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Civil Rights
Waving the Wrong Flag
Working-class southern whites have a right to feel rebellious. The problem is they're waving the wrong flag to show it.
Cover
Brewing Luck
Brewmaster Lucas Simmons, who co-owns Lucky Town Brewing Company with partners Chip Jones, Angela Ray and Brandon Blacklidge, recently gave the Jackson Free Press a tour of the brewery.
Interview
Brown: Learning from Kemper’s Mistakes
Since losing his seat in redistricting, Rep. Cecil Brown, D-Jackson, decided to run for the Public Service Commission.
DEADLINE: Voter Registration
Statewide and county posts, along with Initiative 42, are up for a vote in November. Don't forget to register to vote by Oct. 3 in order to participate in November's …
Judge: Federal Class-Action Lawsuit Against MDOC Can Proceed
A federal judge has cleared the way for a class-action lawsuit against the state prison system.
Biz Roundup
New LGBT Hangout, Clothing Outlet and Take-Out Restaurant
Jesse Pandolfo aimed to bring back a night spot for the Jackson LGBT community when she opened WonderLust inside the former Bottoms Up location.
Person of the Day
Charlette Oswalt
Charlette Oswalt wants to shake up Hinds County leadership as the first woman elected as sheriff.
City & County
New JATRAN Changes Start This Week
A number of changes are coming to the capital city's mass-transit service, JATRAN, starting on Oct. 1, city officials say.
Education
New Data Reveals Stark Gaps in Graduation Rates Between Poor and Wealthy Students
A new report released Thursday provides a detailed look at the graduation rates of low-income college students. At many colleges, low-income students graduate at much lower rates than their high-income …
City & County
10 Local Stories of the Week
There's never a slow news week in Jackson, Miss., and last week was no exception. Here are the local stories JFP reporters brought you in case you missed them.
Events
The Sound of WellsFest
Over its 32-year run, WellsFest has become one of the city's most multifaceted events, offering activities for art enthusiasts, 5K fans, green-thumbed gardeners and good-old-fashioned food lovers.
Health Care
Stemming the Cycle of Toxic Stress—For the Kids’ Sake
A growing body of research shows that children who experience abuse, neglect or other "toxic stress" have a greater likelihood of developing chronic diseases when they get older.
Diy Guides
A Place to Rest Your Head(board)
Headboards don't have to cost a whole bunch of money. With just about $70, you can build your own, or you can do what I did and rope your friend …
The Slate
The University of Mississippi was impressive against the University of Alabama on the road. The Rebels are in position to do something special this season but still have roadblocks like …
Food
Gone to Hog Heaven
Many gas stations around the metro have barbecue, but the Chevron just down the road from Crazy Ninja in Flowood has the distinction of being home to the Hog Heaven …
City & County
Tale of Two Charter Schools in Mississippi
Charter schools weren't legal in Mississippi until 2013, when the Legislature passed the Mississippi Charter School Law, allowing nonprofit charter schools to enter the state for the first time.
We Need to Learn From Charter Schools Before Expanding Them
It is too early to deem charter schools a success or failure in Mississippi. We are witnessing the beginning of a limited experiment in privatized "public" education starting this year …
City & County
Garrett Responds to the JFP
Mayor Tony Yarber, toward the end of Tuesday's council meeting, addressed "allusions" of a deal being cut to reward the contract to Denali-Garrett. Yarber simply said there were no under-the-table …
Interview
Mary Coleman: Bringing ‘New Energy’ to MDOT
Coleman's primary election went to a run-off that she won by a large margin to Robert Amos. She now faces Dick Hall, the incumbent who has served in that role …
Music
Unleashing the Vibe
Lucas Pettey, Owen Rockwell and Jason Mathena of The Vibe Doctors will perform for their album release show Friday, Sept. 25, at Sneaky Beans.
