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Biz Roundup
Conkrete, Arts and Trails
Dr. Mark Malone and historian Scott Barretta are working with MAC's Folk and Traditional Arts Program to develop lesson plans that explore Mississippi's history via the Mississippi Blues Trail.
Person of the Day
Melody Moody
Melody Moody works to expand access and improve safety for bike riders and pedestrians in Mississippi.
Business
Unfair Share: How Oil and Gas Drillers Avoid Paying Royalties
Manipulation of costs and other data by oil companies is keeping billions of dollars in royalties out of the hands of private and government landholders.
Person of the Day
Mandy Scott
Mandy Scott, director of marketing and community relations for United Way of the Capital Area, is organizing United Way's fourth annual Day of Action for Saturday, Aug. 24.
Events
Community Events and Public Meetings
The Mississippi Craft Show is Saturday, Aug. 24 at Mississippi Trade Mart.
Analysis: Bryant Focusing on Prison Policy in 2014
Funding for education versus funding for prisons—it's a constant source of tension when Mississippi lawmakers write an annual budget.
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.
Sun Herald Adds Miss. Auditor to Records Lawsuit
The Sun Herald is asking a judge to add state Auditor Stacey Pickering and his office as defendants in a public records lawsuit the newspaper filed against the Mississippi Department …
Environment
Airborne Carbon, Silicon Increase Risk of Death in U.S. Cities
Certain ingredients of airborne particulates—especially carbon—apparently increase the risk of death in U.S. cities, according to a new nationwide study.
Events
It's the Weekend!
On Saturday, the Mississippi Corvette Classic is from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Jackson Convention Complex.
Health Care
Obamacare Presents Complex Choices For People With Disabilities
The Affordable Care Act has set new standards—called essential health benefits—outlining what health insurance companies must now cover.
Business
The Payday Playbook: How High-Cost Lenders Fight to Stay Legal
Outrage over payday loans, which trap millions of Americans in debt and are the best-known type of high-cost loans, has led to dozens of state laws aimed at stamping out …
Music
Old Sound, New Soul
The first Jackson Rhythm & Blues Festival this weekend at the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum will feature more than 30 performances on five stages.
Biz Roundup
Belhaven, Beacon and Yoga
The Chronicle of Higher Education has ranked Belhaven University as one of the top colleges to work for in the nation.
National
The Surveillance Reforms Obama Supported Before He Was President
When the House of Representatives recently considered an amendment that would have dismantled the NSA's bulk phone records collection program, the White House swiftly condemned the measure.
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.
Tribute to Rodgers Planned in Meridian
The Jimmie Rodgers Foundation will sponsor a tribute to the country music singer/songwriter on Sept. 5 at the Temple Theatre in downtown Meridian.
Health Care
Health Insurers Tune in to Twitter for Customer Service
The @aetnahelp Twitter feed is an example of how insurance companies are increasing their social media presence in an effort to amp up their customer service and capitalize on a …
