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‘An Explosive Recipe’: Delta Surge Shows No Sign Of Stopping
Mississippi and a handful of other southern states have been thrust into unwanted spotlight for the second time in the pandemic, with their rock-bottom vaccination rates driving unprecedented spread of the virus.
Aug. 3
Mississippi Black Business Expo Bolsters City and State Economy | Business
Governor’s Policing Surge In Jackson May Not Prevent Violence, Address Causes | City & County
60th Anniversary of the Freedom Rides: The ‘Accidental Freedom Rider’ Locked up in Parchman at 13 | Civil Rights
Cameron Yarber | Jacksonian
‘An Explosive Recipe’: Delta Surge Shows No Sign Of Stopping | State
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OPINION: The Algebra Project: Bob Moses’ ‘Gateway To Equality’ For Black Students
Bob Moses used a MacArthur Foundation genius grant to create and launch the Algebra Project in 1982 to help rural and urban students achieve math literacy and to train teachers, administrators, and community activists to be math coaches. He taught ...
Aug. 4
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
EDITOR'S NOTE: Mississippi, Stop Stacking the Deck. Listen to Your Constituents. | Editor's Note
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Greater Jackson Public Art Tour
Whether you’re new to the metro or are looking for something to do, the Jackson area features a number of vibrant public artworks you can soak in at your leisure.
Aug. 4
Mississippi Book Festival Watchlist | Books
An Examination of ‘The Last Soul Company: The Malaco Records Story’ | Books
Two Sisters, Redemption and Regret: ‘The Gravedigger’s Guild’ | Books
A Mother’s Advice: Irma Mae Rogers on ‘Mother Wit’ | Books
‘Brown Money’ Introduces Black Children to Economics and Potential Careers | Books
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#StandAgainstHate Concert Encourages Medical Testing and Vaccinations
Yolanda Singleton, a Jackson native concert promoter who owns her own company called Xperience Jxn, has partnered with the Black Leadership AIDS Crisis Coalition and the AIDS Healthcare Foundation to host the #StandAgainstHate Old School Hip Hop Reunion on Saturday, ...
Aug. 4
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
A Night (And a Day) of Music: Flowood Flea Market Hosts ‘Singing for the Kids’ | Music
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Top 10: Samantha Busby
Having worked in the restaurant industry since she was 15, Samantha Busby thrives when she is serving guests and making them happy.
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
College Football Preview
Unless the current Delta variant spike causes changes—stay tuned—this new season could end up resembling, at least in part, football seasons of years past—with full stadiums and all teams opting into play.
Aug. 4
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Jerry Palmer
Jackson native author Jerry Palmer will appear at Author's Alley at the annual Mississippi Book Festival on Saturday, Aug. 21.
Aug. 3
