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Holiday Traditions Unwrapped
The Nordic custom of kissing under mistletoe began centuries ago with a plant of peace under which you hugged an enemy. It evolved into kissing, and made its way into …
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Transcript: JFP Interview with DA Candidate Robert Smith
Interview by Adam Lynch
How old are you?I'm 36.
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City & County
JPD Officers Allege Sexism, Racism, More in Lawsuit Against Mayor, Police Chief
Former and current Jackson Police Department officers have filed a lawsuit accusing Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba and Police Chief James Davis of abuse of office, infringement of civil rights, fostering …
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Don Warren: Footing the Reel
As I walk into Don Warren's office, I can't help but feel the cool vibes that inexplicably come with being a cinematographer. He shakes my hand and immediately begins chatting …
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A Lent Lament
With three feet of snow and ice piled up in a gruesome combination of fresh snow and filthy sludge left over from the last blizzard, Lent in New England is …
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Faith
Life as Prayer and Dialogue
Much of the anger and dissension we see around us today is the result of the unpardonable practice of mixing politics and religion.
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Bodyguard's Attorney Wants DOJ Meeting
Also see: Full JFP Melton Blog/Archive/Trial
An attorney for former mayoral bodyguard Michael Recio has asked the Department of Justice to reconsider its prosecution of the Jackson police officer. In May, federal prosecutors will try for …
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Details Still Scant on Convention Center Deal
Read TCI-MS's PowerPoint presentation (PDF, 146 KB)
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coronavirus
MSDH Reports 1,322 New Cases of COVID-19, Which Could Mean State’s Third Spike
Two weeks to the day after Gov. Tate Reeves lifted the statewide mask mandate, a massive swell in COVID-19 cases is shaping into a third spike, imperiling the people of …
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Person of the Day
Hunter Evans
Hunter Evans, who has worked as chef de cuisine at Lou’s Full-Serv in Jackson since 2015, plans to open his own restaurant, Elvie’s, by winter 2019.
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2003: I Consume (Food)
<b>Best Vegetarian: High Noon Café,
Thanks to High Noon, many of us southerners were shocked to discover that squash is actually yellow, that cooked vegetables don't naturally glisten, and even mama's chicken salad is just …
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Best of Jackson 2003: I Consume (Food)
Best Vegetarian: High Noon Café. Thanks to High Noon, many of us southerners were shocked to discover that squash is actually yellow, that cooked vegetables don't naturally glisten, and even …
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SBA Sets Record for Loans
For the current fiscal year, which ends Sept. 30, the Mississippi Small Business Administration has set a record of approving 460 loans totaling $198,448,900.
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Slumdog Millionaire
• R, 120 minutes• Showing at Cinemark Tinseltown and Malco Grandview• Prices vary
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Gee's Bend
• New Stage Theatre• Jan. 27-31 and Feb. 4-7 at 7:30 p.m., Feb. 1 and 8 at 2 p.m.• Tickets $22; discounts available
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No. 36, August 8
<b><em>Trophy Wives and Slow Death</b></em>
Over the years my wife has been rightfully concerned about my time following and fighting Big and Brutal Tobacco. Get-a-way cruises can make wives more supportive. Regretfully, no cruises here …
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Barbour Declares State of Emergency
[verbatim from the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency]
Governor Haley Barbour declared a State of Emergency today for the severe weather system that affected parts of the state late Wednesday afternoon and today, and for the threat of …
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Melton Prayer Vigils, Funeral Scheduled
Mayor Frank Melton's memorial service is scheduled for noon Tuesday, May 12, at Thalia Mara Hall. On Monday, his body will lie in state at City Hall from 11 a.m. …
