Jackson Free Press

A Jackson Mardi Gras

The closer you get to the Gulf Coast, the bigger the Mardi Gras celebration you'll find. Around these parts, you'll find king cake, maybe a little live New Orleans-style music …

Tablescapes Made Easy

Despite whatever opinions you have about Sandra Lee, Martha Stewart or any other domestic goddess, setting a table can make a party even more festive. With the holidays coming, you …

Mississippi Academy of Ancient Music Fall Season

St. Philip's Episcopal Church, Jackson

Shawn Leopard and John Paul on 2 Lautenwercke, Thurs., Sept. 29, 7:30 p.m. Music of Bach's sons. The world's only Lautenwerck duo is from Jackson, Mississippi! Well-known to audiences from …

Media Literacy Project: The Mouth Of Babes

"Idle hands are the tools of the devil." At least, that's what city officials like Mayor Frank Melton and Ward 3 City Councilman Kenneth Stokes seem to think about Jackson …

How to Be Safe

When I lived in the Washington, D.C., area, I knew a woman who was repeatedly on the receiving end of crime. She was mugged in the subway, had her purse …

Matador Records News

The latest in upcoming albums, tours, and more from Matador Records.

Early Man - Matador Records has the privilege of announcing the signing of NewYork's EARLY MAN to a worldwide, long-term recording contract.

It's Never Too Early For Bracketology

It's February, and this is the best time of the year for college basketball fans. The ordeal of college football recruiting is past us (how did your favorite school do?), …

What Did $4 Million Buy Bama?

But Doctor S doesn't have to write anything, not when there's so much good stuff on the Net.

Doctor S didn't pile on Alabama last weekend (he was busy). He won't be so nice this weekend in wake of the Crimson Tide's humiliating loss to Louisiana-Monroe. At least …

Local Restaurant Openings - New Updates

The Wizard of Oz will take place tonight and tomorrow at Thalia Mara Hall. For those of you wondering where to have lunch today (or dinner tonight before the show), …

How We Live

Americans tend to think that bigger is better when it comes to building a home. The average home size in the United States has almost tripled since 1950, according to …

ARTICLE: The Mental Health Parity Bill Finally Passes the First Hurdle

(verbatim from e-mail from the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance)

Guys, please do me a favor and click on the link in this article. Let our senators know that supporting this legislation is critical. The lives of many who suffer …

Change Your Mind; Change Your Life

My first encounter with Mrs. Martin (not her real name) was the day before my birthday in August 2010. She came to my office complaining of fatigue. She was 49 …

Art Sizzles at Tougaloo

Art: Nannette Acker Clark, "Deux." Mixed Media

Billed as "Hot Art 2004: A Week-Long Indulgence in the Visual Arts for Artists, Art Educators, Art Students" on the Tougaloo College Web site, the 8th annual Tougaloo Art Colony …

Resolve to Win

As a personal trainer and exercise instructor, I see lots of folks every day who want to lose weight. Especially at this time of year, it's the No. 1 goal …

The Schwindickermans

First there were Bennifer and Tomkat, and then came Brangelina. And now Jackson has the Schwindickermans, also known as Darren Schwindaman, 27, and Melia Dicker, 30. The playfulness of combining …

Pitchfork's Top Albums of the 70's

While I can't agree with the order, putting The Cars before Dark Side of the Moon, there are some mighty fine albums to complete your collection here. I dont think …

Parade Weekend Schedule

Bawdy, loud, and down-right crazy. Zippity-Doo-Dah's annual parade might leave you breathless, but don't worry. The JFP's gotcha covered of when and where what's gonna happen.

[Band In A Box] Justin Patterson & the Lost Causes

Justin Patterson & the Lost Causes

Principals: Justin Patterson - vocals, rhythm guitar, harmonica; Ashton Burge - lead guitar, backing vocals; John Reeder - bass guitar, backing vocals; Wesley

How to: Get your Neighborhood in Shape

Showing solidarity in a neighborhood often comes from sports. Every year, neighbors spend more time watching sports with one another than actually tossing the pigskin with one another.

Boil Water Notice

The city has issued a boil water notice affecting about 200 connections in Jackson.

PRECAUTIONARY BOIL WATER NOTICE