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[Gregory] Sweet Bird Of Nokia
My office downtown is close to Smith Park. Often, during my 15 minutes of government-mandated break time in the afternoon, I walk to the park and sit on a bench …
Supes Approve Garage's ‘Design Phase'
On Monday, the Hinds County Board of Supervisors voted to authorize the design development phase of a $12.97 million parking garage proposed by Supervisor Doug Anderson and designed by his …
'Daily Show' Viewers More Informed than Fox, Local Viewers
Interesting piece in the New York Times (thanks, Kate!), notes that the most informed news consumers also have the highest tendency to watch fake news shows.
Judge Denies Melton Defense Motions
At a hearing this morning on numerous pre-trial motions in the felony trial of Mayor Frank Melton and JPD officers Michael Recio and Marcus Wright, Judge Joe Webster ruled against …
Motion Sickness
Attorneys for the defense filed yet more motions in the upcoming felony trial of Mayor Frank Melton and detectives Michael Recio and Marcus Wright.
Christopher Walker Charged Again
Christopher "Smiley" Walker, once Mayor Frank Melton's star witness against Albert "Batman" Donelson, pleaded not guilty to possession of contraband in prison Monday, and will stay with his mother Lolethia …
Flashes Of Brilliance
Jackson's newest professional team—the Jackson Wildcats of the United States Basketball League—tips off its first season Friday, April 13, in Gary, Ind. The first home game is scheduled for April …
BREAKING: Danks Subpoenas Peterson
Former Mayor Dale Danks, who is an attorney for Mayor Frank Melton, filed a subpoena today ordering District Attorney Faye Peterson to appear before Judge Joe Webster at 9:30 a.m. …
BREAKING: Council Denies Chandler Confirmation
City Council voted 2-3-1 to reject Todd Chandler as chief of the Jackson Fire Department Monday afternoon at the conclusion of a contentious confirmation hearing. Chandler served more than 21 …
The Best In Sports In 7 Days
Pro baseball, Mississippi at Huntsville (7 p.m., Huntsville, Ala., 930 AM): The M-Braves open the season in the wilds of Alabama. … College baseball, Mississippi Valley State at Belhaven (6 …
The All-New All-Stars
The third edition of the Mississippi Braves features a roster full of top prospects and a new manager. The Class AA M-Braves open the season on Thursday at Huntsville (7 …
Peterson Demands Equal Justice
This story will appear in the April 4 print edition of the Jackson Free Press.
BREAKING: Mayor Agrees to Confirmation Hearings
After many months of stalling, Mayor Frank Melton has finally agreed to put department heads and other appointments in front of the City Council for confirmation. Councilman Ben Allen told …
Bring on the Budget
"We've been needing to talk about (the budget) for weeks. What we were told was the end of March. I hope by Monday we can get a grasp of where …
The Best In Sports In 7 Days
Men's college basketball, NIT championship (6 p.m., ESPN): Will Mississippi State get the chance to become the third straight SEC team to become the nation's best also-ran?
Oatmeal Never Tasted So Good
In northern England's county of North Yorkshire lies the city of Tadcaster. The Old Brewery at Tadcaster is, fittingly, the country's oldest beer brewery; this is where the Samuel Smith …
The JFP Interview with Joey Lauren Adams
Filmmaker Joey Lauren Adams, 39, is a fan of drinking Budweiser and driving along flat Arkansas highways looking at cypress trees, not necessarily at the same time. The first time …
Crossroads Film Festival 2007: Some Sweet Flicks
Every April, Crossroads brings films to Jackson that we ordinarily would never have a chance to see. These are films made by masters and beginners, locals and outsiders. Some are …
D.A. Questions Judge Allowing Officer to Walk
The Clarion is reporting today that District Attorney Faye Peterson is outraged that Judge Bobby DeLaughter has allowed a police officer charged with vehicular manslaughter to go free with no …
BREAKING: Approaching Storm in Demolitions Filings?
City Council President Ben Allen dropped a bombshell during a contentious discussion of the city's claims and payroll dockets during Monday's work session.
