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Hal and Mal’s: A Jackson Landmark

Brothers Harold and Malcolm White, commonly known as Hal and Mal, had a vision. They wanted to create a gathering place for all of Jackson--a bar, but also a family …

Drafthouse Survey, Homebuyer's Forum, College and Tourism

Groups of college students with the Else School of Management at Millsaps College are conducting surveys to determine the market viability of bringing a dine-in cinema concept theater to the …

Large Companies Are Increasingly Offering Workers Only High Deductible Health Plans

Nearly a quarter of workers at companies with fewer than 200 workers were covered by high-deductible health plans last year, compared with 17 percent of workers at larger firms.

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Edward Croom Jr.

If you don't have a clue what an ethnobotanist does, don't feel alone. But if you're curious, you probably won't find a more enthusiastic advocate for the field than Edward …

Community Events and Public Meetings

NatureFEST is April 6, 10 a.m.-5 p.m at the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science.

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.

How the Maker of TurboTax Fought Free, Simple Tax Filing

Imagine filing your income taxes in five minutes and for free.

Pastor Jerry Young

Rev. Jerry Young wants more African American girls in Mississippi to explore engineering.

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It's the Weekend!

On Saturday, the Easter Celebration at the Mississippi Children's Museum is from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Couple Charged With Human Trafficking

A man and woman arrested on a prostitution charge at a Biloxi hotel now face a charge of human trafficking.

Toxic Turtles: Long-Lasting Chemicals Could Be Harming Sea Turtles

Scientists are discovering that sea turtles, long ignored by toxicologists who study wildlife, are highly contaminated with industrial chemicals and pesticides.

Monitor: Juvenile Center Lacks Policies

A court-appointed federal monitor said better communication is the best immediate step to take in getting the Forrest County Juvenile Detention Center into compliance with an agreed order from a …

Dems: Reprioritize to Fund Schools

The Mississippi Legislature does not lack the money to fully fund education; it lacks political will, Rep. Cecil Brown, D-Jackson, says.

High Court Hears Case on Federal Benefits for Gays

The Supreme Court is turning to a constitutional challenge to the law that prevents legally married gay Americans from collecting federal benefits generally available to straight married couples.

Talent Retention, Community Enrichment, Free People and Nissan Robots

Free People, a part of the Urban Outfitters umbrella, opened a new location March 22 at 1000 Highland Colony Pkwy, #5018 Renaissance at Colony Park in Ridgeland.

Miss. State Rep. Jessica Upshaw Found Dead

State Rep. Jessica Upshaw, an attorney who had been a lawmaker since 2004, was found dead Sunday of an apparent suicide. She was 53.

Group Appointments With Doctors: When Three Isn't A Crowd

In recent years, a growing number of doctors have begun holding group appointments--seeing up to a dozen patients with similar medical concerns all at once.

Community Events and Public Meetings

A Medicaid Rally is March 27, 11 a.m., in the second floor rotunda at the Mississippi State Capitol.

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.

State Revenue Boost: 'More Money Is Good'

The good news for state-budget worrywarts is that Mississippi could have additional spending money for its woefully underfunded state agencies. The bad news for those state agencies is that state …