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HeArts for a Good Cause

HeArts Against Aids, a fund-raiser, in its 11th year, that will be held at Hal & Mal's on Feb. 15.

A Spoken Word Revival

The power of the spoken word needs to be felt by a variety of ages and races, says poet and activist Jolivette Anderson. Currently the artist-in-residence at Lanier High School …

In the Name of Human Decency

Ronald Chris Foster is still alive … for now. Amid rising dissent, on Jan. 6 Gov. Ronnie Musgrove temporarily stopped the execution of Foster, who was 17 when he attempted …

Never Meeting a Stranger

Do you remember when you were in kindergarden, when you teacher asked you to introduce yourself for the first time to everyone? Well, interning at the Jackson Free Press has …

Carolyn Jolivette

Since she became the interim executive director of Parents for Public Schools of Greater Jackson, Carolyn Jolivette has indulged herself in her job. "This is the type of job where …

New Orleans Saints to Play in Jackson in August

[verbatim] For the second time in as many years, the New Orleans Saints are bringing NFL football to Mississippi, playing the Indianapolis Colts at Jackson's Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium on …

The Beauty of Horror

You've heard of it, but maybe you've never been curious enough to find out more. "The Rocky Horror Show" is a fall must-see with its lovey-dovey couple, monsters and a …

City Monitoring Water Pressure, Road Hazards Amid Cold Weather

The City is aware that residents throughout the Jackson area are experiencing low or no water pressure at this time and is working to get it restored.

And Now A Word From Woody

Facts? Dr. S don't need no stinkin' facts. Here's proof of that as our raving correspondent Woodward, uh, Fester checks in from Red Stick ...

Team of the Day: Mississippi College Basketball Team

Mississippi College is a perfect 14 for 14 in American Southwest Conference Tournament appearances. MC has the most ASC Tournament bids in conference history.

Former MDOC Officer Pleads Guilty to Covering Up Inmate Assault

WASHINGTON – The Justice Department announced today that former Mississippi correctional officer Deonte Pate, 23, pleaded guilty today to helping conceal the beating of an inmate.

David L. Archie

Why does Ward 3 need you on the Jackson City Council right now?

Jackson Council Again Kills Sludge-Hauling Contract

The Jackson City Council has again shot down a proposal to award a roughly $13.6 million contract to remove years worth of sludge from a wastewater treatment plant.

Jordan Ta’amu

Former University of Mississippi quarterback Jordan Ta’amu is getting another shot at the NFL. Injuries to Detroit Lions backup quarterbacks Tim Boyle and David Blough led the squad to sign …

Best of Jackson 2017: Urban Living

High Heaven Trampoline Park, which received the most votes for 2017's Best New Addition to Jackson, is a kind of wish-fulfillment factory to the vertically challenged among us.

Best of Jackson 2018: Food and Drink

We here at the Jackson Free Press like to keep our focus on local: local people, local business, local food--you get the idea. There's nothing to us more local than …

Tuesday's Starting Five

Monday's highlights: Tougaloo is back on top. ... Aspriona Gilbert stars on Day 1 at the Big House. ... Coming soon to an ESPN show near you: Brett Favre.

Friday's Starting Five ... And More

MSU advances, UM and USM fall. SEC baseball begins. JSU headed for rematch. Papelbon shoots from the lip.

Bright Idea: Conserve Energy, Create Jobs

You want to reduce your energy bills, improve your in-home air quality, increase the value of your home and help create jobs in the local community? Then invest in energy-efficiency …

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Grading Government

Released at the same time as Gov. Haley Barbour's budget recommendation for the upcoming 2012 fiscal year was a report card for state government. Since 1997, state agencies submit performance …