The JFP staff. Photo by Trip Burns.
Marquis 'Keke' Lowe
When Marquis 'Keke' Lowe entered sixth grade he became involved with the Algebra Project, a program that Mississippi Freedom Summer leader Bob Moses founded that evolved into the Young People's Project.
The JFP Sucks File: 'Might I Be So Bold?'
Historically, the JFP has gotten very little hate mail aside from anonymous missives on local blogs personally attacking our female editors.
Favorite JFP Moments: Yours and Ours
As the JFP approached its 10th birthday on Sept. 22, 2012, we asked current and former staff and interns, as well as readers, to share their favorite JFP moments.
Building Community: Perception vs. Reality
At age 14, Joshua Dedmond had one thing on his mind: starting Jackson’s next big megachurch.
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Downtown Development
Downtown Jackson has gone through many changes throughout the years. To accompany JFP's development coverage, ...
JFP's Biggest Stories
Over the years, the Jackson Free Press has dug in deep on a number of big stories and topics that produced major results for the city and state.
A Brief History of 'The City's Smart Alternative'
The Jackson Free Press started with no money but a big dream.
Capital Sports
The Jackson sports landscape in the capital city and surrounding areas has changed a lot since the JFP was born 10 years ago.
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Farish Street Potential
Farish Street is a storied place in downtown Jackson. Developers have been working over the ...
Downtown's Hidden Boom
Downtown Jackson is in the middle of a hidden economic renaissance.
Developing Jackson: A Decade of Progress
In 2002, Jackson looked in many ways like a city doomed to decay.
The Changing Faces of Jackson
When Shawna Davie came to the capital city from St. Louis to attend Jackson State University, like many college students, she didn't know what she'd do with her life.
Living Local
When the Jackson Free Press launched in 2002, one of our primary goals was to help strengthen locally owned businesses.
Smoke and the City
Mississippi is one of only 10 states that hasn't adopted a statewide ban, but several cities have passed ordinances against smoking in public places, including Jackson.
Rise of the Foodies
There has never been a better time to be a foodie in Jackson. A decade ago, the city enjoyed plenty of quality chefs, but diners rarely knew them by name.
From the Garden
One area where the Jackson area bloomed in the past 10 years--literally!--is in terms of local and organic food, foodies and gardens.
Fitness Reawakening
It's an oft-quoted statistic that Mississippi is the most obese state and has been for a while. But in the capital city, at least, folks are working together to get healthier.
How Far We've Come
At the first installment of the Blender series this summer, That Scoundrel, James Crow, 5th Child and Furrows performed, attracting both rap and rock fans to Martin's.
Happy Birthday, JFP!
Since the JFP is celebrating 10 years, I though it was appropriate to use this FLY page to revisit the fashions of the last decade.
