Jackson Free Press

The Madness So Far

This year's NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament has reached the Sweet Sixteen. We've seen some entertaining games the first weekend, including some surprises no one expected.

Squat, Press, Jerk

Over the last 30 years or so, fitness training has changed a lot. These days, fitness fiends have more ways than ever to get into shape.

Jackson by Southwest

As some of you may know, I was fortunate to attend the South by Southwest Music Conference and Festival (SXSW) in Austin, Texas, during my spring break a couple of …

Paint By Numbers

Leaving with a finished painting is one of the best parts about classes at Artful Hours or Easely Amused.

Leaving with a finished painting is one of the best parts about classes at Artful …

• March 27, 2013

Spring Forward

Mal’s St. Paddy’s Parade feels like the kickoff to spring in Jackson.

Return of the 'Thrones'

“Game of Thrones” returns to HBO March 31.

DIY Potting Soil Gives Organic Plants a Big Start

Good Friday is traditionally the time for those who plant "by the signs" in central Mississippi to put seeds in the ground, but for most home gardeners, now is a …

In the Sisters' Kitchen

Two Sisters' Kitchen is the downtown home of arguably some of the best fried chicken in the Metro, and devotees sing praises of its tomato gravy, fried steak and angel …

I Am Strong, I Am Invincible, I Am Woman

Kristin Gazaway is promoting healthy eating in local elementary schools.

Lunchbox Adventure

As an elementary librarian at Woodville Heights Elementary in south Jackson, I get the opportunity to share books with kids on a plethora of topics.

Trussed and Tied

“Fifty Shades of Chicken” entertains while educating about cooking poultry.

Breaking up the Boys Club

Enrika Williams is one of many female chefs on the rise in Jackson.

Enrika Williams is one of many female chefs on the rise in Jackson.

• March 27, 2013

About Charter Schools

While charter schools may be tuition-free, they may still be out of reach for a district’s neediest families.

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Dems: Reprioritize to Fund Schools

The Mississippi Legislature does not lack the money to fully fund education; it lacks political will, Rep. Cecil Brown, D-Jackson, says.

Patterson: Southern Hospitality Values

Plavise "Patti" Patterson may have grown up in Michigan, but she became an adult in Jackson. Now she's trying to return the favor and help bring Jackson to a role …

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Lessons from the Press

We don’t all have to be newspaper people. But we can all find that niche, that way to contribute.

Longing for Love

Oxford’s Unwed Teenage Mothers play loud but they have hearts of pure pop.

Lawmakers Mull $100 Million in Bonds for Nissan

Mississippi lawmakers are considering giving a development agency the capacity to use $100 million in bonds toward the construction of buildings for suppliers of Nissan Motor Co.'s Canton plant.