Jackson Free Press

From Bottle to Glass

After the 2015 Jackson Free Press beer tasting, I took an empty bottle of Rogue Sriracha Ale and New Belgium Brewing Co. Transatlantique Kriek home with me to turn it …

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• August 5, 2015

High School Football Preview 2015

Football season starts on Friday nights in Mississippi. Here are 10 big stories to follow for the high-school football season.

Coach Otis Riddley, a former Mississippi State bulldog, is working to build up the Provine …

• August 5, 2015

The Slate

The long wait is over. The first sign that summer is ending is that this weekend, there is football on TV, even if it is just the preseason.

The Strangest Dance

Music is a treasure. But the luster is wearing off, and we can't blame that all on venues. There's a reason that the hoops artists jump through are so widespread.

Apple Music is the latest distributor to match consumers’ lowered value of music. Photo courtesy …

• August 5, 2015

In the Middle of Claire Holley

Jackson-born singer-songwriter Claire Holley didn't dream of being a professional musician as a child, but she wasn't avoiding it, either.

Jackson native singer-songwriter Claire Holley performs Saturday, Aug. 8, at Duling Hall. Photo courtesy Claire …

• August 5, 2015

Your Own Oxygen Mask

Dear readers, you may recall that a while back, I took a restorative yoga class at Tara Yoga Studio. Turns out, it gave me an epiphany.

It’s important to put your proverbial oxygen mask on first before you can help others, …

• August 5, 2015

Oh, the Places You Can Worship

Moving to a new city also meaning finding places that are just as good as the ones you left at home, including a new place of worship. Luckily, Jackson has …

Jackson Zen Dojo requires that potential members attend an orientation. File Photo

• August 5, 2015

Best Outdoor Dining Beyond Fondren

BRAVO! Italian Restaurant and Bar offers wood-fired pizzas, pastas, gourmet entrees, a gluten-free menu and more.

Don’t miss the B.E.L.T. at Lou’s Full-Serv Neighborhood Kitchen in Belhaven.

• August 5, 2015

Best of Jackson: Saturday Art Tour

Jackson's creative community has so much to offer, and there is no better way to enjoy it than visiting the variety of art galleries in the area, talking to local …

Fondren Art Gallery showcases works a variety of Jackson artists. Trip Burns/File Photo

• August 5, 2015

DIY Dorm Décor

Living in a dorm room doesn't have to be dull and boring. With the next school year just around the corner, you'll need more than just the usual school supplies …

It’s easy to find items for DIY dorm decor. Trip Burns/File Photo

• August 5, 2015

Partygoers gather at the television screen to hear Tyrone Lewis's speech after losing to new …

• August 5, 2015