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The House That Time Forgot
ht>Featured Story: Read the story behind Bobbie Johnson's story—that of a woman Frank Melton put in the media spotlight two weeks ago. by Ayana Taylor
Clinton, Coulter and Me
Former President Bill Clinton was not the biggest draw for me this month at the Association of Alternative Newsweeklies' national convention in Little Rock. I don't dig liars. Personally, I …
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The 2009 JFP Interview With Marshand Crisler
After serving as Jackson's Ward 6 Councilman for eight years, Marshand Crisler wants to give the executive branch a try.
Love Isn't Just For Breeders
Tyler Luna, 18, who is from Terry, Miss., and Brandon Tate, 21, who is from Baton Rouge, La., are approaching their first anniversary. They live together in Brandon.
Melton Polling High in First JFP/16-WAPT Poll
A March 12 telephone poll of 763 registered Jackson voters conducted by ZATA-3 Consulting in Washington, D.C., found that Jackson Mayor Frank Melton gets an excellent grade from 42 percent …
House Votes to Expand Unemployment Benefits
More Mississippians could qualify for unemployment insurance under a bill the Mississippi House of Representatives passed Saturday. The Senate adjourned hours before the vote, meaning the Legislature will not bring …
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The 2009 JFP Interview With John Horhn
John Horhn, 53, recently reclaimed his District 26 Senate for a fifth term, but now he wants to be mayor of Jackson. A self-proclaimed "lifelong resident of Jackson," and a …
Red And Ready To Rumble: The JFP Interview With Charlie Ross
Photos by Roy Adkins
Sen. Charlie Ross, R-Brandon, is confident this year. The 50-year-old senator is running for lieutenant governor against State Auditor Phil Bryant in the primaries, and possibly against Democratic Rep. Jamie …
D-Day for Mayor Frank Melton
Almost exactly two weeks after the Jackson Free Press reported that eyewitnesses were saying Mayor Frank Melton and his cohorts had taken a "Walking Tall" stick and sledgehammers to rental …
[Stiggers] ‘My People, My People'
"Remember, Momma Church Hat: Those who endure to the end shall be saved. At least folk can ride off with a blessing by purchasing a reliable and inexpensive hybrid hoopty …
[Stiggers] Forget the Mess
"Don't allow the troubles of this world to ruin your peace of mind. All you need is a comfortable exercise mat or your favorite blanket, and your imagination."
[Purvis] Accidental Inspiration
I drove down to the Coast last week. I needed to see for myself what my home of four years looked like. I hadn't seen anything that made me feel …
[Dennis] Love Your Moms
What kind of world would this be if none of us were brought up feeling loved?
Family Planning Funds are Essential
If you're an average woman, you want two children, according to various surveys. That means you'll spend about five years of your life trying to become pregnant, being pregnant or …
Melton Accuses, Councilman Objects
Photos by Brian Johnson and Adam Lynch
Mayor Frank Melton suggested that City Councilman Marshand Crisler and his brother Johnny Crisler were the focus of an investigation by the FBI in an interview with WJTV last Thursday. …
[Gregory] ‘Mom, What Did You Do?'
Recently, at a flea market in a town a little south of here, I dug into a bin of old newspapers and found a copy of the Jackson Daily News …
House Faces ‘Pointless' Abortion Bill, More
The Mississippi House of Representatives return to Jackson tomorrow to deal with the last remaining items of business in its 2010 legislative session, after a fierce battle over what several …
Birthday Reflections
As the JFP turns 6, Todd Stauffer reflects on the problem of "balance" over accuracya media problem McCain's lying spree has brought front and center.
Big City, Bright Future: Development Surges Ahead in Downtown Jackson
Graphic illustration courtesy of Downtown Jackson Partners
These may be strange days for a Capitol City, but Jackson's rebirth continues to pick up speed, despite the antics of its indicted mayor.
