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David Koren
A "Wizard of Oz"-inspired mini-golf course, 10,000 portraits on 10,000 matchbooks and a bed made from grass are all examples of participatory art projects in New York City. If David …
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State Sued for Not Helping Jackson Special-Ed Kids
The Mississippi Department of Education is facing a class-action suit on behalf of Jackson children with disabilities.
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Lies, Damn Lies and Elections
We can always tell when election season has slunk into Jackson here at the JFP. For one thing, lots of folks using fake names start to complain about us because …
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Babes in Liquor-Land
Every day Poindexter Elementary students pass by Super Discount Wine and Liquor. This store poses an interesting dilemma for these under-age students because in the back there is a convenience …
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Take Me to Your Leader
Citizens of Jackson looking to strengthen their voices in the community are about to get the chance to learn how. The Pew Partnership of Civic Change, a civic research organization, …
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High-Tech Faith
In a stylish suit and tie, the man standing at the front of the sanctuary bore little resemblance to the devil. No horns protruded through his mop of white hair, …
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Sports
JFP Top 25: Week 10
The last Saturday in October saw Georgia, Kansas State, Alabama and Notre Dame make major statements to the rest of the college-football world.
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So What's New?
Around every corner is a new wine to try, some obscure varietal calling out for experimentation or a just-released new vintage of one of your favorite standbys. There is no …
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No. 26, March 14 - 21
<b><em>Taking Issue</b></em>
First, this case is not about Judge Tomie Green. It is about the alleged probation violations of Frank Melton. Defendant Melton was convicted of three crimes. Although they were misdemeanors, …
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Rage Caged
Hey, that was a great victory celebration for the Jackson Rage, wasn't it? Celebrating their great triumph at home last Saturday night at Jackson State before the largest crowd of …
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Person of the Day
Jack Abraham
Southern Miss will rely on quarterback Jack Abraham to get the offense going in 2020. The redshirt season didn't go the direct route to USM but he has made the …
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National
Tea Party Express Makes First 2014 Endorsement: McDaniel Over Cochran
The California-based Tea Party Express came to the Mississippi Capitol this morning to announce that it is endorsing state Sen. Chris McDaniel, a Republican from Jones County, to replace Republican …
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Herman's Picks: July 8-14, 2004
The Bold New City is undergoing its own sort of VH1 Classic Reunion this week. Nostalgia go boom, and get you ready for the new W.C. Don's. You can rotate …
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Music
Post-Rock Jam Bliss
Catch post-rock jam band Light Beam Rider perform on July 6 at Ole Tavern.
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Sports
JFP Top 25: Week 12
The SEC has finally been dethroned from the top of the JFP College Football Top 25 Poll. Alabama’s loss to Texas A&M knocks the Tide off the top of their …
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Little Milton
information and tickets call 601-743-5446.
VETERAN BLUESMAN LITTLE MILTON TO PERFORM AT BRANCH HILLS BLUES FEST. Little Milton will preview his debut Telarc release, Think of Me live at The Branch Hills Blues Festival on …
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City & County
Mayor Lumumba in New York City for Leadership Training
Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba is going back to school this summer to study leadership and management practices, as one of 40 mayors chosen for an intensive education program with the …
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City & County
Jackson 2015 Crime: By the Numbers
The following is a summary of 2015 crime data from the Jackson Police Department.
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City & County
State Sues Jackson Over Refusal to Police Fair
The city of Jackson appears to have won the first round in a game of chicken against the Mississippi State Fair Commission over not providing fair security.
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American Heart Association Launches Nutrition Month
The American Heart Association is urging Mississippians to improve their health during nutrition month this March.
