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National
Stinker Quote Of The Week: "Chickification"
“I think it’s feminism. If it’s tied to the last 50 years—the average size of (a man’s) member is 10 percent smaller than 50 years (ago)—it has to be the …
City & County
10 Local Stories This Week
We had another mouth-watering week of local news. Chew on these delicious stories from the week.
National
Open Thread on 1st Presidential Debate, Oct. 3, 8 p.m.
Join the JFP and friends tonight as we discuss (or get snarky about) the first presidential debate.
National
Stinker Quote of the Week: "Preferable"
"There is no question that for Missourians who believe we need to stop the reckless Washington spending, rein in the role of government in people's lives and finally focus on …
Question o' the Week: What woman should run for office in Mississippi?
“People say there are not enough qualified women, that’s one of the biggest bullsh_t things I’ve ever heard.” —Madeleine Albright
City & County
Mayor Johnson on 'Classic' Move to Lorman
Mayor Harvey Johnson Jr. says the city worked hard to keep the Capital City Classic.
Events
July 4 Events Around Jackson
Events and happening on July 4, 2012, to celebrate America's independence!
Parents Charged with Capital Murder of Baby
The parents of a deceased baby are both now charged with capital murder.
City & County
JPD Releases Results of 'Operation Firecracker' (PDF)
The Jackson Police Department arrested 234 during its "Operation Firecracker" special operation last week, including 25 for prostitution.
GOOD Ideas
A World-Class City If ...
Creative Class" maven Richard Florida has ranked Jackson 75th on the creative-class scale (higher than Memphis and New Orleans!)
GOOD Ideas
Brain Games: Elbie or Arbie?
Often, people either think they're creative or they're not. And it is true that people tend to be more "left-brain" or "right-brain."
Lies, Damn Lies and Elections
We can always tell when election season has slunk into Jackson here at the JFP. For one thing, lots of folks using fake names start to complain about us because …
July Brings Millions in City Development
July saw new commercial development worth $9.6 million in Jackson, including several projects worth more than $100,000.
JPD SWAT Member Accused of Taking a Bribe
A Jackson police sergeant and SWAT member was arrested and charged with accepting a bribe.
Business
10 Local Stories This Week
Things seemed to return to normal after Hurricane Isaac and the three-day Labor Day weekend slowed down the capital city last week.
National
Stinker Quote Of The Week: "Numbers"
“Unbelievable jobs numbers..these Chicago guys will do anything..can’t debate so change numbers”
JFP
Question o' the Week: What is your favorite Jackson music moment?
Here at the JFP we've talked and remembered our favorite music moments that happened in J-town. Jubilee Jam, KISS, and a great many others. So we wanna know: what's yours?
JFP
YOUR TAKE: The Delusion and Paranoia of ‘Obama’s America 2016
“What amazes me about the stance of the film and the filmmaker is the premise that being anti-colonial is something to be feared."
JFP
You & JFP: Taylor Hildebrand and Valley Gordon
“I travel-nursed around the country for five years, but always knew I’d come back to Jackson.”
