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Gannett Rewards Moon with $3.7 Million
Amid tanking stock prices, pay freezes and unpaid employee furloughs, USA TODAY publisher Craig Moon will walk away with at least a $3.7 million retirement package, according to the Gannett …
Garrison Starr
Folk rock/ indie artist and Hernando native Garrison Starr demonstrates her Southern roots through songs that tell rich stories of love and overcoming adversity.
Clancy Walker
When doctor's diagnosed Clancy Walker's 3-year-old son, Grayson, with juvenile diabetes a few months ago, it ignited her desire to raise money and awareness about the disease.
Chick Jam Rocks Again
After the success of our first Chick Jam in the summer, the Jackson Free Press is hosting Winter Chick Jam on Dec. 4 at 8 p.m. with performances by folk …
Jerrod Partridge
For Jerrod Partridge, figure drawing is more about perspective than the actual act of putting graphite to paper.
Oil in MS Sound; Cap Back On
Officials confirmed yesterday that a large patch of oil, about a mile long and two hundred yards wide, came through Dog Keys Pass into the Mississippi Sound, catching oil spotters …
Former Choctaw Chief Hospitalized
Phillip Martin, the former chief of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, has been hospitalized at St. Dominic's Hospital in Jackson. Martin, 84, held the democratically elected post of the …
Next BP Attempt to Cap Oil Could Increase Flow
In the wake of Saturday's failure of a "top kill" procedure to stem the gusher of oil in the Gulf of Mexico, British Petroleum will again attempt to cap the …
Gov to Allow Public Comment on Tax Study – May 19
[Verbatim statement] Mississippi citizens and interest groups will have the opportunity to speak to members of the Governor's Tax Study Commission, Chairman Leland Speed announced today. The opportunity for public …
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.
Help! Jackpedia Needs to Know About Jackson's Best Bargains!
In the JFP's continuing quest to honor local Jackson-area businesses, we are publishing the 2009 Jackpedia next week -- a guide to the coolest and most local businesses, artists, people, …
SWAC To JSU Coach: Bleep You, Stay At Home
The SWAC has suspended Jackson State football coach Rick Comegy for this weekend's game at Arkansas-Pine Bluff.
84,000 Jobs Slashed in August
August Unemployment At Five-Year High
NPR reported this morning on last month's unemployment figures and updated numbers for June and July. Verbatim from their Web site:
Jesus, He Knows Me
This was recorded 15 years ago. Funny thing is it's still up to date; they wouldn't even have to make a new video.
A little innuendo with your evening cocktail
Is it legal to go to bed at 6pm? Because the thought had crossed my mind.
But, before I fall into a world heady with regret and Cherry Coke, I'd like to leave you with this little bit of wisdom
David Banner Recognized for Hurricane Katrina efforts
David Banner was awarded with the Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes humanitarian award at the annual HOT 107.9 Birthday Bash in Atlanta this past Saturday (June 17).
City Settles With Cedric Willis
The Jackson City Council voted tonight to settle Cedric Willis' case against the city for his wrongful arrest for murder and rape.
‘Mr. Washington Goes to Mississippi'
The Sunday New York Times Magazine is featuring Haley Barbour in a lengthy profile by Pulitzer nominee Nicholas Dawidoff. An excerpt: "While Barbour denies race-baiting, Winter says that Barbour's mention …
Destination Collaboration
"Just like you can sit on a porch and have a relaxed conversation, we want to engage audiences in the same way through our choreography," says Krista Bower, executive director …
Time to Make a Change
If you know only one thing about Buddhism, it probably has something to do with peace or Zen, and that's perfect. If you know a lot about Buddhism, that's perfect. …
