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Change Your Mind; Change Your Life
My first encounter with Mrs. Martin (not her real name) was the day before my birthday in August 2010. She came to my office complaining of fatigue. She was 49 …
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Lawmakers Laser in on Finances
Legislatively speaking, it was a bad week for Mississippi conservatives and the state's top Republican leadership, all of whom were ardent supporters of measures to toughen state immigration laws, limit …
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Chris and Shalon Wansley
Chris and Shalon Wansley love exchanging gifts. "We pride ourselves on being gift givers," Chris says. On the anniversary of their first date, Chris, 32, took Shalon, 28, to dinner …
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City Begins Clean Up
Jackson Mayor Harvey Johnson Jr. urged residents to drive with caution and stay clear of debris resulting from tornadoes during a press conference today at the Hinds County Emergency Operations …
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Now, Go Produce a Record!
Last week's Best of Jackson issue was followed, as always, by the Best of Jackson party, and this year's party was an amazing blowouthundreds of our closest friends joined us …
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Public Meetings and Community Events This Week
Donate Blood and Save a Life Monday through Thursday, Dec. 7-10, a the University of Mississippi Medical Center (2500 N. State St.) and Friday at the Jackson Medical Mall. Hours: …
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New Year's Eve Events
Looking for something to do on New Year's Eve? Look no further. Whether it's a gala, a dance party or an intimate dinner you seek, the metro area has got …
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[Media Buzz] A Poll Is A Poll Isn't A Poll
After the Jackson Free Press broke on our blog May 15 and then in our print edition May 18 that Gov. Haley Barbour has some of the worst gubernatorial approval …
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Online Support Group for Boomerangers
For all the adults who live with their parents, we could use a virtual hug now and then.
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The Klansman Bound: The Crime
The last time Mazie Moore ever saw her boy, 19-year-old son Charles, he was standing in front of Dillon's gas station on Main Street in Meadville, trying to thumb a …
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Planning an Ideal Neighborhood for Kids
An ideal neighborhood for children begins with including children in the planning process. This doesn't mean families, developers or planners put in an amusement park with ice cream stands on …
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The Crime: May 2, 1964
The last time Mazie Moore ever saw her boy, 19-year-old son Charles, he was standing in front of Dillon's gas station on Main Street in Meadville, trying to thumb a …
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Biz Roundup
Loans, Internet Access, Retirement, Steel and Illegal Burritos
Small Business Administration loans in the state were down to their lowest total since 2008, despite the second highest national total ever.
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Long Lines, Rising Tempers Seen at Gas Stations
Motorists fumed in long lines at gas stations around the metropolitan area and screamed at each other Friday morning as fuel shortages hindered the region's efforts to recover four days …
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Latasha Willis
Today we honor one of our own: new JFP event listings editor Latasha Willis. The best way you can honor Latasha? Send your events calendars for the next three months …
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Giffords Pleads for Gun Curbs; NRA Fights Back
Severely wounded and still recovering, former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords begged lawmakers at an emotional hearing Wednesday to act quickly to curb firearms because "Americans are counting on you." Not everyone …
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More than 200 Kidnapped Syrian Villagers Released
Gunmen from rival Sunni and Shiite Muslim villages in northern Syria have freed more than 200 people snatched in tit-for-tat kidnappings this month, easing tensions that threatened to touch off …
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Republican Convention is in Full-Throated Roar
Nominee Mitt Romney and his team are reaching out in all directions Wednesday to connect with key voting groups.
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Community Connections: Bringing neighbors and friends together
In every neighborhood, it can be tempting to remain busy and disconnected, without investing time to befriend your neighbors. Though it may require some effort, communities are better off when …
