Jackson Free Press

Not Too Hip to Vote

Christopher Hayes writes for Alternet: "[T]his crowd, which formed a line that snaked around Astor place onto Lafayette, was garbed in American Apparel t-shirts, thrift store blazers, and the hyper …

Michael Moore: 17 Reasons Not to Slit Your Wrists

1. It is against the law for George W. Bush to run for president again.

Provocateur Michael Moore shows some optimism over on Alternet. A sampling:

Stringfellow: City needs Johnson for smooth transition

Eric Stringfellow at the Ledger writes:

Gov. Winter: McCain Takes ‘Red' Mississippi for Granted

Former Gov. William Winter, an Ole Miss graduate and the founder of the William Winter Institute for Racial Reconciliation, had this to say about McCain trying to stand up Ole …

Tate's the Treasurer, Man

State Treasurer Tate Reeves also has a new Web site up and running in time for the 2006 legislative session. It's kind of brown and flat and ugly, and seems …

Refreshing Your Art

Whether you're an artist, art student, art teacher or just someone that loves to learn about art, Tougaloo College's weeklong retreat, the Tougaloo Art Colony, may be just the thing …

No Contract for Ward 3 Re-do

Jackson's Ward 3 special election is eight days away and the city still doesn't have a contract with Hinds County to run the election.

Slate - July 8-14

THE SLATE: the best in sports in the next 7 days

Pro baseball, Amarillo at Jackson, 7 p.m. (1240 AM): The Senators tackle the Dillas before leaving for a two-series swing through Texas.

Smith-Wills Coming Attractions

March 16: Mississippi State vs. Louisiana Tech, 6:30 p.m.

Jackson-area fans of the Big 3 will get a chance to see their favorite team this season at Smith-Wills Stadium. The schedule:

Thursday's Starting Five: Dogs Hit The Catwalk

Does Kennedy have future at UM? ... Eagles star done ... Putting on the Dog ... JFP cover boy leads JSU.

World Cup: Czechs Cool U.S. Soccer Fever

The United States has never won a World Cup game on European soil. This year's U.S. team has been hyped as the best American team ever. The Czech Republic team …

Mississippi Revises Outlook for Budget Year Starting July 1

Top lawmakers said Monday that Mississippi state government can avoid spending cuts during the final two weeks of the current budget year by tapping into the rainy day fund.

Mississippi Extends Mask Mandate, Eases Other Virus Rules

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves is extending a statewide mask mandate through the end of September, saying Monday he believes it is helping slow the spread of the new coronavirus.

Mississippi Names New Child Protection Services Commissioner

Andrea Sanders, general counsel and principal deputy executive director of the Mississippi Department of Human Services, has been named the new commissioner of the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services, …

Coronavirus Outbreak Identified at Mississippi Private Prison

Officials have identified a coronavirus outbreak at a private prison in the Mississippi Delta in which more than 50 inmates have tested positive for COVID-19.

Mississippi County to Put Up Marker for Lynching Victims

A Mississippi county will put up a marker to remember Black men who were lynched by white mobs between 1885 and 1935. It will be near a statue that honors …

MSDH Expands Eligibility for COVID-19 Vaccine

Beginning today, those eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccination in Mississippi will now include all persons 50 years of age and older.

Mississippi Teacher Pay Raise Plan Headed to Governor

Mississippi legislators have agreed on a teacher pay raise plan, and it will head to Gov. Tate Reeves, who said earlier this year that he would sign any teacher pay …

Jackson Considers Renaming Street After Bluesman Bobby Rush

An ordinance to rename Ellis Avenue to Bobby Rush Boulevard, in honor of the two-time Grammy winning Bluesman, was introduced at Tuesday's Jackson City Council meeting, WLBT-TV reported.

Teens, Young Adults in Foster System Eligible for Grants

Mississippi teenagers and young adults who have spent time in the foster care system are now eligible for federal grants worth thousands of dollars to help pay for school, a …