PSC Approves 18 Percent Rate Increase for Mississippi Power
State utility regulators agreed Thursday that Mississippi Power Co. needs more money immediately, granting the company an 18 percent rate increase that, while temporary for now, could become permanent by …
Biz Roundup
Mixed-Use at Medical Mall, Fleet Feet 'Pep Rally,' 'What Works Cities'
The Jackson Medical Mall is hosting a groundbreaking ceremony for a new mixed-use retail site called Woodrow Wilson Place Thursday, Aug. 13, at 10 a.m.
Business
Yarber Budget Proposes Tax Hike, Furloughs to Balance Budget
The City of Jackson is going into austerity mode with Mayor Tony Yarber's budget proposal, unveiled this morning at the first of a month's worth of budget talks.
Business
PSC to Vote Next Week on Miss. Power Rates, Approves Refunds
State utility regulators plan to decide Mississippi Power Co.'s request for an 18 percent rate increase on Aug. 13.
Business
What Does Local Mean?
As a publication, the Jackson Free Press has pushed the idea of shopping local in its almost 13 years of existence. We pride ourselves on being local—shopping local, dining local, …
Biz Roundup
Stamps Joins Coffee Roastery, Saltine Wins Big, and New Leader at Systems Group
Debra Griffin, owner of the Coffee Roastery, will relaunch her coffee shop later this month together with Al Stamps of Cool Al's fame.
Biz Roundup
Growing the Creative Economy, Flowood Crafts and Solar Outreach
A panel of 23 creative professionals, community leaders and economic developers from across the state will host an advisory panel on growing Mississippi's creative economy Wednesday, July 29, at The …
Education
Jackson Students Hack, Code Their Way to Top Honors
After sharpening their skills at the state's largest hackathon event, several Jackson-area schools flexed their coding muscle in New Orleans to win top prizes.
Anthem Bids $48 Billion for Cigna to Create Health Giant
Anthem is buying rival Cigna for $48 billion in a deal that would create the nation's largest health insurer by enrollment, covering about 53 million U.S patients.
Biz Roundup
Chane's New Thing, Diving and Bow Ties
Studio Chane owner Ron Chane will soon bring a new space for local creators to Jackson in the form of The Wonder Lab, located in the basement of Fondren Corner.
Westin to Break Ground Downtown in Aug.
A long-awaited hotel project announced more than three years ago is scheduled to break ground in August.
Biz Roundup
New Chef at Saltine, Hops for Hounds and SYF Scholarships
Jackson native Jesse Houston recently announced the addition of Andrew Allen as chef de cuisine at his restaurant, Saltine Oyster Bar.
Business
City Announces New Solar Plant To Open in Jackson near Fondren
The city of Jackson announced today that Seraphim Solar, a solar module assembly company, is planning to build a manufacturing plant in Jackson in the commercial district just west of …
Biz Roundup
Kemper Rate Hike Illegal, Yoga and Craft Beer Event Ahead
Regulators are ordering Mississippi Power Co. to lower its rates later this month and plan for refunds by November for customers who want them.
Regulators Discuss Kemper Refunds for Miss. Power Customers
Mississippi regulators plan to discuss at a Tuesday meeting how to obey a state Supreme Court order to refund about $350 million that Mississippi Power Co. has collected from customers …
