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The 2014 Chicks We Love
The holistic path of osteopathic medicine, emphasizing preventative care, drew Dr. Carrie Nash toward her degree.
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Girl Tunes: The Performers of the 2014 JFP Chick Ball
Funk-fusion songstress Victoria Cross expects to give listeners at the 10th Annual Chick Ball something they've never heard before.
City & County
Jackson A to Z: What to Know, Do, Drink, Visit ...
This list isn’t exhaustive! Visit jfpevents.com and jfp.ms/musiclistings for so many more events and venues. Jackson is what you make it, so make it amazing.
Events
Jackson Rhythm & Blues Festival Artist Lineup
From Grammy-winning greats to jaw-dropping juniors, the biggest names in soul, blues and R&B love Mississippi.
City & County
Persons of the Day: Lee Vance & Juan Cloy
Today, Mayor Tony Yarber announced the two finalists for the top job at the Jackson Police Department: Lee Vance, a longtime assistant chief who is now serving as acting chief; …
Question o' the Week: It’s almost time for Mal’s St. Paddy’s parade! This year’s theme is “Drink Local, Think Global”—what’s your favorite local drinking spot?
It’s almost time for Mal’s St. Paddy’s parade! This year’s theme is “Drink Local, Think Global”—what’s your favorite local drinking spot?
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St Paddy's Parade New Route
Due to the construction on E. Capitol Street underway to make the street two-way, the St. Paddy's Parade route is changing this year.
United Airlines 1263 Diverted to Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers Airport
United Flight 1263 on route from Chicago to New Orleans developed a mechanical problem and landed at the Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International airport at approximately 9:30 pm.
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Jackson Women Power Players (Or Some Of Them)
These are just a few of the powerful female leaders in our city. Send us more power players to honor—email [email protected].
Person of the Day
Person of the Day: Common
Common, an actor and Grammy-winning hip-hop artist, returns to Mississippi to magnify the voices of Canton Nissan workers who say the want fair pay and better working conditions.
City & County
BREAKING: Ward 1 Councilman to Run (Another) Write-in Campaign for Mayor?
A surprise announcement today confirmed rumors swirling on social media that Ward 1 councilman Quentin Whitwell is launching a write-in campaign in the race for Jackson mayor.
Best of Jackson
Pop-Up Ballot: Health-Care Professionals
As the medical director of Quinn Healthcare, Timothy Quinn is a firm advocate for removing the fear of visiting the doctor and maintaining good health and wellness.
City & County
Lumumba, Yarber Headed to a Runoff Election April 22
Chokwe Antar Lumumba, son of the former mayor, led by only 10 votes going into a run-off election against Councilman Tony Yarber. Both candidates got 31% of the vote in …
City & County
Jackson Mayoral Runoff: The Issues
A look at where the Jackson mayoral runoff candidates stand on some of the most important issues.
City & County
Top Contributors (Totals Before the April 15 filing deadline; updates at jfp.ms/mayormoney14)
The top contributors for both candidates in the Jackson mayoral runoff.
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Amazing Teens 2014
Numerous teenagers in the Jackson area are already making a difference in their communities, and soon they will be affecting the world. These 16 teenagers, as well as their peers, …
Best of Jackson
Pop-Up Ballot: Swift & Sporty
Races, fun runs and themed 5Ks have seen more success and enthusiasm than ever in Jackson over the past few years, but when it comes to runs, the biggest is …
How to Lower Teen Pregnancy
Women in Mississippi live in a state with some of the most oppressive laws in regards to reproductive health in the nation.
Civil Rights
Stinker Quote of the Week: 'History'
The $100 million in "extra" funds Reeves is crowing about is still only about $200 million shy of the bare minimum schools need per the Mississippi Adequate Education Program.
City Must Make Public Info Available
The city must treat access to public records with the same seriousness as its compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act and the United States Environmental Protection Agency Consent Decree, …
