Jackson Free Press

Fresh-Squeezed Style

Keeping with the theme of the GOOD issue, I thought to go on the hunt for goods and pieces made by local artists and designers. Turns out, I didn't have …

$500K, and Classic Might Stay in Jackson

Ask Alcorn State President Christopher Brown why the Alcorn State University Braves will play arch-rival Jackson State University in Lorman this year for the first time since 1992, and he'll …

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You, the Masterpiece

Once they reach adulthood, people tend to think that they are either creative or not, left-brain or right-brain, and never shall the twain meet.

Brain Games: Elbie or Arbie?

Often, people either think they're creative or they're not. And it is true that people tend to be more "left-brain" or "right-brain."

Learn to Be Inspired

We live in a world where kids who can't sit still in class are labeled troublemakers or low-performers or even ADD. But maybe they're just kinesthetic learners: that is, they …

A World-Class City If ...

Creative Class" maven Richard Florida has ranked Jackson 75th on the creative-class scale (higher than Memphis and New Orleans!)

Creativity: A Secret to Getting Ahead

Inventive thinking is prized now more than almost any other time in history. The creative class is on the rise and is an important emerging driver in the economy.

Channeling Your Creativity

I can't say exactly when I stopped painting, drawing and attempting to write poetry. Somewhere between elementary school and college, life happened, and landing a job that paid the bills …

Map It Out

As a creative person, I know what it's like to thrive on flying by the seat of my pants and completing tasks without a structured plan to carry it out.

Time to Create

So how to convince your right-brain, distinguished self to plan and get organized? You need to learn basic principles and then practice until it becomes second nature.

Art All Around

If the red light on the corner of Pascagoula and State streets catches you while you're driving northbound on State Street, look to your left.

Outside the Political Box

The "cultural creatives" movement is one attempt to reject the binary division in favor of a new, more enlightened political climate.

Clinic Remains Open

State attorneys for the abortion-clinic law say the governor and lieutenant governor's statements about its intent shouldn't matter because they did not author the controversial bill. The judge may not …

Epic Change

"We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them."—Albert Einstein

Between Two Tonys

We sat down with local artists Tony Davenport and Anthony DiFatta, who promptly made our heads spin as they discussed their perspectives on creativity, chaos and life.

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Mayor's State of the City: 'Stay on Track'

Mayor Harvey Johnson Jr. focused today on his handling of the city's budget in addition to other signs of progress.

Johnson: 'Jackson is Good'

Mayor Harvey Johnson gave his State of the City Address today. The message: "Jackson is good."

Target: Paraphernalia

The City Council will soon vote on an ordinance to impose state paraphernalia penalties on store owners who sell glass pipes.

Medicaid: A Job Creator?

Mississippi hospitals worry about the rising cost of uncompensated care if the state declines to expand Medicaid to individuals who currently lack insurance.

Jalen Gilbert

This April, a self-assured Jalen Gilbert left New York City as one of 10 finalists at the 29th annual English-Speaking Union National Shakespeare Competition out of 60 competitors from across …