Jackson Free Press

Light Bites

Maybe you're feeling like I do—if you never see a plate of cookies, box of candy or line-up of pastries again, it'll be too soon. The holidays are about giving, …

What's True, What's Not

The five "myths" include:

Even with all of the Obama administration's upcoming emphasis on the economy, the nation's health care is sure to get a lot of attention in the coming years. With nearly …

Medical Mall Teen Summit to Deal with Pregnancy

[Verbatim] Jackson, MS- he Mississippi State Health Department and others will join the Jackson Medical Mall Foundation for a news conference on Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at …

Gov. Tate Reeves Announces Additional COVID-19 Vaccine Measures

Today, Gov. Tate Reeves announced the decision to allow vulnerable Mississippians to have access sooner than expected to the COVID-19 vaccine.

No Charges Against White Officer for Jonathan Sanders' Death

A Clarke County grand jury declined to indict white Stonewall police officer Kevin Herrington for the death of an African American man named Jonathan Sanders in July 2015.

Apron Strings to Executive Chef

Nick Wallace told me stories as we drove to Edwards in April. There were gardens to see and people to meet, and all of them had a history.

Amy Tuck's $510,000 Question

Press statement from the Mississippi Democratic Party: Recent press accounts of $510,000.00 in "unexplained loans" to the Amy Tuck campaign raise serious questions that must be answered: 1) Does she …

City Makes Letter to Ledger Public

Letters to the Editor

This (so-far-unpublished) letter to the editor of The Clarion-Ledger about an Eric Stringfellow column came around this week in the mayor's weekly newsletter: [verbatim from here]The letter below is from …

Football and Fine Print

Memphis will beat Ole Miss

Dr. S is running late, so he will make this quick (and remember, don't use these for anything but entertainment purposes unless you want to be a millionaire ... in …

Out of Line: HeARTWorks Bringing Hope to Homeless

Michael Lewis stands in front of a table covered with a sheet of canvas, which he has splattered with colorful acrylic paints in the style of Jackson Pollock.

Hinds Jails Switching Commissary Providers

Hinds County jails are joining the buy-local movement.

running from sniffles

When I walked into the post office this morning, I was scolded for going out in the cold with wet hair.

For the Little Angels and Demons

Sometimes shopping for the kids can be tough, especially when you don't know what the young ones are into these days. This year, it doesn't have to be hard, because …

It's the Weekend: Get your Blues On

The fifth annual Mississippi Blues Marathon features live entertainment and events for runners and non-runners alike this weekend. The marathon kicks off with a pre-race Blues Expo at the Jackson …

The Show Goes On: Crossroads This Weekend

Crossroads Highlights This Weekend:

Despite the weather, all is well at Regal Cinemas Parkway Place, the Mississippi Museum of Art and Hal and Mal's. All events are on schedule and the Crossroads "show" will …

It's been 40 years. What have we learned?

Today marks the 40-year anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King's assassination. Dr. King was only 39, but the man was eloquent and mature way beyond what his age would indicate.

LoungeList Photos: Capital City Classic

LoungeList photographer Kip Caven filed a ton of photos from the Capital City Classic. Enjoy!

Mississippi Education Award Not About Charter-School Legislation

Though Mississippi often ranks low among other states in education, the state got high marks recently from a national education group this month.

How to Serve God's Children

Leave a spoiled spot on a peach, and soon the entire fruit will go bad. A deteriorating inner city is a little like that rotten spot. Stop paying attention and …

How to Know If You Are Alive

Youth Media Project

One simply can't exist and expect to be alive. Just as one may feel passion and expect there to be love also, that is not always the case. Sand put …