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Becoming an Insider

Do you remember the moment you felt like a true Jacksonian?

A Piece of History: The Mississippi River Basin Model

The Mississippi River Basin model covers some 200 acres near Clinton off of McRaven Road and is a scale replica of the Mississippi River basin.

Hidden Spots for Kids

Lots of parents are familiar with the usual ways to entertain their tykes, but when they get bored with the same old, same old, try something a little different. Here …

A Jackson Glossary

Over the years, our readers have contributed to a growing body of Jackson slang, nicknames and inside jokes, proving once again that the JFP readership is the smartest, savviest, funniest …

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Downtown Family Secrets

When I moved downtown in December 2007, the first core group of residents joked that living in Tombigbee Lofts and Plaza Building was akin to a dorm for 30-year-olds—a dysfunctional …

Smoking in Jackson? Not in Public Places

The city of Jackson enacted its first non-smoking ordinance in 2008, banning smoking from most public places. It clarified some confusing language two years later.

Jxn’s Drinking Laws

The occasional drink is always appreciated. However, the driving under-the-influence and alcohol-vending laws in Mississippi are strict and not to be taken lightly.

My Daily Karaoke

When it comes to karaoke, DJ Matt Collette knows best. Here's his advice on what to do and not to do to keep the DJ and audience happy.

The Record Store Guide

The vinyl record never went away; last year, vinyl outsold CDs.

Mosaic Masterpieces

One way to decide if an activity is worth your time is if it challenges you in unexpected ways and leaves you wanting more.

Jackson Sports: Sweetness and More

My assignment: Tell you what a prospective sports fan needs to know about Jackson. My response: Gladly.

What the Hell is a Hill Run?

If you have driven up or down Old Canton Road between the hours of 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Mondays and Fridays, you have probably encountered an ever-increasing group …

Get Biking

One of the best ways to meet people in the Jackson area is by getting involved with the biking community. Here are several bike-related opportunities available around town.

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Who Loves JX?

Through the T-shirt design company Studio Chane and local clothing store Swell-O-Phonic, Ron Chane has provided Jackson with snarky tees for two and a half decades now.

Jackson Thrifting

If you feel like digging for that jewel in the rough or just want to browse, these thrifty places have tons of selection for clothes.

Pure Bliss

SpaBeca not only caters to the individual, but to wedding parties, couples and mother-daughter duos. It also offers special packages, coupons, gift certificates and deals.

Bar Hopping

These days, women are hitting the bar before they even go out—but not to drink.

On Social Media: Unique Dishes

What is your favorite unique dish at a Jackson restaurant? We’re looking for specific things you can’t find anywhere else—such as the seaside cakes at High Noon Café.

Farmers Markets and Produce

Brenda's sells Smith County home-grown produce such as peas, okra and squash. It's open 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Sundays until November.

Pure Instinct

There is something so visceral, so primal and yet so perfect about eating ribs.