Jackson Free Press

My Daily Karaoke

When it comes to karaoke, DJ Matt Collette knows best. Here's his advice on what to do and not to do to keep the DJ and audience happy.

The Record Store Guide

The vinyl record never went away; last year, vinyl outsold CDs.

Mosaic Masterpieces

One way to decide if an activity is worth your time is if it challenges you in unexpected ways and leaves you wanting more.

Jackson Sports: Sweetness and More

My assignment: Tell you what a prospective sports fan needs to know about Jackson. My response: Gladly.

What the Hell is a Hill Run?

If you have driven up or down Old Canton Road between the hours of 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Mondays and Fridays, you have probably encountered an ever-increasing group …

Get Biking

One of the best ways to meet people in the Jackson area is by getting involved with the biking community. Here are several bike-related opportunities available around town.

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Who Loves JX?

Through the T-shirt design company Studio Chane and local clothing store Swell-O-Phonic, Ron Chane has provided Jackson with snarky tees for two and a half decades now.

Jackson Thrifting

If you feel like digging for that jewel in the rough or just want to browse, these thrifty places have tons of selection for clothes.

Pure Bliss

SpaBeca not only caters to the individual, but to wedding parties, couples and mother-daughter duos. It also offers special packages, coupons, gift certificates and deals.

Bar Hopping

These days, women are hitting the bar before they even go out—but not to drink.

On Social Media: Unique Dishes

What is your favorite unique dish at a Jackson restaurant? We’re looking for specific things you can’t find anywhere else—such as the seaside cakes at High Noon Café.

Farmers Markets and Produce

Brenda's sells Smith County home-grown produce such as peas, okra and squash. It's open 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Sundays until November.

Pure Instinct

There is something so visceral, so primal and yet so perfect about eating ribs.

Embracing the Veg

Contrary to popular belief, eating a non-meat diet isn't hard.

Murrah High School

Conkrete, Arts and Trails

Dr. Mark Malone and historian Scott Barretta are working with MAC's Folk and Traditional Arts Program to develop lesson plans that explore Mississippi's history via the Mississippi Blues Trail.

Reformed Theological Seminary Library

Melody Moody

Melody Moody works to expand access and improve safety for bike riders and pedestrians in Mississippi.

Unfair Share: How Oil and Gas Drillers Avoid Paying Royalties

Manipulation of costs and other data by oil companies is keeping billions of dollars in royalties out of the hands of private and government landholders.

Mandy Scott

Mandy Scott, director of marketing and community relations for United Way of the Capital Area, is organizing United Way's fourth annual Day of Action for Saturday, Aug. 24.