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Census Shows Economy is On the Rise
New 2011 census data released Thursday offer glimmers of hope in an economic recovery that technically began in mid-2009.
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Film
No Rules for Money
You may wonder why anyone would invest time, money and energy in making a film about such a loathsome character.
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City & County
City Denies JPS Budget Increase
The Jackson City Council voted Friday to deny Jackson Public Schools the extra $2.7 million it requested for the upcoming fiscal year.
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Business
Living Local
When the Jackson Free Press launched in 2002, one of our primary goals was to help strengthen locally owned businesses.
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Food
From the Garden
One area where the Jackson area bloomed in the past 10 years--literally!--is in terms of local and organic food, foodies and gardens.
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JFP
How Far We've Come
At the first installment of the Blender series this summer, That Scoundrel, James Crow, 5th Child and Furrows performed, attracting both rap and rock fans to Martin's.
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City & County
A Brief History of 'The City's Smart Alternative'
The Jackson Free Press started with no money but a big dream.
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City & County
Developing Jackson: A Decade of Progress
In 2002, Jackson looked in many ways like a city doomed to decay.
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Fitch Suspends College Tuition Program
State Treasurer Lynn Fitch is auditing Mississippi's prepaid college tuition program to see whether it needs to be overhauled or scrapped.
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National
Foreclosure Fail: Study Pins Blame on Big Banks
As a result of banks' disorganization and understaffing—particularly at the peak of the crisis in 2009 and 2010—homeowners were often forced to run a gauntlet of confusion, delays, and errors …
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Al-Qaida Fans Flames of Unrest
Al-Qaida's branch in North Africa on Tuesday called for attacks on U.S. diplomats and an escalation of protests.
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Events
Community Events and Public Meetings
The Mississippi Postsecondary Education Financial Assistance Board Meeting is today at 2 p.m. at Universities Center in room 432.
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10 Things to Know for Monday
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that people will be talking about today:
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Judge Knocks Down Mississippi Health-Care Challenge
Gov. Phil Bryant and other Mississippi residents were premature in their challenge to the federal law requiring people to buy health care insurance, a federal judge has ruled.
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Business
10 Local Stories This Week
In case you missed the Jackson Free Press' signature blend of local news, art and culture, here are 11 stories from the week.
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Panthers vs Saints: What to Watch For This Sunday
By bryanflynnI say all the time on the @jfpsports Twitter account that one of the biggest parts of sports is responding. If the other team scores can you respond with a score of your own or if your team scores can the defense respond with stop and so on. The New Orleans Saints got punched in the mouth (repeatedly) last week by the Washington Redskins. Washington dominated the New Orleans offensive and defensive line most of the game.
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City & County
City Denies JPS Budget Increase; Approves City Budget
The Jackson City Council voted Friday to deny Jackson Public Schools the extra $2.7 million it requested for the upcoming fiscal year after its original budget proposal.
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Fed's Bold Plan: Will it Help?
No sooner did the Federal Reserve unveil a bold plan Thursday to juice the U.S. economy than it dangled the prospect of doing even more.
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10 Things to Know for Friday
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that people will be talking about Friday:
