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UPDATED: City Approves $10 Million For Street Resurfacing
After voting down a $10 million bond issue to repave Jackson streets just a month ago, the Jackson City Council voted Monday to capitalize on low interest rates and borrow …
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USDA Expanding Program to Fight Rural Poverty
U.S. officials are expanding a program intended to reduce poverty and improve life in rural areas through better access to federal funding.
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Events
Community Events and Public Meetings
A Medicaid Rally is March 27, 11 a.m., in the second floor rotunda at the Mississippi State Capitol.
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Hungry? Jackson foodies share dozens of favorite local dishes
By Donna LaddJust in time for the spring food issue of the Jackson Free Press next week, we asked on Facebook: What is your favorite dish at a locally owned restaurant in the Jackson area? What and where? We've gotten dozens of responses so far—and some great suggestions! Here they are:
Nicholas Scott Whitehead EVERYTHING at CS'S!!
ReBecca Christine McDonald Beef Shwarma at Petra's Cafe
Christopher Alan Burrow Fish Tacos at The Islander ate great!
Leah Murry Mine is a "wish they were still here" - it was the GT's fries (and shrimp po-boy) at Good Time Deli. How I wish they were still around! No one has fries like that. Sigh.
Zachary Murphy Any and everything at Keifers!!!
Lindsey George Chicken & Dressing at George's Museum Cafe!
Melissa Burks Dearman Red fish and scallops at the Mayflower. And of course the comeback dressing!
Mandy Montgomery Mullen Hey Leah Murry, I am TOTALLY with you on that! We actually make em at home now just so I can 'get my fix' My Favorite dish tho would have to be the Pork Belly Taco at Babalu...I could eat those EVERY DAY! Or Shrimp and Grits at Table 100, which changed my view on Greens for life! Man, I could do this all day...
Sarah Asmus My favorite dish is grits and grillades at Steve's Downtown Deli & Bakery. Or the chicken salad. Or any of the cookies. Or the focaccia bread.
David Martin Buchanan Fried chicken sandwich with portobello fries at Julep
Richard Laswell Camerones al a Diabla from El Portrillo's in Flowood.
Marilynne Nelson Gyro with mushrooms, mozz, and feta dressing instead of tzatziki from Keifer's.
Savanah Perry Pimento and cheese at Brent's!
Bridgette Iupe Thursday lunch plate at walkers meatloaf with Mac and cheese. Just makes me feel good.
Tasha Grayson Bibb Short ribs with garlic potatoes and creamed spinach at Char! Oh! And that cornbread.....
Janice Hogan Grilled salmon and oysters at Eslava's on Lakeland
Pam Keith Dollar Shrimp and Grits and Creme Brulee at Bon Ami - and Peach Tea too - can't forget that!
Dorothea Brock Red fish Anna, Walkers
Lonnie Ford Lamb chops at Aladdins grille
Ashley Cummins Jolly PM burger at Parlor market.
Happy O'Quinn Shrimp pasta at Sugar's Downtown
Duan Carter Pho @ Saigon, Turkey Burger from Cool Al's, Chicken from Two Sisters, Rib Tips & Hot Links from E&L BBQ, Supreme Pizza from Pizza Shack, last but not least Steak Burrito from the Valdez on Old Canton! I know you said one - but those are my favs - just keeping it real.
Duan Carter OH - off the cuff - Saigon is moving into the old Fazzoli's on Ridgewood Road, they are supposed to be moved in and rolling by May - they closed the location on County Line road. Good for me, bad for Rankin county - yes indeed!
Leah Murry @mandy montgomery mullen - I don't think I could make them at home to taste anything like Good Time Deli! …
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Hail Damage Insurance Inspectors at the Fairgrounds
By RonniMottThe Mississippi Insurance Department has arranged for insurance companies to use the Mississippi State Fairgrounds as damage inspection stations.
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Culture
Long Live the Queens
Meeting Sweet Potato Queens from all over—such as Cantina Queens from Texas—is one of the best parts of Zippity Doo Dah weekend.
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Anatomy of a Sweet Potato Queen
When Jill Conner Browne dubbed herself a Sweet Potato Queen in 1982, she launched a brash, quirky, self-deprecating and, above all, sassy brand of feminism that people worldwide are still …
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Obama Vows Unwavering Support for Israel
President Barack Obama delivered a blunt warning to Israel's foes that the United States has the Jewish state's back.
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Mayor Harvey Johnson Jr. Telephone Town Hall Tonight
By RonniMottAsk questions, voice concerns, and share your opinions directly with the Mayor.
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Health Care
Osteopathic Physicians: An Answer To Rural Health Care Needs?
With a tradition more than 100 years old, osteopathic physicians are hardly the new doctors in town.
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Events
Community Events and Public Meetings
The Sweet Potato Queens headline the series of Zippity Doo Dah events March 21-23 that include a parade March 23 at 7 p.m.
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Mississippi Museum of Art Hosts French Exhibit
In a Family Corner of the upcoming major French painting exhibition at the Mississippi Museum of Art, artist Ginger Williams-Cook has re-created a Renoir painting of Monet's gardens to give …
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Palestinians Unenthusiastic About Obama Visit
President Barack Obama will find a disillusioned Palestinian public, skeptical about his commitment to promoting Mideast peace, when he visits the region.
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Saddam's Specter Lives On in Iraqi Landmarks
The soaring half domes of the Martyr Monument stand out against the drabness of eastern Baghdad, not far from where Saddam Hussein's feared eldest son was said to torture underperforming …
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States Wrestle with 'Gambling' Rooms in Fla. Probe
The charity-run businesses under investigation in a Florida gambling probe started popping up in strip malls about six years ago and rapidly spread as the unregulated stores became a billion-dollar …
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Fla. Politician Resigns, 57 Charged in Scandal
Florida's lieutenant governor resigned and nearly 60 other people were charged in a scandal involving a purported veterans charity that authorities said Wednesday was a front for a $300 million …
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The Slate
Looking for perhaps the biggest underdog to root for in the NCAA Tournament? Take a look at the Big South tournament champs Liberty Flames who have a 15-20 record.
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Make Way for the Ladies
Three decades ago, it was just folks in costumes inspired by Tennessee Williams novels and Queens in pickup trucks throwing produce at people during rush hour on a Friday.
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Why Guinness is Great
Guinness is more than a drink to Ireland—it is part of the country’s legacy.

