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City Purchases 311 Software
The Jackson City Council yesterday approved the purchase of two software packages that will allow citizens to make and track complaints and requests related to city services online. The two …
Jerrod Partridge
For Jerrod Partridge, figure drawing is more about perspective than the actual act of putting graphite to paper.
Robert Myrick
As a state archeologist, Robert Myrick often gets questions about finding gold and dinosaur fossils. But unlike the fictionalized Indiana Jones, Myrick plays a large role in preserving Mississippi's history.
JFP Elephants of the Day: Rosie and Juno
Rosie and Juno, two African elephants that have lived at the Jackson Zoo for more than two decades, will soon find new homes at the Nashville Zoo at the end …
JPD Battles Church Burglaries
Major crimes in Jackson dropped a whopping 9 percent last week, but Jackson Police officers are concerned about a rash of burglaries at churches across the city. Since mid-December, the …
Andrew Young
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday, Jackson State University today hosted Andrew Young, one of King's closest advisers during the civil-rights movement of the 1960s. Young 77, has …
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[Fly] Saint Paddy's
"Mal's St. Paddy's Parade is arguably one of the biggest events in Jackson every year. And the events that surround it make it a days-long celebration.
The Cherry Orchard
Stepping off the tour-bus, four leathery-faced, rough-hewn men with ear-to-ear grins met us with handfuls of shiny, garnet cherries. "Eat, eat!" they said with proud enthusiasm, pressing as much fruit …
JPS High School Graduation Schedule
If you plan to attend one of the graduations for a friend or family member, here is a schedule that I got from the Jackson Public Schools newsletter.
City Seeks Removal of Visitor's Bureau Expiration Date
The Jackson City Council's Legislative Budget Committee moved forward to re-authorize the Convention Center & Visitors Bureau yesterday, but committee Chairwoman Margaret Barrett-Simon said the committee should ask the state …
Jumping For Jackson
Jackson, like other cities and towns throughout the state, is submitting a list of requests for the state Legislature to consider in order to help Jackson balance tumbling revenues and …
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Fall Arts Preview 2010
Four times a year, the Jackson Free Press presents an arts and events preview issue packed with listings of what is happening over the next three months in and near …
Do the Strand
There are no movie theaters in Jackson anymore, at least not any that show actual movies on a regular basis. All the big first-run multiplexes sit amidst the sprawl outside …
Take Dad Out to Eat
Treat dad to a meal at one of the metro area's eateries offering specials this Father's Day.
Clarion-Ledger Back in Neshoba County
Cheers to The Clarion-Ledger for going back on its statements that Edgar Ray Killen—and then James Ford Seale—were going to be the end of the line for investigating old civil …
The Nation Blogs on the ‘Hell-Raising' JFP
This is how he starts out:
Folks, Bob Moser at The Nation is blogging about our Obama commentary last night, quoting from us liberally (which he asked permission to do because he is a class act). …
Change the Room, Change the World
Many people think the only thing is takes to change the world is fire in the belly and a lot of action. Not so fast. Building a sustainable community takes …
Intertwined
"The Bridge," an art exhibit at Jackson State University, features numerous local artists. They are "vibrant, imaginative and diverse," said McCain, a local painter, during the exhibit's opening last week.
Images In Colored Glass
When you step into the Mosaic Shop, the feeling is welcoming. Wanda and Robert Hendrix, both Texas natives, greet you with charming wit.
