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Person of the Day
Tonya Boyd-Cannon
What happens when silk meets sand? The answer may be found in the sultry singing voice of Tonya Boyd-Cannon.
Events
It's the Weekend!
On Sunday, Ballet Magnificat! presents "Snow Queen" at 2 p.m. at Thalia Mara Hall.
National
Obesity Rate Flat, Mississippi Still Highest
An annual state-by-state survey says the country is making good progress in improving its overall health—including a flat obesity rate and a lower rate of smoking. But individual states, especially …
Music
A Decade of Jazz Artistry
The Mississippi Jazz Foundation began with a well-attended concert at Belhaven University's Center for Performing Arts.
Biz Roundup
Saltine, MDA Take Flight; Southwest Grounds Them
Former Parlor Market Chef de Cuisine Jesse Houston is preparing to make his return to the Jackson restaurant scene, this time as the owner and operator of his own establishment.
Person of the Day
Marek Dlouhy
Marek Dlouhy and his wife, Shelagh, opened DCZ Designs: "Nature's Jewelry" eight years ago.
Civil Rights
HUD Finally Stirs on Housing Discrimination
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has accused Dallas, one of the nation's largest cities, of violating civil rights law through housing practices that discriminated against black, Latino …
Events
Community Meetings & Events
A toy drive for pediatric patients at Blair E. Batson Children's Hospital will be held Friday, Dec. 13, at the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks.
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.
Health Care
With Three Weeks Left, Consumers Fear They May End Up Without Health Coverage on New Year’s Day
The next three weeks are critical for consumers keen on getting health coverage as soon as the health law allows it on Jan. 1.
Person of the Day
Howard Barron
Jackson photographer Howard Barron died at age 79 from a heart attack on Thanksgiving morning. His work with film photography and philanthropy touched many lives here in Jackson, where he …
Events
It's the Weekend!
On Saturday, Ballet Mississippi's "The Nutcracker" is at 7:30 p.m. at Thalia Mara Hall.
Business
After Years of Troubles, Largest Student-Loan Servicers Get Stepped-up Oversight
Sallie Mae and other large student-loan servicers—the companies that act as a go-between for borrowers and lenders—will soon be getting some regular oversight from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Music
Six Guys, Four Guitars, Loud Madness
If you aren't going to see this band, I don't want to speak with you. This is the kind of music that moshpit-inducing, sweaty-energy recordings can only hint at.
Art
Honoring Dr. King
Jackson State University will host the 45th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Convocation Jan. 17, 2014. The event is held every year on the Friday before the Martin Luther …
Art
Photos Across America
Josh Hailey's two years of documentary footage and photography from his coast-to-coast travels will be on display in Fondren Dec. 23 at his Photamerica release party.
Music
Stairway Back to Heaven
Some tribute bands are content with adequate recreations of legendary bands' original music. Not Zoso.
Style
Fun Run
Each marathon has its own spirit, from Boston's grueling heartbreak hill to the quirky costumes in New York City to the sunny California attitude in San Francisco.
Music
The Vibe of Flow Tribe
Flow Tribe is a kaleidoscope of sounds inspired by the historic music culture of The Big Easy.
Biz Roundup
La Brioche, Nails Envy and Jackson Eye Associates
Originally from Rosario, Argentina, Sprouts and Lazzari have traveled across Europe and South America throughout their lives, inspiring them to fuse different cultures through pastries.
