Jackson Free Press

Dragging Through the Swamp

The Weeks have returned to Mississippi to play a series of seven shows, coinciding with the upcoming release of its first full-length album since signing to the label Serpents and …

Education Still Inadequately Funded

With no shortage of suggestions about how to fix the conditions and the lagging achievements of public schools during this legislative session, Democrats say that the Mississippi Adequate Education Program, …

It's the Weekend!

On Saturday, the Zippity Doo Dah Parade is at 7 p.m. in Fondren. See the Sweet Potato Queens and the Budweiser Clydesdales.

Same-Sex Marriage Ceremonies Begin in Maryland

Same-sex couples in Maryland were greeted with cheers and noisemakers held over from New Year's Eve parties, as gay marriage became legal in the first state south of the Mason-Dixon …

Bryant Trusts No Part of Federal Health Overhaul

If there's one thing Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant makes perfectly clear, it's this: He doesn't like the federal health overhaul.

Iran Says New Nuke Talk Session in Few Weeks

Reflecting signs of progress at ongoing Iran nuclear talks, the country's foreign minister said Wednesday that his country would meet again with six powers within weeks to further discuss ways …

Lumumba: Chamber Won't 'Betray' City on Tax Commission

Mayor Chokwe Lumumba brushed off concerns from Jackson City Council members at Monday's work session about the 1-percent sales tax, which Jacksonians would have to pass by referendum.

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Mississippi Pride Swells at Museum Groundbreaking

The grand opening may be four years away, but Thursday's celebration on North Street inspired enough Mississippi pride to last us until then.

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It's the Weekend!

On Sunday, the Stop Hunger Now Pack-A-Thon is from 1:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. at Millsaps College.

Officials Question Drug War's Effectiveness

Lee Vance, an assistant police chief with the Jackson Police Department, participated in a roundtable discussion at the Mississippi Black Leadership Summit, under way at the Jackson Convention Center.

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Seeing the Light? Challenging ‘Compassionate Conservatism'

Ala. Gov. Riley is causing serious discussion and though by arguing that the Bible supports raising state taxes to care for the poor. He is arguing for--drum roll-- a progressive …

[Herman's Pick] Vol. 7, No. 13

It is an annual tradition. Exactly halfway through the holidays, the overwhelming call to escape the family for loud music and hard drink arrives. Not that I don't enjoy the …

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.

Robert St. John

Hattiesburg restaurateur Robert St. John has teamed up with Dan Blumenthal and Jeff Good—owners of Jackson's BRAVO! Italian Restaurant, Broad Street Baking Company and Sal & Mookie's New York Pizza …

It's the Weekend!

On Saturday, the 4 the Record Swap is from noon-5 p.m. at Hal & Mal's.

Heroes of the Year

Thanks to the recent trend of big-budget Hollywood films, our idea of a "hero" is often a person in a cool costume fighting evil. If you read or watch the …

House GOP Plans Anti-Washington Push in August

House Republicans will take a carefully orchestrated, staunchly anti-Washington campaign to voters this month, blaming President Barack Obama and his fellow Democrats for Americans' unhappiness with government.

Reverent Memorials Mark JFK 50th Anniversary

A half dozen Irish soldiers toting guns with brilliantly polished bayonets formed a guard of honor outside the U.S. Embassy in Dublin as the U.S. flag was lowered to half-staff …

'Dallas Buyer's Club''s Emotional Rodeo

Jared Leto (left) and Matthew McConaughey deliver Oscar-worthy performances as people living with AIDS in the ’80s in “Dallas Buyers Club.”

It's the Weekend!

On Sunday, Ballet Magnificat! presents "Snow Queen" at 2 p.m. at Thalia Mara Hall.