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The Wild Feathers Take Off

Nashville-based rock band The Wild Feathers performs at Nov. 6 at Rick's Cafe.

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McQuirter, Greer Wins Signal Change for Hinds Board

Darrel McQuirter and Tony Greer's walloping of their opponents for two seats on the Hinds County Board of Supervisors could be a game changer for the county.

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Mistletoe Marketplace, Einstein Bros. and Edwards Farmers Market

The 33rd annual Mistletoe Marketplace opens at the Mississippi Trade Mart Thursday, Nov. 7, and runs through Saturday, Nov. 9.

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Lolly Barnes

Lolly Barnes, the executive director of Mississippi Heritage Trust, has a passion for history.

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Why Healthcare.gov Broke: Two Competing Story Lines

This weekend brought more than a modicum of clarity to what happened behind the scenes in the run-up to the Oct. 1 launch of Healthcare.gov.

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Eric Walker

Reporter-turned-activist Eric Walker is the project curator of the Fate of Hate campaign.

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Community Meetings

The Mississippi Black Leadership Summit is Wednesday, Nov. 6 and Thursday, Nov. 7 at Jackson Convention Complex.

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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.

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It's the Weekend!

On Sunday, Stars of American Ballet is at 4 p.m. at Thalia Mara Hall.

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The Sci-Fi Career of Coheed and Cambria

Coheed and Cambria is a band that defies classification.

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It Takes a Thief

Rebecca Geihsler-Chittom, James Turcotte and Viola Dacus bring the golden age of radio to Duling Hall Nov. 5 and 7 with “The Old Maid and the Thief.”

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Lipschitz!

“Chicago the Musical” comes to Jackson Nov. 5 and 6.

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Football Brain

Brain injuries are serious and can have lifelong consequences. Recently, many people have become more aware of just how serious, between former National Football League players suing over how their …

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Gil’s Bread for Life

Since August, Ridgeland residents have reaped the benefits of a frustrated investment banker's new passion.

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Analysis: Power Up for Grabs in Hinds Election

When Hinds County voters go to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 5, they will not simply select some guys to fill a pair of empty seats on the board of supervisors—they …

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Mississippi’s Flag: A Blow at Civilization

The state flag tells the world that Mississippi hasn’t changed.

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Adieu Bon Ami, Cheers to Small Businesses

On Nov. 30, American Express and the Shop Small Movement will host the fourth annual Small Business Saturday, a day dedicated to supporting small businesses nationwide during the holiday shopping …

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White House Official Vows Healthcare.gov Will Work Smoothly by End of November

The troubled federal health insurance exchange will be fixed by the end of November—two weeks before the Dec. 15 enrollment deadline for coverage to take effect in January, Obama administration …

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Community Meetings

The Rankin County Democrats Monthly Breakfast is at 8:30 a.m. at Corner Bakery in Flowood.

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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.