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TurnUp Studios
From the website: TurnUp Studios is located in Jackson, Mississippi USA, specifically in the heart of the Midtown Arts District. The space hosts studios to Clay Hardwick, daniel johnson, and Jamie Weems. Also space is used for video recordings, live …
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Georgia Blue, Flowood
Georgia Blue offers sophisticated Southern cuisine in a laid-back environment. Join us for the finest in Southern comfort foods… Stockyard Angus Filets & Ribeyes Shrimp & Grits Smoked Duck Sweet Potato Risotto Fried Green Tomatoes Red Beans & Rice and …
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Justice
Who Polices Prosecutors Who Abuse Their Authority? Usually Nobody
After serving 13 years in prison for murder, Tony Bennett was released when a state appeals court found that the prosecutor who had handled his case had violated a basic …
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Crime
UPDATED: DA Smith Puts Ben Allen on Trial Jan. 30, DJP Suing 'Whistleblower' Claiming Forged Checks
The trial of Downtown Jackson Partners President Ben Allen, who faces 10 counts, including embezzling a 1989 Chevy truck and tens of thousands of dollars from the business improvement district, …
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Think Globally, Eat Locally
Warning: Barbara Kingsolver's nonfiction book "Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life" (HarperCollins, 2007, $26.95), co-written by her husband and one of her daughters, may inspire you to run …
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PDFs Campaign Finance Reports for Melton, Johnson
See a list of campaign contributions and disbursements here.
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National Hockey Leveraged Buyout
Daniel Gross has a plan for how the NHL can be saved. Daniel, why bother?
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Attic Gallery
Attic Gallery (1101 Washington St., Vicksburg). The gallery specializes in southern contemporary art and fine crafts. Exhibitors include Kennith Humphrey, Chad Poovey, Lesley Silver and Sam Beibers. Open Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Call 601-638-9221; email [email protected]; visit atticgallery.blogspot.com.
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Election Returns
Get updated election returns from the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal.
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Will Councilwoman Margaret Barrett-Simon run for mayor?
By Donna LaddWe just saw Ward 7 Councilwoman Margaret Barrett-Simon's Facebook posting indicating that she might announce for mayor by the end of the week. Here is a screenshot. We'll keep you posted.
http://jacksonfreepress.com/users/photos/2014/mar/10/16336/
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Tunes on the Res
If you're looking for a fun family night or date night filled with music and fireworks, head out to the 31st annual Pepsi Pops on the reservoir.
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Art for AIDS
Mississippi HeARTS Against AIDS hosts its 20th anniversary benefit Feb. 11. The benefit, Mississippi's largest fundraiser for HIV and AIDS-related issues, is a live and silent art auction. Over 300 …
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Albert Wilson
Almost as soon as Albert Wilson learned Councilman Kenneth Stokes was running for a Hinds County supervisor's position, he decided he wanted to campaign for the job of representing Ward …
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Ole Miss Tweets for Energy Savings
The University of MississippiOle Misshas teamed with Jackson company SmartSynch as part of its "Red, Blue and Green" initiative, moving the university toward energy sustainability, which includes water and energy …
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JAM Continues Tonight
http://www.jubileejam.com/schedule.html
JAM continues despite the rain yesterday and warm, but thankfully drier, weather today. Sponsored in part by the Jackson Free Press. Tickets are $28 for one day at the gate. …
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CARA Reaches Out for Donations
Community Animal Rescue and Adoption, Jackson's largest no-kill animal shelter is running dangerously low on funds. The shelter is "filled to the brim with unwanted, abused and stray dogs and …
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House Passes Resolution to Extend Session
Lawmakers in the Mississippi House passed a resolution yesterday to extend the current session for 30 days.
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Lesbian Teen's Lawsuit Challenged
Copiah County School district officials are asking a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit that lesbian teen Ceara Sturgis filed after school officials excluded a photograph of her wearing a …
