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New Health Care Provisions Go Into Effect

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King Cakes in Jackson

Twelve days after Christmas, Mardi Gras season began, which means it's now king cake season. Here's where you can get the treat locally.

Register Locally

For some couples, developing a bridal registry is one of the most exciting parts of getting married. It is their one opportunity to think about the special items they want …

[Herman's Picks] Vol. 8, No. 31

Spring fever is in the air, and you'll find lots going on this week around town.

JFP Sunday Report: 10 Local Stories of the Week

It was an enterprising news week at the Jackson Free Press. Here are 10 local stories you shouldn't miss.

Break Out Your Biking Gear

Did you bring your bike with you to Jackson but don't know what to do with it? The city and surrounding area have plenty places with beautiful designated biking trails. …

[Herman's Picks] Vol. 8, No. 51

What better reason to get your music and drink on than to celebrate the ending of August and a long Labor Day weekend. Soon the oppressive heat will be gone. …

[Green Girl] Love the Planet

When I was in high school, chocolates, flowers and stuffed animals on Valentine's Day were a must—the more, the better. Girls came up with elaborate schemes to call each other's …

JSU 2007 Homecoming Parade In Pictures

I meant to share these the day of the parade, which was October 27, but due to procrastination, I'm just now finishing up the online photo album. Here are some …

[Herman's Picks] Vol. 11, No. 13

Between now and the new year, you have quite a few choice options for getting out of the house.

The Surveillance Reforms Obama Supported Before He Was President

When the House of Representatives recently considered an amendment that would have dismantled the NSA's bulk phone records collection program, the White House swiftly condemned the measure.

Back to School Goodies

Back to school means a new grade with new teachers, new uniforms and sneakers. Best of all, it means new accessories and supplies. Up your cool factor a little this …

Eco-Trekking

Whether an all-out eco-adventure sounds right up your alley, or resting your head on an organic cotton pillow at a chic, sustainable hotel is more your style; travel's now the …

Rebels Win, Bulldogs and Tigers Fold

Saturday wasn't the greatest day for Mississippi's college football. Here's your roundup:

- Ole Miss won, thanks to Jonathan Nichols' field goal in overtime. Tupelo, Biloxi

Fly: Mean, Green Halloween

This Halloween as you walk through your neighborhood after dark, flashlight in hand, think about what you are using to power that flashlight. If you have not yet made the …

What I Like About the South

What do we like about the South? There's the food, for one thing—hams cured with southern sugar served up with black-eyed peas and cornbread. Sweet tea that goes with long …

Summer Fun Fashion

[Click on photos below to view fashion slide show.]

No summer is complete without weekends full of grilling with family, lounging by the pool, playing games with friends and lots of margarita-induced laughing. When paired with this season's hottest …

Legislature Status: Bills We're Watching

Lawmakers had a Feb. 3 deadline. Here's what made it and what didn't.

Weekend Starting Five: Football, Muppets And Rhinos

Spring games galore ... Favre and Madden go out together ... UK calls on Cohen ... The Association playoffs begin ... Do you seek immortality?

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

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