Jackson Free Press

Most Gators in 3 Southern Miss. Counties

The lower three counties of South Mississippi are home to 38 percent of the state's alligators.

UN Syria Envoy Calls on Government to Start Truce

The international envoy to the Syrian conflict on Wednesday called on President Bashar Assad's regime to take the lead in implementing a cease-fire during a major Muslim holiday later this …

Obama Assails Romney in Bid for Women's Vote

Seeking to shore up his support among women voters, President Barack Obama on Thursday hammered Republican rival Mitt Romney anew over his backing of Richard Mourdock, the Indiana Senate candidate …

Why today?

Coincidentally, by the way, Mayor Frank Melton was seen leaving Judge Yerger's chambers this week.

This is a serious question. Why did Supreme Court Chief Justice James Smith Jr. today appoint a special judge, directly by Judge Swan Yerger, to help the D.A.'s office prosecute …

Another Horn-Tooter

My interview with C.A. Webb for CONVERSATIONS magazine! Makes you feel kinda special, doesn't it, Ali? :-)

[Pass the Mic] Plus the Kitchen Sink

If I didn't know better, I would swear there is a secret highway that leads directly from Jackson to Portland, Ore. In the last couple of years, several Jacksonians have …

The Flaming Lips Light Up Jackson

The Flaming Lips have a challenge ahead of them: eight cities, eight concerts, nearly 700 miles on a bus, more than 10 supporting and collaborating artists, one awards show, 24 …

Analysis: House GOP in Weakened State As Obama's Second Inaugural Speech Nears

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (AP) — Celebration doesn't seem to be high on the agenda as House Republicans, their majority renewed by the voters last fall, lay the groundwork for another challenge …

[Art Talk] Life Is Color and Light

"You'll have no trouble recognizing my house," Teresa Haygood assures me when I ask directions to her studio. As I slowly proceed down the quiet neighborhood street, the conservative, neatly …

The House that Green Built

A few weeks ago, Mr. and Mrs. Green Girl drove south to Bogue Chitto in the middle of the night to start our annual breeding bird survey for the Audubon …

[Halloween] Cool Costumes and General Stupidity

For adults like me, Oct. 31 is a great day. And, no, it's not because my youngest son will turn 26 that day and thankfully be too old for the …

Mississippi Braves Live on WLBT

The Jackson, Mississippi Braves take on the Montgomery Biscuits two times in the upcoming 2005 season and you can watch both games LIVE from the comfort of your home on …

Southern Chili Twist Pumpkin Pie & Bourbon Cream

I don't know about y'all, but the highlight of my Thanksgiving is most definitely the pumpkin pie. You can take all that turkey and its fixins! All I want is …

Hurricane Sally Slows, Gathering a Deluge for the Gulf Coast

Hurricane Sally, a plodding storm with winds of 85 mph, crept toward the northern Gulf Coast early Tuesday as forecasters warned of potentially deadly storm surges and flash floods with …

JPS Seeks Support to Expand Non-Traditional Sports Like Tennis, Golf, Archery, Swimming

The students of Jackson Public Schools are underserved in non-traditional sports such as tennis, archery and golf, and the district is inviting paid and volunteer coaches to help reduce that …

Ardenland and Wratchet Entertainment Group Host Socially Distanced ‘Twilight Concerts’

Breaking the drought that began after concert tours around the world ground to a halt last spring and remained shuttered through the summer and fall, the Renaissance at Colony Park …

Mayor May End Business Limits, But Keep Mask Mandate; Fire Cause Unknown

While the capital city has improved COVID-19 numbers, it is too early to declare victory over the virus, Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba said at a press conference Monday.

Summer Youth Expo, Spring Classes, Health Care Project and SBA Advisories

Monday, March 11, the Mayor's Summer Youth Employment Expo will be at the Metrocenter Mall from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

[Herman's Pick] Vol. 6, No. 39

It's central Mississippi's biggest outdoor music festival, Jubilee!JAM this Friday and Saturday.

Lawyer: Manning Wanted to Enlighten U.S. About Wars

Pfc. Bradley Manning's attorney argued that his client wanted to tell the public about the bitter reality of America's wars when he gave classified material to WikiLeaks.