Jackson Free Press

Business Round Up: Crazy Cat Serves Dinner, Leaves Fondren; UMC Turning Dirt

After six months in Fondren, Crazy Cat Bakers is refocusing its efforts on its Highland Village location, which will be opening for dinner next week. Owner Jon Lansdale closed the …

Hendrix, Amos Among Ward 6 Possibles

With Tony Yarber becoming Jackson's fourth mayor in a year's time, a special election will be required to fill his old Ward 6 seat.

Amerigroup and Mississippi Food Network to Launch First Food Rx Program

A $25,000 donation from Amerigroup to the University of Mississippi Medical Center will help establish the state’s first Food Rx program for children at Children’s of Mississippi, the state’s only …

MSDH Recommends Vaccine For Kids Ages 5-11

The Mississippi State Department of Health began accepting COVID-19 vaccine reservations for children ages 5 through 11 across the state yesterday, while private clinics and pharmacies also offer the lower-dose …

Pencils Down, Pints Up!

Sal & Mookie's New York Pizza & Ice Cream Joint (565 Taylor St., 601-368-1919) brings Jackson's beer aficionados and hops-loving hopefuls together with an MBA program—Master of Beer Appreciation.

Mississippi Alleges Fraud by Entergy, Utility Says No Proof

Mississippi's attorney general alleges the state's largest private utility defrauded customers by not buying cheaper power from outside companies.

COLOUR REVOLT EP TO BE RE-RELEASED ON SEPTEMBER 12

Good news everyone, thanks to our friends at Tiny Evil, an imprint of Interscope Records, the Colour Revolt EP will be re-released in stores nationwide on Tuesday, September 12. Mark …

The United States of Anorexia

Not one of them has what could be considered a “normal” adult woman’s body, not in this culture—or planet.

Most Local TV Stations Delay Digital

Congress extended the deadline for TV stations to broadcast in a digital format from midnight tonight until June 12, 2009. Some local stations are taking advantage of this extension to …

World Peace and Rent Money

Miss Doodle Mae: "During this time of uncertainty and anxiety, business activity at Jojo's Discount Dollar Store has been very steady.

Sprint, T-Mobile Have to Sell $26.5B Deal to Antitrust Cops

To gain approval for their $26.5 billion merger agreement, T-Mobile and Sprint aim to convince antitrust regulators that there is plenty of competition for wireless service beyond Verizon and AT&T.

Beauty Sans Chemicals

Making your own beauty products can be cheaper than the price tag at the organic-food store and healthier than buying chemical-laden goods at a conventional grocery or drug store.

Director: Mississippi Health Department Expects More Layoffs

The Mississippi State Department of Health has already laid off some workers in recent months because of state spending constraints and will cut more jobs after the new budget year …

EU Charges Russia's Gazprom Gas Giant with Market Abuse

The European Union on Wednesday charged Russia's state-controlled Gazprom energy giant of abusing its dominant position in central and eastern EU nations in an antitrust case that will further test …

US Drop in Vaccine Demand Has Some Places Turning Down Doses

As the supply of coronavirus vaccine doses in the U.S. outpaces demand, some places around the country are finding there's such little interest in the shots, they need to turn …

Millions Previously Denied Insurance Coverage Because of Health Problems Look to Online Marketplaces

Starting Jan. 1 insurers can no longer reject people, charge them more or restrict their benefits because of their health status.

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[Spiehler] Where Is the Line?

"What about life-saving abortions?"

Blighted Property a 'Recipe for Disaster,' But Residents Can Buy Some of It

When Alberta Epps arrived at the Jackson Police Training Academy Saturday morning, she was looking to find out more than about some overgrown property next to her house.

Fear of Humanitarian Disaster in Syria

Syrian opposition groups and international relief organizations are warning of the risk of mass starvation across the country, especially in the besieged Damascus suburbs where a gas attack killed hundreds …

Waiting for Word from Bernanke, Stocks Move Higher

U.S. stocks moved higher Tuesday, helped by news of a pickup in home building and low inflation.