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Environment
The Man Who Made Sea-Level Rise Go Away
What John Droz Jr. is doing, say experts on public policy and climate science, is successfully sowing doubt in lawmakers and the public alike.
Person of the Day
Gerold Smith
Gerold Smith, owner of Jackson radio stations BDAY 99.1 FM and 970 AM, is the youngest radio-station owner in the state at 36.
Events
It's the Weekend!
On Saturday, the Town Creek Arts Festival is from noon-6 p.m. in the Art Garden at the Mississippi Museum of Art.
Health Care
Millions Previously Denied Insurance Coverage Because of Health Problems Look to Online Marketplaces
Starting Jan. 1 insurers can no longer reject people, charge them more or restrict their benefits because of their health status.
Music
A Maverick of Harmonica
Scott Albert Johnson’s personal history in music led him to playing the harmonica.
Music
Street Corner Symphony's Modern A Capella
A cappella group Street Corner Symphony performs Oct. 11 at Duling Hall.
Art
Roz Roy Teaching at MCM
When your kids are with Roz Roy, they are in good hands. As their guide, Roy helps children make art that is personal to them.
Art
Vermeer: Love and Leisure
Filmmaker Phil Grabsky’s newest exhibition film “Vermeer and Music: The Art of Love and Leisure” allows viewers to see Vermeer—artist of “Girl with a Pearl Earring,” above—in a new way.
Health Care
Exchanges are Here, Like it or Not
Today, Oct. 1, 2013, marks day one of the health-insurance exchanges as outlined in the 2010 Affordable Care Act, aka "Obamacare," President Barack Obama's landmark health-insurance reform act.
Biz Roundup
Outlets, Self-Employment and Feuer Powertrain
Colliers International Atlanta secured a $55-million construction loan for the Outlets of Mississippi.
Business
The Impact and Echoes of the Wal-Mart Discrimination Case
When the U.S. Supreme Court issued its 5-4 decision in Wal-Mart v. Dukes in June 2011, no one needed a Richter scale to know it was a Big One.
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.
Environment
Climate Scientists Get Swift-Boated
The word early from scientists gathered in Stockholm is clear: The planet is changing, and humans are the cause.
Business
Zoo Mulls Situation, Accreditation Appeal Pending
Even if the Jackson Zoo retains its accreditation, questions will remain about its long-term viability if it remains in West Jackson.
Health Care
Average Obamacare Premiums Will Be Lower Than Projected
Just days before new online health insurance markets are set to open, the Obama administration Wednesday released a look at average premiums, saying rates in most states are lower than …
Person of the Day
Saints Defense
The New Orleans Saints are 3-0 after the first three weeks of this season, which is a complete turnaround of last year's 0-3 start. The turnaround may be due in …
$252K Grant Kicks off MUW Health Initiative
Mississippi University for Women and Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi have launched a health initiative targeting lifestyle choices related to diet, physical activity and stress management.
Music
Voo Davis: Pushing the Blues
Although it had been about a decade since Brian "Voo" Davis played guitar, it seemed to be the best thing to help fill the void when his first wife passed …
Music
Black Violin Bows Outside the Box
When school and orchestra rehearsals were over, Wilner "Wil B." Baptiste and Kevin "Kev Marcus" Sylvester would put away their sheet music and listen to Tupac, reggae or whatever was …
