Jackson Free Press

Shutdown: All Part of the Plan

The Republican members of the U.S. Congress, including the Mississippi coalition, are trying to blame the government shutdown on anyone but themselves.

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A Musical Elephant

We don’t have to limit inspiration to local barbecues anymore.

5 Questions for Jackson Musicians

The JFP asks some Jackson musicians 5 questions.

The StoneCoats

The StoneCoats, a Brandon-based indie-rock band, spends hours every week pushing its practice space, a barn outside of Brandon, to its sonic (and electrical) limits.

The Weekend Kids

Honesty, exuberance and joy come through in the work of The Weekend Kids, a Flowood-based collective of five high-school friends.

Aaron Coker

For singer-songwriter and Pearl native Aaron Coker, 33, standing out in a crowded music field took dedication and good old-fashioned showmanship.

Noelle “Gahdis” Gee

Jackson-based singer and rapper Noelle "Gahdis" Gee, 22, stays current with her sound while addressing social issues in her music. "Mi Girlz," for example, is a shout-out to all women—from …

Rozay Mo

From hours of studio sessions to opening for countless hip-hop superstars, rapper Rozay Mo is definitely chasing his dreams of stardom in the music industry.

Trademark

Although Carthage-based, country-rock band Trademark formed in 2005, the band decided in 2011 to either get serious about its music or hang it up.

Tightrope Escapade

After answering the same Craigslist post seeking musicians to play with in December 2011, Jacquelynn Pilcher and Clay Keith started dating and made their own band, Tightrope Escapade, by January.

Wolf Cove

Indie-rock band Wolf Cove recorded its first EP in one member's basement. The aptly titled "Ben's Basement" came out in April.

Filter the Noise

While cover songs have been the primary focus in recent months, Filter the Noise didn't set out to be a cover band.

AJC and the Envelope Pushers

Adam Jerrell Collier, 28, aka AJC, is fully aware of Mississippi's reputation, good and bad. He loves living in Jackson, but at one point in his life he was embarrassed …

Yarn, Hooks, Coffee and Tradition

Every second and fourth Monday of the month, long enough after lunch to be ready for a nice cup of afternoon coffee, a group of crafty women meet in Old …

‘Gravity’: Space Without Noise

Sandra Bullock and George Clooney shine in the outer-space thrill ride “Gravity.”

Schnitzel and Beer Steins

Jacktoberfest brings beer, bratwurst and bands to the Jackson area.

Going Bowling—Maybe

College football is nearing the midway point of the season, and it seems like a good time to look at how the season has gone for Mississippi State, Ole Miss, …

JFP Top 25: Week 6

The top 10 teams didn't show any movement this week, but the bottom of the rankings changed with a few unexpected wins from teams higher in the poll.

The Slate

The New Orleans Saints are 5-0 for the third time in franchise history, which brings up some good and some bad memories associated with other two times the Saints started …

Go Big (When You) Go Home

When it comes to decor, sometimes you need a big piece to make a room look balanced, fill a large empty wall or make a bold statement.