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Thomas Bobo
For Thomas Bobo, coaching soccer is more than just a hobby; it is an opportunity to be a community leader. Bobo believes that coaching allows him to stay connected with …
Tornado Awareness Week
<i>Verbatim from Mississippi Emergency Management Agency</i>
Gov. Haley Barbour has proclaimed the week of Oct. 24-28 as Tornado Awareness Week in Mississippi.
JFP Editor on MPB Friday 8:30 a.m.
Mississippi Public Broadcasting will interview JFP Editor Donna Ladd Friday at 8:30 a.m. about next week's Mississippi primary. Tune in at http://www.mpbonline.org.
2005: The Future Is Now
This year at least doubled the number of ballots we had to contend with for the Best of Jackson 2005 reader poll and for that we are eternally grateful to …
Be a Santa's Helper for Jackson's Kids: Here's How
Remember, you get back from the universe what you give, especially in tough times. This December, help a needy child by donating toys to the Mississippi Children's Home Services. See …
MEMA: Prepare for Severe Weather Threat in Jackson
Also see: Jackpedia: Weather
[Verbatim from MEMA] PEARL MEMA Executive Director Mike Womack is asking residents to be prepared for the possibility of severe weather over the next 24-36 hours. The National Weather …
Hurricane
MEMA: What Flood Insurance Covers, and What It Doesn't
National Flood Insurance Policy Holders who experienced flooding due to Hurricane Isaac are reminded that NFIP policies do not cover rental assistance.
Rehabilitating Retail Space
The Mississippi Development Authority is testing a program to beautify old strip malls and make them useful again. The Retail Center Revitalization Program will award grants of up to $50,000 …
Wish List for Charter Schools
The charter school bills currently making their way through both houses of the Legislature are not a done deal, said education advocate Pam Shaw. As the bills pass through committees …
Jim Barksdale to Head MDA
Verbatim Statement from the Phil Bryant Transition team:
Governor-elect Phil Bryant appointed Jim Barksdale Interim Executive Director of the Mississippi Development Authority at a 2 p.m. press conference on Jan. 4 in Jackson. Barksdale, former President and CEO …
Mayor Johnson Declares State of Emergency
Mayor Harvey Johnson, Jr. declared a state of emergency for the City of Jackson today as Tropical Storm Isaac continues to move into the Jackson area. The storm will continue …
Yes, He Did: Jay-Z Mimics Rocky at Philly Made In America Fest
Jay-Z's entrance said it all: He bounced up and down on top of the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, mimicking Rocky before he took the stage in front …
Politics
Obama: The YouTube President
Today's Saturday radio broadcast by Barack Obama follows in the tradition of weekend radio broadcasts by the president of the United States and, often, by the opposition party. But, according …
Technology and the Government
Google set off grassroots campaigns in dozens of cities this year when it announced its Google Fiber for Communities contest. Google promised to finance enormous fiber-optic infrastructure projects in the …
Nonprofits
To operate in the 21st century, most nonprofits need a website, computers and technical support. A portion of a nonprofit's operating budget go to covering those costs.
Life Management Made Quickie
Wikis have been around long enough that folks are starting to get used to the concept—derived from the Hawaiian word wiki wiki, which means quick, wikis are Web pages that …
A ‘Star Wars' Game? Brilliant!
Xbox | PS2 | PC
You know, I might be a little biased against "Star Wars" games. It's not that I don't like the franchise. I love "Star Wars." I even have a pair of …
Netflix 2Q Earnings Fall 91 Percent as Growth Slows
The financial deterioration reported Tuesday follows a rare loss for the video subscription service during the opening three months of the year.
Doyle's back online after Media tent drama
When you last heard from me, I was documenting John Kerry's choice of Southern foods in the University of Mississippi's lavish media facilities by the Ford Center. Make no mistake, …
Wash Post: The Reformer and his Free Cell-Phone Towers
The Washington Post is reporting that John McCain has a fresh ethics problem on his hands, even as he presents himself as a "reformer" of rampant ethics problems in Washington:
