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Gov. Bryant Signs Biz Bills

Let's say a meteorite crashed to Earth and landed on the Jackson Free Press' offices, resulting in a broken pinky toe on my left foot. According to a new state …

Gov. Bryant Signs Biz Bills

Family Remembers a Fallen Hero

Benjamin Brown was a 22-year-old activist in 1967 when law enforcement officers shot him once in the back and again in the back of the head during a civil-rights demonstration …

Three Could Face June Execution

Mississippi death-penalty opponents expect that three men will lose key appeals today, and expect each to receive a June execution date.

Community Events and Public Meetings

Eighth Annual JFP Chick Ball July 28, 6 p.m., at Hal & Mal's (200 S. Commerce St.). The fundraising event benefits the Center for Violence Prevention, and this year's goal …

Earle Banks to Run for State Supreme Court

Rep. Earle Banks announces candidacy for Mississippi Supreme Court

State Rep. Earle Banks, D-Jackson, just sent out a press release announcing his intention to run for Mississippi Supreme Court Justice in District 1, which Chief Justice Bill Waller Jr. …

Earle Banks to Run for State Supreme Court

Farish in 2012?

Jacksonians have heard plans, proposals and promises about a reborn Farish Street for the better part of two decades. Less than four years after purchasing the project from Performa, Watkins …

It's the Weekend!

Today, the Four Seasons of the Cedars Spring Art Show at The Cedars Historic Home (4145 Old Canton Road) closes. The event is free; call 601-366-5552. The Mississippi Mama Show …

Students Learn Fiscal Literacy

Students at Forest Hill High School got a leg up on some of their peers for a skill that seems to grow more important every day--understanding financial stability and how …

Students Learn Financial Literacy

Students at Forest Hill High School got a leg up on some of their peers for a skill that seems to grow more important every day--understanding financial stability and how …

Players of the Day: Best College Baseball Player Finalists

The Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum is honoring Mississippi's best college baseball player Monday, May 15 with a luncheon. Three finalists will be at the luncheon, but only …

Stealing Ideas

It happens. Sometimes, a girl about town needs to get away. Also, sometimes she's dating a person who really, really wants to see Van Halen on tour. In my case, …

Paul Thorn: Covering

With his 10th album release, "What The Hell is Goin' On?" Paul Thorn is doing things a little differently.

Just What I Needed

This Sunday, many of us will take time to honor our mothers. Mother's Day is the one day every year when we try to thank mom for everything she has …

The Best In Sports In 7 Days

Unlike some formerly employed sports writers, there is no doubt I am a real person. Now, being a good writer—that is up for debate.

Take Mom Out on Her Day

One of the best ways to show mom how much you care is to have someone else do all the cooking and cleanup on her special day. If your cooking …

Notes from the Buddha

When I sat down to write about the Buddhist take on "doing good in the world," I began by searching for a few choice quotes from the Buddha himself. Being …

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Deep as My Bones

Mama froze. She was holding something, a towel I think it was, and her hand stopped in mid air. Her incessant motion on pause for a moment, she looked at …

2012 Legislative Session Ends

The mood in the Mississippi House chamber after Rep. Mark Formby made the motion to adjourn sine die was similar to the last day of school before summer vacation.