Jackson Free Press

Lies, Damn Lies and Elections

We can always tell when election season has slunk into Jackson here at the JFP. For one thing, lots of folks using fake names start to complain about us because …

Rubio and Ryan Leading GOP VP Picks

In 2008, the Mississippi ballot offered seven presidential candidates and their running mates. Along with the Republican and Democratic nominees, we had third-party candidates ranging from the Green Party to …

A More Amazing 'Spider-Man'

This summer, legendary web-slinger Spider-Man is hitting movie theaters in a star-studded blockbuster. Sound familiar?

Hot as Cayenne

Storage 24 has won JFP's Best of Jackson's Best Rock twice and Best Original Band twice already, but such labels do the band's unique and distinctive sound little justice.

The Power of Mix Tapes

Ah, mix tapes. I know it's illegal now, but back in my day, you brought your pack of Memorex tapes to all the carport dances or slumber parties we had …

Water, Water Everywhere

People who jump into organic gardening without any preparation often start off on the wrong foot by overwatering or not watering properly.

$500K, and Classic Might Stay in Jackson

Ask Alcorn State President Christopher Brown why the Alcorn State University Braves will play arch-rival Jackson State University in Lorman this year for the first time since 1992, and he'll …

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You, the Masterpiece

Once they reach adulthood, people tend to think that they are either creative or not, left-brain or right-brain, and never shall the twain meet.

Learn to Be Inspired

We live in a world where kids who can't sit still in class are labeled troublemakers or low-performers or even ADD. But maybe they're just kinesthetic learners: that is, they …

Creativity: A Secret to Getting Ahead

Inventive thinking is prized now more than almost any other time in history. The creative class is on the rise and is an important emerging driver in the economy.

Time to Create

So how to convince your right-brain, distinguished self to plan and get organized? You need to learn basic principles and then practice until it becomes second nature.

Outside the Political Box

The "cultural creatives" movement is one attempt to reject the binary division in favor of a new, more enlightened political climate.

Clinic Remains Open

State attorneys for the abortion-clinic law say the governor and lieutenant governor's statements about its intent shouldn't matter because they did not author the controversial bill. The judge may not …

Between Two Tonys

We sat down with local artists Tony Davenport and Anthony DiFatta, who promptly made our heads spin as they discussed their perspectives on creativity, chaos and life.

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Mayor's State of the City: 'Stay on Track'

Mayor Harvey Johnson Jr. focused today on his handling of the city's budget in addition to other signs of progress.

Choctaw Pageantry and Culture

The 63rd Mississippi Choctaw Fair, held this year from July 11-14 in Choctaw, mixes music, sport and more.

Miss. Power Files Suit

Mississippi Power Co. is taking its battle to raise customers' electric bills to the Mississippi State Supreme Court.

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Biz Roundup: July 10, 2012

Jackson fliers will be able to travel non-stop to Chicago on United Airlines come November.

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State Sued for Not Helping Jackson Special-Ed Kids

The Mississippi Department of Education is facing a class-action suit on behalf of Jackson children with disabilities.

DOH Reports 2 West Nile Cases

The state Department of Health reported the first two cases of West Nile virus in Mississippi in 2012 last week.