Jackson Free Press

12 Local Stories of the Week

Last week, the abortion clinic in Jackson continued to make national news, but that wasn't the only story in town. Here's a round-up of the hottest.

Agenda for July 16, 2012, Hinds Board of Supervisors Meeting

The Hinds County Board of Supervisors will meet at 9 a.m. Monday, July 16, in the Chancery Court building downtown.

Chartre, JSU Working on Deal

A proposed mixed-income development near Jackson State University is receiving mixed reviews from area citizens.

What's the Deal with Google+?

For Google+, the question on many people's minds—if they think of Google+ at all—is "Why should I spend time on Google+?" And for many people, they haven't gotten a good …

Our Creative Signatures

Finding your inspiration in any particular task is the key to a successful outcome.

'Junkyard' Songstress

When India Ramey stopped practicing law in 2009, she decided to start a music career. "Singing is the way I want to spend the rest of my life," she says.

Water, Water Everywhere

People who jump into organic gardening without any preparation often start off on the wrong foot by overwatering or not watering properly.

Urban Homesteading: Grow Your Own Sandwich

You don't have to have a large garden spread to grow your own organic food. In fact, you can grow plenty of food to supplement your diet in a small …

Learn to Be Inspired

We live in a world where kids who can't sit still in class are labeled troublemakers or low-performers or even ADD. But maybe they're just kinesthetic learners: that is, they …

Time to Create

So how to convince your right-brain, distinguished self to plan and get organized? You need to learn basic principles and then practice until it becomes second nature.

Art All Around

If the red light on the corner of Pascagoula and State streets catches you while you're driving northbound on State Street, look to your left.

Mayor's State of the City: 'Stay on Track'

Mayor Harvey Johnson Jr. focused today on his handling of the city's budget in addition to other signs of progress.

Choctaw Pageantry and Culture

The 63rd Mississippi Choctaw Fair, held this year from July 11-14 in Choctaw, mixes music, sport and more.

New Program a 'Passport' to Jackson

Jacksonians and visitors have a new way to purchase tickets to attractions around town. The Attractions Passport Program will allow anyone to purchase tickets on-line using a PayPal account to …

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Biz Roundup: July 10, 2012

Jackson fliers will be able to travel non-stop to Chicago on United Airlines come November.

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David Coates

Most who knew David Coates knew him as a offensive-minded football coach, loving father, dedicated athletic director and a man who never enjoyed the spotlight.

Wynters in the Summer

Emma Wynters performs with Beggers No Mo' this weekend at the Rez.

ACA: 'Great But Not Perfect'

If anything, last week's U.S. Supreme Court ruling upholding the federal health-care overhaul—the Affordable Care Act—provided one more reason to mobilize for the November presidential election.

For Her People

The impact of Margaret Walker Alexander's life works and achievements continues today as a monument to the African American experience of the Great Depression.

Media's Need for Speed

One of the year's largest stories didn't catch anyone by surprise.