Jackson Free Press

One of the winners of the raffle to participate in Jezabelle Von Jane's performance.

• July 22, 2013

Why You Should Care About the Drugs Your Doctor Prescribes

For most of us, evaluating a doctor's prescribing habits is just about impossible. Even doctors themselves have little way of knowing whether their drug choices fall in line with those …

Cynthia Newland

Cynthia Newland, chairwoman of the dance department at Belhaven University, was among a group of educators honored at the annual Mississippi Alliance for Arts Education Awards Ceremony July 17 at …

Historic Saenger Theater

On Thanksgiving Day in 1929, it cost only 6 cents for admission to the Saenger Theater movie palace in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Today, the 997-seat Saenger has become a celebrated fixture in the heart of historic downtown, surrounded by an array …

Yes, They Did

Men of Character

Open those wallets, ladies. Each year at Chick Ball, we raffle off our local Men of Character to raise funds for the Center for Violence Prevention. This year, the money …

Long-Suffering Detroit Finally Turns to Bankruptcy

At the height of its industrial power, Detroit was an irrepressible engine of the American economy, offering well-paying jobs, a gateway to the middle class for generations of autoworkers and …

Kerry Presses Formula for Resuming Mideast Talks

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry stepped up his drive Friday to get Israelis and Palestinians back to the negotiating table, facing Palestinian reluctance over his formula for resuming peace …

Southern Co. Challenged on Nuclear Plant Costs

A decision to absorb losses on an over-budget power plant in Mississippi may haunt Southern Co. now that it wants regulators to raise its construction budget for a nuclear power …

3 School Districts to Be Returned to Local Control

Three Mississippi school districts are poised to be returned to local control over the next year.

State Will Hire 24 Coaches for Reading Push

State education officials will hire 24 reading coaches and coordinators for the coming school year, falling far short of their goal of 75.

Chasing Balls for Charity

He may not be a scratch golfer, but Wednesday at Annandale Golf Club, New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton proved to be a stand-up guy.

Men of Character

Open those wallets, ladies. Each year at Chick Ball, we raffle off our local Men of Character to raise funds for the Center for Violence Prevention. This year, the money …

Obama to Talk up Health Care Law's Rebates

Eager to counter Republicans intent on repealing his health care law, President Barack Obama will argue that it's working and hold up as proof half a billion dollars in rebates …

Miss. Moves Ahead with Child Care Finger Scanners

After more than a year's delay, the Mississippi Department of Human Services is requiring that parents use a finger scanner to sign children in and out of federally subsidized child …

Johnny Manziel is the Next Tim Tebow

College football begins its unofficial start this week. Media days are beginning across the country, which means fall practice will start soon and games will follow behind shortly.

Sharp and Sexy

Stiletto nails make you instantly feel a little sexier and more dangerous.

A Murder Puzzle

When it comes to writing, Liz Stauffer has covered a lot of genres, from politics to technology. But these days, Stauffer (mother of Jackson Free Press publisher Todd Stauffer) is …

A Poem of Violence

Rinko Kikuchi is rookie trainee Mako Mori in “Pacific Rim.”

Signaling Positivity

Here are some facts to get you ready to hear one of Jackson's newer duos, Wink and the Signal, at Chick Ball. Find the band on Facebook and Soundcloud.