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Person of the Day
Winston R. Pittman Sr. and Alma Dent Pittman
Jackson State University recently named the auditorium of its College of Business in honor of Winston R. Pittman Sr. and his wife Alma Dent Pittman.
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Community Events and Public Meetings
Hal & Mal's hosts a Presidential Debate Watch Party tonight from 7-11 p.m. in the Red Room.
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City & County
10 Local Stories of the Week
There's never a slow news week in Jackson, Miss., and last week was no exception. Here are the local stories JFP reporters brought you in case you missed them.
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Obama: There's a Word for Romney's Flip-Flops: 'Romnesia'
By Todd StaufferToday on the campaign trail President Obama told a laughing crowd in Virginia that he may have diagnosed why Mitt Romney seems to say one thing in the nationally televised debates and another thing while campaigning... he's got "Romnesia."
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Politics
Hosemann's Office: No Voter ID Needed
Up until recently, a Mississippi citizen looking for voting information on the secretary of state's website might have been confused.
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Last Call
Burgers, sandwiches and po-boys, plus sports-bar appetizers and specialties. Pay-per-view sporting events, live bands.
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It's the Weekend!
On Saturday, the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra performs at 7:30 p.m. at Thalia Mara Hall.
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Weekly Look Back & Look Forward: Heading to Week 8
By bryanflynnFour year schools had a great week with everybody getting a win but Southern Miss and Mississippi College. To read a full recap pick up a copy of this week's Jackson Free Press or [follow this link][1].
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Court Confirms: DOMA Unconstitutional
By RonniMottAppeals court upholds decision that DOMA is unconstitutional.
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Music
Guac It to Me
Guactoberfest, a spinoff of last May’s Babalooza, is slinging avocados and bringing live music to Fondren this weekend.
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Supercrush
Having only been together for seven months, Supercrush is making a name in Jackson.
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Sports
JFP Top 25: Week 8
October has provided two straight weeks of upsets in the top ten of the Top 25 teams.
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Home & Garden
Raising Kids Who Care
Yet, in today's interconnected world, with the big problems we face, it is more essential than ever to find connections with others and help our kids care about others and …
