Jackson Free Press

Making Sense of Our Stories

Have you ever been in love? You know, "love" like in the storybooks, like the gods and goddesses, like a Shakespeare sonnet? Have you ever been so confused, so sick, …

Decoupage Your Pumpkin

Mateo, my son, loves Halloween. He claims it is one of his favorite days of the year, but he says that about his birthday and Christmas, too. I like Halloween, …

2011 Chicks We Love Announced: Honor Them at Chick-A-BOOM Reception at JFP Chick Ball!

Every year, the Jackson Free Press honors a slate of fabulous Jackson-area women who are making a difference in our community and who are just plain lovable. Last year, the …

Calls Needed This Weekend

[verbatim from Mississippi Health Advocacy Program]

On Thursday, the State Senate debated and passed the Medicaid Technical Amendments bill, H.B. 105. Thanks to your support and calls, the bill was amended to include language that would …

Free Voter ID Will Cost ... But What?

Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann announced yesterday that his office will be "proactive" and distribute free voter ID cards to anyone who does not have the proper identification. But …

Dedmon Pleads Guilty to Murder

Deryl Dedmon stood by silently, his face expressionless as Hinds County Assistant District Attorney Scott Rogillio read aloud an account of the murder prosecutors say Dedmon committed last year when …

It's an Outdoor Thang

Organizing an outdoor movie night at your house is easy. It's a great way to bring together neighbors, community, friends and family. You'll need just a few items and a …

What YOU can do about global warming

The Kyoto Treaty is important, but the solution to global warming starts at home. Every small change helps. There are simple changes you can incorporate into your life.

How to Free an Innocent Man

Cedric Willis is a Jackson resident who was wrongfully convicted in the shooting death of Carl White in 1994. In 2006 the Jackson Free Press reported that Hinds County Circuit …

Cents & Sensibility

There are some pieces—no matter the fads of the day—that every wardrobe requires. Every fashion guru has his or her own list of essentials, but they all basically say the …

A Lunch To Grow On

Our lazy summer days are coming to an end, and school is around the corner. Cafeteria food might taste good, but those steak fingers and fries do not have much …

Women Done Wrong

You get 10 women together, and nine of them will have a story to tell about how a man has done them wrong. Give the tenth one a little time, …

The Best in Sports in the Next 7 Days

College basketball, Carver Bible at Mississippi College (7 p.m.): Another theological dispute is settled on the hardwood in Clinton.

So you want to donate to NAMIWalks, but you're afraid to donate online…

Good news! You can mail your donation, and if you include a note saying that it is for The Church Triumphant team, my team will still get credit for it. …

‘Something Wrong with Your Brain'

The neurologist walked into the room and closed the door quietly behind her. She turned off the lights and went to her computer monitor.

Hiphop Tackles the "N" Word and today's Youth in upcoming forums

Worldwide Westside Magazine and Shadow Play Entertainment Presents the "Free 2 Flow" Summit (http://www.free2flow.com).

City Council Questions Farish Developers

City Council members questioned Farish Street developers about their request for $8 million in bonds during a work session this morning.

Creating a Brand

Tripp Muldrow is a busy man. In the past year, he has spent 150 days traveling throughout the country, listening to residents and compressing often-complicated stories into brands that instill …

The "Free2Flow" Hiphop Summit this Saturday

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT CONCERNING FREE2FLOW SUMMIT. For everyone who is making plans to attend the Free2Flow Summit on Saturday, I have some important news for you. The event was in the …

First, Do No Harm

"Let's all just avoid being bitten by mosquitoes," warns Dr. Robert Hotchkiss of the Mississippi State Department of Health. At the Aug. 30 Jackson City Council meeting, Hotchkiss promoted the …