Jackson Free Press

Judge to Hear Motion to Dismiss Sex Abuse Charges

Attorneys for John Langworthy, a former school teacher and church music director accused of molesting young boys several years ago in Mississippi and Texas, have asked for charges to be …

Miss. Toy Drive to Benefit Sandy Victims

The Hattiesburg Fire Department Firefighters Association will help return the favor to the New York City Firefighters Association this year with a toy drive for those affected by Hurricane Sandy.

Education Department Adopts Crucial Reform for Disabled Borrowers

The Education Department enacted a crucial reform on behalf of borrowers who become disabled, issuing new rules earlier this month that make it easier for these borrowers to get their …

Community Events and Public Meetings

The Mississippi Black Leadership Summit is Nov. 28-30 at the Jackson Convention Complex.

McCarty’s Pottery Legacy

A piece of McCarty pottery is a traditional wedding gift in the Mississippi Delta, but pieces also have been included in the Smithsonian Institution’s collection.

Rankin County Government Offices

Stewpot Community Services

Natchez Convention Center

Legion Field Stadium

Be a JAKASS

It had all the pomp and circumstance of a regular season opening of a major professional league but with the tongue-in-cheek feel of a Monty Python skit.

[The Slate] The Best In Sports In 7 Days

Doctor S has often been called a “mother”—especially at the JFP offices.

Fondue: Merry Dish of Yesteryear

For the past five days, I’ve been laid out by the worst head cold I’ve had this century, so the vision of fondue—yellow, viscous cheese bubbling in an avocado-colored pot—feels …

Plant An ‘Edible Forest’ in Your Yard

While Arbor Day in Mississippi is in the spring, many experts contend that the best time for planting trees may actually be in the fall.

GMO Food Battle Not Lost

The Big Ag and Big Food cartel may be chortling now that it “won” Nov. 6 by defeating California’s Proposition 37 that would have mandated labeling of food containing genetically …

‘Tis the Season

I hadn’t even eaten all of my ghost-shaped marshmallow Peeps from Halloween before a friend posted a picture on Facebook of her fully decorated Christmas tree.

Nice ‘Nog

When it comes to eggnog, people don’t tend to straddle the fence.

DECOR: Keep it Real

I have always loved decorating for the holidays, but dread going up and down the stairs with box after box of Christmas decorations and literally hours of unwrapping and sorting.

The Spirit of Giving

The holidays are all about giving and showing appreciation for one another, but you don’t have to spend a fortune to show that you care.

Set The Tone

For the best Christmas party playlist, you must have songs from all generations and genres.

Greater Mt. Calvary M.B. Church