Jackson Free Press

Jackson Unit Prepares for Deployment

The 31st Agribusiness Development Team will conduct a sendoff ceremony on Thursday for 40 soldiers mobilizing for a one-year deployment to Afghanistan.

Madison Mayor's Husband Arrested for Corruption

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Royal Cocktails

You may not be royalty, but that shouldn't stop you from adding a little pizzazz to your summer wedding. Consider adding these royal-themed drinks to your bar menu. They're provided …

Wendi Reed

Rick Fremin, who became coach of the Jackson State University women's softball team in January, does not hesitate naming the on-the-field leader for the Lady Tigers. "Without question, one player …

Stop the Cycle of Abuse

I was recently horrified to learn that our state is one of only four in the U.S. without a felony law against the crime of abusing cats or dogs. A …

Christopher Miner

Fondren resident Christopher Miner is one of 10 artists appearing in the Mississippi Invitational, an exhibition opening at the Mississippi Museum of Art today. A panel including New York-based art …

Emotional Nature

The Gulf Coast has produced plenty of well-known artists, including the very renowned Walter Anderson. Anderson pledged his life to communion with nature in 1947 and moved to a cottage …

Duff Dorrough

Duff Dorrough had a long and storied musical history in Mississippi.

Football’s Wackiness Forecast

College football now becomes a four-week sprint to the finish line of the regular season. November will clarify the national championship picture.

My Contribution to St. Patrick's Day

C'mon, you know you wanna see it...

In my Patriotic Twist line of T-shirts, I came up with the idea of making an Irish version of the American flag. Go

Clarion-Ledger on Mayoral Fashion

The Clarion-Ledger today gets in touch with the real issues of the mayoral face: fashion. Yes, friends, it's a whole piece about how they dress, and the Ledge uses the …

Global Handmade Goodies

Take a left onto Grants Ferry off Lakeland Drive, and tucked in the back of a small plaza, inside a tobacco store, treasures await those who appreciate a bargain, value …

Calm Before the Storm

Today, I heard that the Killen trial media was gathering in the afternoon and headed over to Neshoba County to see what was up. The town seemed very calm, other …

Workaholic Needs To Schedule Regular Exercise

For the past few months I've been loving the time spent either on the elliptical at the gym or on the bicycle that I've recently dusted off, adjusted a bit …

Rebels Flatt-Lining, Eagles Soaring, Bad-News Bulldogs

After last Saturday's loss to Wyoming, it's clear that Ole Miss does not have a quarterback controversy: Ole Miss has a quarterback problem. Coach David Cutcliffe admitted as much on …

Confederate Monument Remains After Tie Vote on Moving It

A Confederate monument will remain outside a Mississippi courthouse after a majority-white board of supervisors deadlocked on a proposal to move it.

Kahia Warmsley

Good news for Southern Miss is that freshman Kahia Warmsley returned to the starting lineup. Warmsley has played in seven games and started four games this season for the 5-5 …

Chandler Dillard

Senior outfielder Chandler Dillard enjoyed a strong series at the plate for Alcorn State. He went 7-for-14 batting with four walks in 18 plate appearances as well as 6 RBI.

Mississippi Legislators Wrapping Up Work for 3-Month Session

Mississippi legislators will end their three-month session on Thursday, and that will give Republican Gov. Tate Reeves a few days to sign or veto dozens of bills they passed.

Most of Mississippi's 65 and Older Population is Vaccinated

Almost two-thirds of Mississippi residents 65 and older have received at least one dose of the coronavirus vaccine, state health officials said Wednesday.