Jackson Free Press

Bike Shop Coming

Jackson Bike Advocates and Bike Walk Mississippi are teaming up to start a volunteer-run Community Bike Shop in Midtown, at 121 Millsaps Avenue.

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Jackson Ranks in Top 100 Metro Economies

Jackson ranks 89th out of Top 100 Metro Economies, according to U.S. Conference of Mayors report.

Mississippi Still No. 1 in Obesity

Nearly 35 percent of Mississippi adults are obese.

Community Events and Public Meetings

The W.I.N.E. (Women Inquiring, Networking and Engaging) Meeting is tomorrow at 6:30 p.m., at the home of deborah Rae Wright on 135 Grand Ave.

10 Local Stories of the Week

From saggy pants and red sneakers to young lesbians winning a battle with the state, it was a week of young Mississippians grasping for their rights as Americans.

YouTube Series Targets Military Sexual Assault

Featuring "Flashdance" star Jennifer Beals and Troian Bellisario, "Lauren" gives a close-up look at the challenges women service members face in trying to find justice after being raped.

Doctors Call for a 'Public Health' Solution to Gun Violence in the United States

Is a gun like a virus, a car, tobacco or alcohol? Yes say public health experts, who in the wake of recent mass shootings are calling for a fresh look …

A Big Ole Southern Party

With five music stages, a free raffle, food from various local restaurants and a plethora of street vendors, Belhaven’s Bright Lights, Belhaven Nights might be one of the most anticipated …

Affordable Care Act's Tax Increases Are Coming: Who Pays?

Who gets thumped by higher taxes in President Barack Obama's health care law? The wealthiest 2 percent of Americans will take the biggest hit, starting next year. And the pain …

It's the Weekend!

On Saturday, Bright Lights, Belhaven Nights is at 5:30 p.m. at Carlisle Street and Kenwood Place behind McDade's in Belhaven.

Ceara Sturgis: Paving the Way

Ceara Sturgis and Emily Key wanted to hold their commitment ceremony in the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum's Masonic Hall, but were thwarted by the museum's stance of turning down …

Ag Museum Repeals Anti-Gay Policy

Museum Agrees to Allow Same-Sex Couples to Hold Commitment Ceremonies.

Tupelo Elvis Fest Posts $68,000 Profit

The King can still turn a profit.

FBI Suspect in Drug-Trafficking Case Surrenders

Marquis Carl "Ke Ke" Richmond turned himself in about 1 a.m. Wednesday at the Stone County Jail, a regional correctional facility that houses most defendants held on federal charges in …

Shopping the Shoot

Back-to-school is always a time to re-examine your closet and inject some life with new—or at least, new-to-you—items.

Freshman 15

The transition from high school and living at home to a college environment and living on campus can be difficult.

Where to Shop: Thrift & Vintage

We all love the looks that Nasty Gal, Urban Outfitters and Top Shop feature: the sheer blouse, the color blocking, the shoulder pads, the lace and even the spandex.

Young Boutique Owner Spots Trends

Marissa Simms, 23, envisioned a store where she and her peers could don the latest fashion trends.

Study in Style

While some people like to study in silence, I like to have some good music in the background.

Urban Nights

Jackson's urban and hip-hop nightlife is thriving all around town any given weekend. Here are just a few of Jackson's hot spots to try.