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Musing at Morningbell

Morningbell is one of the cozier venues in the city, and this is especially true when there is a good turnout.

Closing the Loop

Old Joe has been through the loops of life; Young Joe has barely started.

Streaking Bad

This last week’s theme for college football in Mississippi is all about streaks: Some bad ones continued and a few hot ones remained.

‘Croom’ Worth a Watch

If you missed “SEC Storied: Croom” about former Mississippi State Head Coach Sylvester Croom, try to find it on again or on demand.

[The Slate] The Best In Sports In 7 Days

The New Orleans Saints have a chance to add to NFL history when they play the only team to start a season 0-4 and make the playoffs.

JFP Top 25: Week 5

Another undefeated team lost last week, when Stanford went down to Washington.

Jesse Houston and Parlor Market Part Ways

Monday was Jesse Houston's last night as chef de cuisine at Parlor Market.

Meals on Wheels

A new eatery is gassed up and ready to go in Jackson—literally.

The United States of Anorexia

Not one of them has what could be considered a “normal” adult woman’s body, not in this culture—or planet.

Q&A: Format, Procedures and Tidbits About the Debates

Tired of being deluged with TV commercials telling you that President Barack Obama or challenger Mitt Romney "approved this message?" The candidates will deliver their message for themselves Wednesday night …

Lady In Leather

Get ready, because a little leather will go a long way this fall!

You & JFP: Nic Lott

"Faith is taking the first step even when you can't see the whole staircase." —Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Cheers to an Ally!

As a Mississippian, this is inspiring to see, especially printed. It's great to know there are people like Emory in this country and state.

Question o' the Week: What woman should run for office in Mississippi?

“People say there are not enough qualified women, that’s one of the biggest bullsh_t things I’ve ever heard.” —Madeleine Albright

JPS Takes City to Court

Jackson Public Schools is taking the city to court over the City Council's refusal to approve a millage rate to support the school district's approved budget.

What's the Harm in Drilling?

"People don't come down here to be in an industrial zone," Robert Wiygul, an Ocean Springs-based attorney who represents the environmental groups, told the Jackson Free Press last week.

Romney: Not Presidential

There's an old adage that says, "When someone shows you who they are, believe them."

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Stinker Quote of the Week: "Preferable"

"There is no question that for Missourians who believe we need to stop the reckless Washington spending, rein in the role of government in people's lives and finally focus on …

Women: Grab a Chair

If there's any doubt in your mind that the political War on Women is a reality, reading this week's cover story—even browsing through the quotes and sidebars and graphs—may change …

Not Just a White Thing

We must take a stand for ourselves and our daughters.