Jackson Free Press

The Love Issue

With Valentine's Day on Sunday, the Jackson Free Press gives you everything you need to make your day, from great food to cool gifts and a good measure of sage …

Hollywood Horse Story

This week's big movie release is a sports flick, "Seabiscuit" (not to be confused with the Shirley Temple movie). The reviews are mostly good, but the Washington Post's Stephen Hunter …

Inspiration Bites

Robert Holleman's art is anything but ordinary. The artist's brilliantly colored wood-block prints of tarot cards are like an occult version of the Walter Anderson alphabet prints, which Holleman cites …

Showcase of Talent

The Actor's Playhouse will host its annual Showcase of Talent March 22. The event is open for participants, regardless of age and experience.

Capital City Karaoke King

When Matt Collette started hosting karaoke at Martin's seven years ago, he thought it would be fun and a good part-time gig to make a little cash. In the process, …

Parades and Passion

Living in downtown Jackson is fantastic all year long but it is even more wonderful on what is one of the best weekends of the year. I speak, of course, …

Advocates Criticize Consolidation Process

Next month, a panel appointed by Gov. Haley Barbour will deliver a report on the possibility of consolidating some of Mississippi's 152 school districts. Barbour tasked the Commission on Education …

It's Labor Day Weekend, Relax

Kick off Labor Day weekend by heading to Farish Street tonight for the Farish Street Heritage Festival. This event continues through Saturday with performances by 601, Big V Walker, Eddie …

Year In Review

Chicago-based Anathallo's "Canopy Glow" fills an unusual but welcome place in indie rock. Instead of the classic drums and guitar set up, a full orchestra anchors Anathallo's music. It's not …

Lil's, UMMC and Wall Street

Lillie Naylor's friends have a running joke about her jewelry business she started out of her home in 2006.

Germany Summons U.S. Envoy Over Alleged NSA Spying

Germany's Foreign Ministry summoned the U.S. ambassador Thursday following allegations that American intelligence may have targeted Chancellor Angela Merkel's cellphone.

Wine and Dine: Changes Coming to Fenian's and Grocery Stores

Three months ago, Ryan Cassell—a Madison native who had been living in Charlotte, N.C., for the last 10 years—returned to his home state to take on the position of head …

State's Foster Care System Requests $34.4 Million

Children have died and suffered mistreatment in the state's foster-care system, and the Mississippi Department of Human Services is requesting $34.4 million to change conditions that lead to the abuse.

UPDATE: Despite Mayor's Protests, Council Cuts Yarber's Office Budget, Travel

The Jackson City Council today approved cuts to travel for all departments, as well as cuts to the mayor's office and the chief administrator's office, to push back against the …

Cedric Morgan: ‘Citizen-Friendly’

Cedric Morgan wants to bring his tech savvy and management skills and become the next Hinds County circuit clerk.

WLBT 3 - Melton's Residency Dividing Democrats

WLBT 3 reports:

Frank Melton's candidacy for mayor is being challenged by members of the Democratic Executive Committee in Jackson. Now Jackson democrats are accusing their fellow party members of candidate allegiance and …

All Hail The Sports Conservative

Chuck, stick to your guns on the only thing that really matters.

Chuck Klosterman of ESPN tells why he's a sports conservative. Which only seems odd after he writes, I am an apolitical person. Absolutely nobody believes me when I say that, …

Jeff Sessions Resigns as Attorney General at Trump's Request

Attorney General Jeff Sessions has resigned as the country's chief law enforcement officer at President Donald Trump's request.

Sensational ‘Suburban Legends'

Perhaps the biggest single flaw that The Clarion-Ledger has in its recent addition to its "Changing Face of Jackson" series is the fact that it doesn't include itself in the …

GOP Touts Biz Moves

What essentially became a pep rally for Mississippi's economic future last Thursday began with a parade.