Jackson Free Press

2005: Food & Drink

Best New Restaurant: Pan Asia (862 Avery Blvd. N., Ridgeland, 956-2686)

Fleet-Morris Stores Now MIPA Distro Spots

The Fleet-Morris chain of convenience stores has ended their exclusive contract with the Clarion-Ledger's "The Distribution Network" and opened up 17 storefronts to the Mississippi Independent Publishers Association's community distribution …

On The Issues: Educating The Candidates

The economy, the war in Iraq and personal attacks have succeeded in slapping attention away from the nation's education issue—not an easy feat considering how highly communities generally rate education …

Let Us Do the Cooking

If you just can't stand the thought of cleaning up 12 different pots, pans and casserole dishes, let local Jackson restaurants take care of you Thanksgiving Day.

JFP Q&A: Ward 2 candidate Melvin Priester Jr. (incumbent, Democrat)

Read Ward 2 Councilman Melvin Priester Jr.'s answer to the 2017 JFP City Council Questionnaire.

Give Thanks and Eat Local

Thanksgiving is a day to give thanks and feast, so why not give back to local restaurants by letting them cater your holiday?

Best of Jackson 2021: Urban Living

There's nothing to us more local than Best of Jackson. We're officially in our 19th annual award season. Here is who you voted as the best local people, places, food …

2009: Nightlife

<b>BEST DANCE CLUB

When you get the urge to dance like a crazy fool, this is the place to do it. Thursday night is ladies' night, when ladies get in half price, and …

Enough is Enough!

Enough is enough. I can't sit idly by and continue to watch this childish display. A black cloud still hangs over our city. Even more prominent in election years, it …

We Got A New At-ti-tude

Cue the Patti LaBelle, baby. As we prepare our third Best of Jackson issue, it strikes me that Jacksonians are starting to take for granted the idea that "best" is …

Best of Jackson 2008

Best Bartender: Trevor Palmer, Club Fire - Club Fire's got to be a hectic place for a bartender. Hundreds of sweating, dance-crazed bodies are thirsty for a drink on Thursday's …

A Place To Watch The Game

Don't want to watch the game alone? Try these hot spots to enjoy the game with other local fans!

Nissan, Cafe, Caterpillar, Mississippi Works

To celebrate its 10 successful years in Mississippi, Nissan Motor Company announced that it is moving production of its Murano crossover vehicles from Kyushu, Japan, to the facility in Canton …

Farmers Worry About Fate of Immigration Bills

Agricultural leaders are pleading with Congress for an immigration bill that includes more lenient and less complex rules for hiring farm workers.

Garver Chain Reaction Challenge, Godfrey's, Jackson Youth Fish Tales Rodeo and Good Problems at Offbeat

Germantown Middle School in Madison was the first school in Mississippi to participate in the Garver Chain Reaction Challenge on Thursday, April 11.

McCain's Cancer Diagnosis Jolts Senate

Sen. John McCain's diagnosis of brain cancer jolted the Senate where Republicans and Democrats offered prayers and words of encouragement for a six-term lawmaker with a war hero past.

Boston 2024 Olympics Organizers Update $4.6B Bid

The group trying to bring the 2024 Olympics to Boston released the most detailed look yet at its bid for the Summer Games on Monday, unveiling a $4.6 billion plan …

The Next Americans

Last week, President George W. Bush signed The Secure Fence Act, which adds 700 miles to the 83 miles of fence on our border with Mexico. Along with the fence, …

My Ghost of Duff Green

We turned out the lights, switched on the small digital recorder and took our places at a table in the middle of the ballroom to attempt to communicate with the …

Christmas Dinner: Let the Pros Do It

Looking for some help with your holiday meal? Consider letting a local restaurant, food distributor or grocery store help out.