Jackson Free Press

Barbour Appeals Ballot Ruling

[Verbatim from Governor] Today's ruling by the Hinds County Circuit Court is being appealed today. The official ballot recommended by the Secretary of State, which I approved, is proper and …

Roaring With Laughter

Over the past five years, the actors of the Off Kilter Comedy Troupe—Jackson's longest running comedy group—have developed an amazing skill.

Former Poet Laureate Natasha Trethewey Receives Humanities Award

Former Mississippi and U.S. Poet Laureate Natasha Trethewey and others will be honored with Mississippi Humanities Council awards, with a ceremony being held online this year because of the coronavirus …

The Best In Sports In 7 Days

Pro baseball, Philadelphia at Atlanta (6:30 p.m., TBS/ESPN2/620 AM): The scum-of-the-NL Phillies call on the Braves.

College Football: Instant Replay, Sept. 30

How Mississippi teams fared on Saturday (including out-of-town papers' reports):

Georgia 14, Ole Miss 9: The Dawgs rally in the second half to beat the Rebels.

Beth Israel Congregation

The Beth Israel Congregation was founded in 1860, and soon after purchased land for a cemetery on North State Street. By the end of 1862, fifteen Jewish families lived in town. After the Civil War, the congregation acquired land and …

Character of the Day: Charlie Brown

If your New Year's resolution was to join a community theater production, here's your opportunity. Black Rose Theatre holds auditions for "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" Jan. 3 and …

Ordinance Change Sought for Micro-Distillery

Natchez businessman Doug Charboneau and his son want to open a rum micro-distillery in the building that formerly housed King's Tavern bar.

Bill Kehoe

Bill Kehoe, an important part of Jackson and its music scene, passed away at St. Dominic's Hospital Wednesday afternoon.

Newtown Shooting Survivors Record Song for Charity

Children who survived last month's shooting rampage at Connecticut's Sandy Hook Elementary School have recorded a version of "Over the Rainbow" to raise money for charity.

Stinker Quote of the Week: 'Cooperation'

As Nunnelee's fellow Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives have demonstrated over the past week, "cooperation" isn't the goal. Their actions, refusing to keep the federal government funded and …

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Soulful Dedication

Although Stacey "Soul" Winters doesn't consider herself a spoken-word artist and prefers her written work, her love for language acts as a calling force that draws her to the stage …

You Don't Have to be a One-Percenter

The famous postman-art-collector, Herb Vogel said, "You don't have to be a Rockefeller to collect art."

Eventful Eating

Be sure not to miss these tasty events coming up this weekend.

4 the Record Spins into Town

For its 10th event, 4 the Record is back to showcase vinyl records and celebrate all things music.

Another Confederate Statue Sparks Debate in Mississippi

Another Confederate monument is sparking debate in Mississippi between critics who see it as a symbol of racial oppression and supporters who say it pays tribute to history.

Financially Challenged Lives Matter

Mr. Announcer: "In the ghetto criminal-justice system, the people are represented by members of the newly established Ghetto Science Community Peace Keeping Unit."

Trump Says Abortion Ban Should Yield 'Punishment' for Woman

Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump said Wednesday that women who get abortions should receive "some form of punishment" if abortion is banned, once again sparking controversy with days to go …

Running Scared

"Big Significant Things" focuses on Craig, played by English actor Harry Lloyd, and his road trip around the south.

Harrowing Sounds

Alan Lomax's role in the preservation of American folk and blues music can never be understated. Lomax traveled around the country collecting interviews and songs for the Library of Congress …