Kim Shaw refers to Leslie Bowlin as a monster. On Dec. 15, 1990, Shaw, then a student at Mississippi State University, said goodbye to her roommates and friends as, one by one, they left Starkville for the Christmas break. Bowlin was lying in wait for Shaw. When he was sure Shaw was alone, Bowlin broke into her apartment and raped her at gunpoint. He tied her up after the rape, threw her into his pickup truck and headed for the woods. There, Bowlin dragged Shaw by the rope he'd tied around her neck deeper into the trees. Barbour, Crime, domestic violence, State 2012-01-19T04:36:47+00:00 http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/site/mississippi_not_that_bad_0122012/ http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/site/mississippi_not_that_bad_0122012/#When:20:03:03Z Despite its persistent reputation as first-in-everything-worst, Mississippi isn't nearly as hopeless as it thinks it is, a new report finds. Compared to other states with similar economies, Mississippi ranks high in entrepreneurial activity, personal-income growth and the least violent crime.by Elizabeth Waibel Jan. 12, 2012 Despite its persistent reputation as first-in-everything-worst, Mississippi isn't nearly as hopeless as it thinks it is, a new report finds. Compared to other states with similar economies, Mississippi ranks high in entrepreneurial activity, personal-income growth and the least violent crime. development, education, State 2012-01-12T20:03:03+00:00