Jackson Free Press

Food Deserts: Oases of Pollution?

News reports of late have attempted to debunk the existence of "food deserts"—areas of the country where there is no easy availability of fresh fruits and vegetables.

Following Your Money

For many, tracking finances is more chore than enjoyment, whether you are dealing with a business or your personal funwds. And given how technology has made it easier to buy …

‘Looking for Friends': A Gallery of Post-Its

Our two new young friends, Pierce and Zon, drove down from Madison, Wis., to do what they can to help with the disaster. Right now, they're helping the JFP with …

Losing Time in Pen and Ink

Doodling a detailed picture on a napkin, the architect with white hair and blue eyes concentrates while a waitress clears the plates around him.

[Wine] The Many Faces of Riesling

Looking for a sweet wine? Try a Riesling. Looking for a dry wine? Try a Riesling. Looking for a dessert wine? Try a Riesling.

All Things English

You know how it is, some teen-aged girls have flaming crushes on celebrities—mainly musicians, actors and athletes. Way back when I was a teen-ager, most of mine had one characteristic …

A Chicken Sandwich in Two Days (or Less)

Approach your summer vacation with caution. Your list of things to do could keep you busy and on the move, but it's Saturday afternoon, the sun is shining, and the …

Unita's World

Unita Blackwell is one of those rare people whose very presence can transform lives.

Rather Fun House

A Review of "House of Wax"

Nearly a decade has passed since the revitalization of the horror-film genre in the mid-1990s, and the dozens (hundreds?) of fright flicks loosed into multiplexes since then have exhibited a …

[Drink] The Forces of Light and Darkness

Between my freshman and sophomore year of college, I lived in Harlem, owned a MetroCard, ran in Central Park everyday and found out quickly that I didn't need a fake …

Sisters From Another Mother

"I'm Anne," Anne Campbell says in her impersonation of a southerner. "This is my sister Carmen, and this is my other sister, Carmen." All three laugh heartily.

Desperately Seeking Dickinson

A Review of "Loaded Gun: Life, and Death and Dickinson"

However much is known about the life of 19th-century American poet Emily Dickinson (and the mind that created nearly 2000 poems, among them some of the most challenging and respected …

Training at Your Door

Clad in pink and black athletic attire, water bottle in hand, Ebony Cooper exudes "workout." As the owner of Body by Ebony, a mobile personal training company, Cooper dedicates her …

Ward 3 Voter Rolls, Votes Don’t Match Up

JFP Jacob Fuller has discovered discrepancies in Ward 3 vote counts, leaving election officials pointing at each other.

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Janaury 31 - February 7

Many, Many Instances I Can't Remember

Mississippi State's Cornerbacks Form Strong Duo

Johnthan Banks has the sheer talent. Corey Broomfield has the smarts.

City Not Liable for Contractor Suits

The city made one thing clear Monday: It will not pay for developer's mistakes.

[Tech Talk] Following Your Money

For many, tracking finances is more chore than enjoyment, whether you are dealing with a business or your personal funwds. And given how technology has made it easier to buy …

WAPT 16: Melton Vows To Keep Crime-Reduction Promise If Elected

WAPT 16 reports:

JACKSON, Miss. -- Mayoral candidate Democrat Frank Melton told 16 WAPT News in an exclusive interview last year that he wanted to solve the city's crime problem within 180 days.

Pounding Beer (Bread)

I have never been a big beer fan. I prefer a fruity cocktail or a nice glass of Riesling over a cold Bud Light. My husband can go for a …