Jackson Free Press

Strayin' to Fondren

You don't have to stray far from home to help build the city's creative economy and experience something new. A new arts and music festival is coming to Duling Green …

Tunes on the Res

If you're looking for a fun family night or date night filled with music and fireworks, head out to the 31st annual Pepsi Pops on the reservoir.

Pedal the Trace

Come out and enjoy a scenic bike ride on the beautiful Natchez Trace at the Natchez Trace Century Ride Saturday, May 12. This event is perfect for the whole family; …

Parenting Advice with a Side of Anxiety

"Parenting for Peace: Raising the Next Generation of Peacemakers" by Dr. Marcy Axness offers a fascinating look into new research ranging from brain chemistry to human growth and development.

‘Where I Am, You May Not Harm'

Joan Chittister's voice fairly resonates with passion. Her broad smile belies a fierce intelligence and a barely disguised rage at injustice of any sort, especially over systemic injustices of poverty …

Councilmen to Battle Mayor on Business

Ward 2 Councilman Chokwe Lumumba and Ward 4 Councilman Frank Bluntson have both put their name in the running to become the mayor of Jackson after next year's election. At …

Free State of Jones

Jones County is a study in duality. It has two courthouses in two county seats: Ellisville and Laurel. During the Civil War, the county supposedly seceded from the state of …

Wilco: Blossoming from Mississippi Roots

As other band members have come and gone, John Stirratt and Jeff Tweedy have been the constant core of Chicago-based alt-country/rock band Wilco since its creation in 1994.

Neesee Ray-Scott and Amanda Purvis

It's not particularly common for people to do what they love and be successful at it, but that's just what mother and daughter Neesee Ray-Scott and Amanda Purvis do. Both …

City Reconsidering Contract with Johnson

Members of the Jackson City Council Rules Committee are rethinking hiring D.L. Johnson Consultants LLC for the city's redistricting and asking the city attorney's office to look into the company.

Boil Water Notice in West Jackson

The city has issued a boil water notice for about 150 people in west Jackson. Here is the announcement, verbatim:

Rev. Jesse Jackson an Honorary Hinds Deputy

There's a new sheriff in town. Well, technically there's a new Honorary Deputy Sheriff Chaplain in town -- and his name is the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. The Hinds County …

Mayoral Competition Begins

A divide between Jackson Mayor Harvey Johnson Jr. and some City Council members has become more apparent at recent meetings. This week, the division officially became a competition.

Biz Roundup: Farmers Market Boost

A new Mississippi law this year allows cities and counties to now donate money to local farmers markets.

Delbert Hosemann

Because of Mississippi's sordid history of trying to stop black people from voting, the U.S. Justice Department has to OK changes to voting laws in the state, including a recently …

Bridge to Close

A bridge on Robinson Road Ext. will be closed for two days this week. From the city, verbatim:

Traffic Alert – Temporary Bridge Closure

Supervisors Stall Clinton-Byram Corridor

Hinds County has purchased all of the property needed for a proposed Byram-Clinton corridor and contractors have completed section 5, a 2-mile, 4-lane stretch from Terry Road to Davis Road …

Mississippi an ‘Arts State'

As far as literature and music are concerned, on a per-capita basis, Mississippi may be the most important state in the nation, said National Endowment for the Arts Chairman Rocco …

Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.

Pity the Callaway High School basketball team. Speaking at Callaway this morning, the Rev. Jesse Jackson asked members of the championship squad to stand as he asked a series of …

Community Events and Public Meetings

Eighth Annual JFP Chick Ball July 28, 6 p.m., at Hal & Mal's (200 S. Commerce St.). The fundraising event benefits the Center for Violence Prevention, and this year's goal …