Jackson Free Press

More chances to see ‘Joseph'

New Stage Theatre has added more shows for "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor® Dreamcoat " through June 12. Shows through June 5 have sold out.

AmeriCorps Week Promotes Community Service

This week is AmeriCorps Week, a national effort designed to raise awareness of the AmeriCorps national community service program.

Deadline Nearing for Tornado Assistance

Victims of tornadoes that damaged the state April 15 through April 28 have less than a week left to register for emergency assistance.

PERS Commission Report Delayed

Public employees and politicians anxious to see recommendations from a commission studying the Public Employees' Retirement System will have to wait a while longer.

Tonight: It's a Movie and a Benefit

Be honest. It's too hot to do much of anything but stay inside and watch a movie, right? Here's a perfect way for you to combine your love of the …

State Wins Egg Bowl; Ole Miss 0-8 in SEC

Story at the Amazing SportsBlog.

Ole Miss Coach Pleads Guilty, Will Keep Job

Ole Miss basketball coach Andy Kennedy pleaded guilty Monday in Cincinnati to a charge of disorderly conduct. UM athletic director Pete Boone said that Kennedy will keep his job. The …

Insurance Information

Mississippi Insurance Department phone numbers:

The Mississippi Insurance Department has a page explaining how to file a claim after a hurricane. Homeowners should document all damage with photos and/or video and file any claims as …

BP Installing New Cap

In the company's newest effort to contain the oil gushing into the Gulf of Mexico, BP officials said Sunday that they are making progress with a plan to place a …

Obesity Rates Continue To Rise

Nine states, including Mississippi, now have an obesity rate of 30 percent or more, according to a Centers For Disease Control report released yesterday.

Small Business Loan Clinic

[verbatim] SBA Loan Clinic Available To Entrepreneurs Seeking Financing JACKSON, MS – The U. S. Small Business Administration's Jackson District Office will conduct a Loan Clinic on Tuesday, March 3rd …

Open Thread on 1st Presidential Debate, Oct. 3, 8 p.m.

Join the JFP and friends tonight as we discuss (or get snarky about) the first presidential debate.

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Airman Accused of Luring Child for Sex

Jackson County authorities have arrested a master sergeant with the U.S. Air Force and charged him with two sex-related crimes against a child.

Anti-abortion Efforts Continue

Pro Life America Network organized a press conference at the Capitol today with legislators and Gov. Phil Bryant to talk about anti-abortion efforts. We'll plan on having more on that …

Bread from Your Garden?

If you're interested in growing grain in your garden, a good book on the subject is "Homegrown Whole Grains" by Sara Pitzer (Storey Publishing, 2009, $14.95).

Senate Passes Charter Schools Bill

The after hours of debate, the Senate passed a bill this afternoon to loosen the rules for creating charter schools in Mississippi.

Fun with Cheney

Join the fun, everyone!

WASHINGTON - The Republican-controlled Senate

Should MySpace Pay Music Royalties?

There's some chatter on the Internets about the fact that MySpace (now owned by Rupert Murdoch's NewsCorp) doesn't pay royalties for music used on the site. Once an artist posts …

MIRA Civic Engagement Day

The Mississippi Immigrants Rights Alliance plans to walk to the Capitol today to protest a series of bills targeted at undocumented immigrants.

Recipe Contest

Do you have a stellar, favorite holiday recipe using organic ingredients? If so, enter it for a chance to win a prize and the Organic Valley Family of Farms will …