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Men We Love
With Father's Day just around the corner, the Jackson Free Press has renewed its annual tradition of honoring the men we love. They are activists, news men, politicians, espresso Dadaists …
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On the Delta's Tamale Trail
Three of us, women who have lived all over the country but with firm roots in Mississippi, pile into Lizzie's silver hatchback in search of a Mississippi birthrightDelta-style tamales.
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Music Awards Honor Local Artists
The 35th annual Jackson Music Awards, hosted by WLBT sports anchor Rob Jay, recognized a talented selection of Jackson's finest musicians and entertainers last night at the Jackson Marriott downtown. …
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See if Your Jackson-Area State Candidate Supports Initiative 42
By adreherThe League of Women Voters of the Jackson Area released the results of a legislative candidate poll that asked candidates if they support Amendment (Initiative) 42 with the options: Yes, No or Undecided. So far, seven Senate candidates and eight House candidates have responded. See your candidate's stance below.
Senate Candidates
John Horhn (D): Yes
Hillman Frazier (D): Yes
Sollie Norwood (D): Yes
David Blount (D): Yes
Josh Harkins (R): No
William Billingsley (R): No
Kathryn Perry (D): Undecided
House Candidates
Ray Rogers (R): Yes
Brad Oberhousen (D): Yes
Machelle Shelby Kyles (D): Yes
Kenneth Shearrill (D): Yes
Sam Begley (D): Yes
Tammy Cotton (D): Yes
Kathy Sykes (D): Yes
Adrienne Wooten (D): Yes
Cory Wilson (R): No
Jarvis Dortch (D): Yes
(Senate candidates who did not respond with "Yes, No or Undecided" answer: Barbara Blackmon (D), Kenneth Jones (D), Stephen Thompson (D), Eclecius Franklin (D), Will Longwitz (R), Ponto Downing (R), James Broadwater (R) and Dean Kirby (R). House candidates who did not respond with "Yes, No or Undecided" answer: Philip Gunn (R), Bruce Bartley (R), Joel Bomgar (R), Brent Powell (R), John Moore(R), Paul Buisson (R), Randall Stephens (R), Tom Weathersby (R), Wesley Wilson (R), Bill Denny (R), James Perry (R), Ed Blackmon (D), Debora Dixon (D), Earl Banks (D), Credell Calhoun (D), Alyce Clark (D), Plavise Patterson (D), Kimberly Campbell (D) and Corinthian Sanders (D).)
This post has been updated to reflect that Sam Begley, Democratic candidate for House District 70, Jarvis Dortch, Democratic candidate for House District 66 both support Initiative 42.
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Katrina Index
<b>Where's the Money Going?</b>
As of July, the amount of money FEMA reports it has spent in relief for hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma: $37 billion
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Business
Take Advantage of St. Paddy's Specials
The celebration has already started, so don't miss out on the biggest city-wide party this year.
See party sites below along with a whole slew of food, drink and merchandise specials offered by local Jackson vendors, below. See the map for locations (click on it to …
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Summer in the City (for kids)
Many school-weary kids anticipate summertime, but it can be a difficult time for parents who work and need to figure out summer child care and other plans to keep their …
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Chili Peppers 2 CD Set to Drop May 9
Jupiter and the other Mars.
The Red Hot Chili Peppers will unleash a two-CD set, STADIUM ARCADIUM (Warner Bros.), on May 9, 2006. The collection will contain 28 songs divided between two discs, one dubbed
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Teen Design Camp Needs Funding
Jackson is Art, a program of the Jackson Community Design Center, introduced 30 Jackson teens last year to architecture and urban design. Whitney Grant, co-director of JCDC, said the program …
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"Rock the Faces," The Hong Kong
Listen Here.
The 7-song mini l.p. debut from New York based, Etherdrag recording artist, The Hong Kong explodes to the top of a long list of Hip-dance floor Retro-Pop candy. "Rock the …
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[Stiggers] The Invisible Man
This poem titled 'Return of the Invisible Man: Observations of an Unemployed Poet' is my personal expression about black men, like me, experiencing the highest unemployment rate of all gender/race …
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Factcheck.org: ‘Pro-Bush Puffery on Economy, Medicare'
New ad claims Bush inherited an economy "already in recession" and that 41 million seniors "now have access to lower cost prescriptions." Wrong on both counts.
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Politics
Black Senator: 'Appalled' at Bryant's 'Confederate' Proclamation, Take Down 'Pro-slavery State Flag'
Sen. Derrick T. Simmons, D-Greenville, issued a statement today in response to Gov. Phil Bryant's proclamation naming April as Confederate Heritage Month.
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Green Peace, Anyone?
We are proud to report that the JFP acknowledged the burgeoning peace movement in Jackson before other local media. Hopefully, they'll all keep reporting that not everyone in Mississippi is …
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First Week Light on Substance
On a mild but drizzly afternoon that forced planned inauguration ceremonies indoors, Phil Bryant took the reins of Mississippi government.
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Green Kitchen Tricks
Living green in the kitchen means, in part, replacing toxic cleaners with green alternatives, and eliminating unnecessary use of energy and trips to the grocery store by being good stewards …
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City & County
Bridging Digital Divide for JPS Students Goal of Collaboration with City of Jackson
Students in Jackson Public Schools may start having access to free internet access as early as February, Chief Administrative Officer Robert Blaine told the city council Tuesday.
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Jackson Moves Up in Creative Class Ranking; Other Southern Cities Fall
Regular JFP blogger Philip brought this to our attention this weekend; great news! Go, Jackson, go.
