Amerigroup and Mississippi Food Network to Launch First Food Rx Program
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- State Ida Damages More Than 160 Mississippi Homes
- Hurricane Ida Similar to Katrina, but Stronger and Smaller
- City & County Heat Wave Brings Scorching Temperatures to a Dozen States
- City & County City Sanctioned for Slow Response to Public Records Request
- City & County Sheriff Lee Vance Dies After Testing Positive for COVID-19
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Illegal Dumping: City-wide Clean-up Planned
It will take a city-wide cleanup effort to move the needle against the menace of illegal dumping in Jackson, Solid Waste Division Manager Lakesha Weathers told the city council at its meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 14.
Sept. 15
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EDITOR'S NOTE: 19 Years of Love, Hope, Miss S, Dr. S and Never, Ever Giving Up
"I dedicate this first 19 years to Charles Corder, Herman Snell, Stephen, Jimmy, Alisa, Bingo, staffers over the years, advertisers who got it, and all of you who have believed in this vision and helped us in so many ways."
Sept. 1
OPINION: The Algebra Project: Bob Moses’ ‘Gateway To Equality’ For Black Students | Education
EDITOR'S NOTE: Mississippians, Take Care of One Another, Don’t Feed the ‘Virus-Animal’ | Editor's Note
OPINION: To Maintain a Legacy or Start Afresh? Questions Surround Veterans Memorial Stadium’s Fate |
PUBLISHER'S NOTE: On Hope, Travel and Award-Winning Journalism Teams | Publisher's Note
OPINION: Size Matters; Mixed Conservative Messages Pervade Mississippi Amid Pandemic | Politics
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The Chosen Productions to Film ‘Love Never Fails’ Pilot in Jackson
At 15 years old, Jackson native Essence Odomes finagled her way into an acting class that actress, director and producer Tasha Smith hosted in Atlanta. Smith offered the teenager a piece of advice: move out of her home state.
Sept. 1
‘The Ripper Gene,’ a Serial Comic about Serial Killers in Mississippi | Art
Greater Jackson Public Art Tour | Art
UPDATED: In-Person Mississippi Book Festival Cancelled, Tentative Virtual Watchlist | Books
An Examination of ‘The Last Soul Company: The Malaco Records Story’ | Books
Two Sisters, Redemption and Regret: ‘The Gravedigger’s Guild’ | Books
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JSU Student Overcomes Personal Obstacles to Showcase Talent on ‘American Idol’
Deshawn Goncalves, who presently studies music technology and performance at Jackson State University, placed in the Top Nine of the 2020 season of “American Idol,” in spite of personal challenges. He is now recording a debut album with industry leaders ...
Sept. 1
#StandAgainstHate Concert Encourages Medical Testing and Vaccinations | Music
Rapper D.O.N.O Vegas Brings Bright Lights, Big City to Jackson | Music
Tht Kid Ker: Dropping Tapes and Making a Name for Himself | Music
Nellie "Mack" McInnis | Music
Ardenland and Wratchet Entertainment Group Host Socially Distanced ‘Twilight Concerts’ | Music
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A Downtown Oasis: Belhaven Beach
Despite the current ban on water-based activities, visitors of Belhaven Beach can still enjoy a myriad of activities commonly held on sandy shores.
Aug. 4
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Heirloom Tomato Fattoush Salad
With a month and change left in the summer, Chef Alex Eaton of The Manship Wood Fired Kitchen and Aplos Simple Mediterannean has provided the Jackson Free Press with a summer salad recipe to share with its readership.
Aug. 4
Sports Bryan's Rant The Slate
SEC New Event Cancellation Policy
College football returns with a full slate of games this Saturday in what is considered week one of the season. Last Saturday, a handful of games were played on what is called week zero on the schedule.
Sept. 2
People
Roderick Little
Dockers recently featured Roderick Little, director of bands at Jackson State University, in the most recent entry of its "Recognize" storytelling series, which features regular interviews with African Americans who have had a profound influence on their local communities.
Sept. 15
