Person of the Day
Anthony Holloman
Anthony Holloman, the new vice president of institutional advancement at Jackson State University, prides himself on being a highly motivated businessman.
Person of the Day
Jim Hood
Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood has asked the state Supreme Court to allow a lesbian couple to seek a divorce.
Person of the Day
Dr. John Hall
The American Heart Association presented Dr. John Hall of UMMC with the Award of Meritorious Achievement Wednesday, June 24.
Person of the Day
Abby Wambach
Now, at the age of 35, Abby Wambach will have one final chance to capture a World Cup title in the final of the 2015 Women's World Cup.
Jacksonian
Jimmy Godby and Frank the Camel
Upon first hearing of Jimmy Godby's latest endeavor, many people cock their heads in confusion, shock or even awe. An electrician of 33 years, Godby, 51, has decided to become …
Person of the Day
Genia Lovett
Genia Lovett, a longtime Gannett executive, came out of retirement to take the reins at the Clarion-Ledger in Jackson, the newspaper reported today.
Person of the Day
Laura K. Cooper
U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-2nd District, appointed Laura K. Cooper as his 2015 Congressional Black Caucus Foundation intern on June 1.
Person of the Day
Jason Dottley
On June 26-28, the Mississippi Museum of Art will host the Mississippi Pride celebration, a gay rights event, with Jason Dottley as a musical performer and emcee.
Person of the Day
Dundrecous Nelson
Dundrecous Nelson hopes 85 percent is enough right now. After an ankle injury that ended his college career, he is currently 85 percent back to his old self and knows …
Jacksonian
Julianna Pardue
Julianna Pardue was never far from a comic book when she was a child. Her dad collected them, so she fondly remembers playing around and rifling through his many boxes …
Person of the Day
LeMia Jenkins
Jackson native LeMia Jenkins recently returned home from Washington, D.C., and joined the research team at Jackson State University as its new director of federal relations.
Music
Scott Albert Johnson
Writing, recording and distributing an album is never an expedient process. For Jackson vocalist, songwriter and harmonica player Scott Albert Johnson's latest record, "Going Somewhere," that was especially true.
Person of the Day
Calvin Smith
Only a few men can lay claim to being the fastest human in the world. One of those men is Calvin Smith.
JFP Interviews
Sheriff: Crime Has No Boundaries
On June 9, Tyrone Lewis invited the Jackson Free Press to his office to respond to Victor Mason, explain his famous holiday-themed billboards and say why he deserves to remain …
