Jackson Free Press

As Lumumba Laid to Rest, Election Begins

As expected, the special election to replace Chokwe Lumumba, who died in late February, is now in full swing—just days after the late mayor's funeral.

U.S. Network to Scan Workers with Secret Clearances

U.S. intelligence officials are planning a sweeping system of electronic monitoring that would tap into government, financial and other databases to scan the behavior of many of the 5 million …

Dianna Williams

When she was little, Dancing Dolls LLC coach and founder Dianna Williams walked around on her tip-toes saying, "Mommy, I want to be a ballerina!" Since the tender age of …

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Anti-Labor Bills an 'Attack on Democracy'?

Yesterday, the Mississippi House of Representatives advanced several bills that would restrict labor unionizing and picketing activities, which Chandler called an "attack on the democracy."

Wayward Awards

The Grammys have fallen to industry-influenced promotion of artists like four-time winner Macklemore rather than representing music creators and listeners.

Fondren’s New Shutterbug

Lately, Sharon Coker's home has felt a little crowded, with her family and photography business all under one roof.

Diplomatic Exit for Ukraine? Talks, $15B in EU Aid

The European Union prepared a $15 billion aid package to Ukraine on Wednesday and froze the assets of 18 people blamed for looting the treasury of the nearly bankrupt country.

Studies Show Big Promise for HIV Prevention Drug

Exciting research suggests that a shot every one to three months may someday give an alternative to the daily pills that some people take now to cut their risk of …

Community Meetings and Events

Sip & Shop Jackson: Fashion Show Edition is Saturday, March 8, from 1 p.m.-6 p.m. at Arts Center of Mississippi.

A Bit of Manhattan in Midtown

The Purple Word Book Club brings a fabulous big-city art scene to midtown.

The Finer Things in Life

From woodworking and jewelry to sculpture and painting, the Ridgeland Fine Arts Festival offers visitors a look at high-quality, handmade crafts from some of the best artists across the U.S.

Miss. House Passes Sales Tax Holiday for Guns

Plans are moving forward for a Mississippi sales tax holiday for guns, ammunition, bows, arrows and accessories.

U.S. Court to Hear Arguments Over Miss. Abortion Law

A federal appeals court is expected to hear oral arguments in late April or early May in a lawsuit challenging a 2012 law that threatens to close Mississippi's only abortion …

Abortion Law Fight to Federal Appeals Court

A federal appeals court is expected to hear oral arguments in late April or early May in a lawsuit challenging a 2012 law that threatens to close Mississippi's only abortion …

Residents, Businesses Could Get Relief from Busted Pipes

Between the city's aging water and sewer systems and sub-freezing weather, broken pipes have become a contentious issue in Jackson.

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Community Meetings and Events

The Krewe de Cardinal Ball is Friday, Feb. 28, from 7 p.m.-11 p.m. at Old Capitol Inn.

3 Students to be Questioned in Statue Vandalism

The University of Mississippi wants to question three white students in connection with the vandalism of the statue of James Meredith, who in 1962 became the first black student to …

‘Mind Over Matter’ Offers More Variety

The 10-song custom on a record is a sort of persisting, self-imposed limit in music.

Brave Times at Burglund High

This story begins after the murder of Herbert Lee in nearby Amite County for his civil-rights activity, which along with the recent appearance of the Freedom Riders helped inspire two …

Yes, We Need To Continue Talking About ‘It’

People who go through structured discussions that focus on race and culture in America frequently report that it can dramatically change their lives.