Jackson Free Press

Lookin' Good

St. Dominic's Cancer Center's Look Good–Feel Better program uses certified cosmetologists who volunteer their time to teach female cancer patients beauty techniques to improve their self-image and appearance.

No Pomp, Lots of Circumstance

Today marks my last day of online classes at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, where I've spend the last three years studying graphic design. I won't fly to Pittsburgh next …

Persons of the Day: Mayor's Youth Council

A group of Jackson high-school students recently traveled to the nation's capital to learn about government and safe-driving policies.

JPS Accreditation Hearing Underway

Less than an hour after signing the contract to become Jackson Public Schools' next superintendent, Cedrick Gray was sitting in a hearing to determine whether or not the district will …

Gray Signs Contract with JPS

Jackson Public Schools finally has a new superintendent. Dr. Cedrick Gray signed a contract this morning to take over as superintendent effective July 1.

Melton Bodyguard is Sheriff's Internal Affairs Chief

The person in charge of rooting out corruption inside the Hinds County Sheriff's Department is Marcus Wright, a former Jackson police officer and bodyguard to late Jackson Mayor Frank Melton.

Stadium of the Day: Smith-Wills Stadium

Baseball and fast-pitch softball fans should be excited this weekend. The high school baseball and fast-pitch softball state championships will be on the line this week.

It's the Weekend!

Research shows that low-income youth suffer significantly from a loss of academic skills over the summertime, resulting in losses that contribute to an achievement gap that can make the difference …

Nick Hanauer's 'Controversial' TED Talk–Tax the Rich?

Then it's interesting to look around you at the economy and think... Huh.

Available in its entirety on YouTube, Nick Hanauer's 6-minute TED talk has proven controversial because TED doesn't want to post it. While some call it "political," it may simply be …

Bryant Signs Voter ID Bill

Despite Gov. Phil Bryant signing the voter-identification bill recently passed in the Legislature, the measure isn't law just yet. The federal government still has to OK the controversial measure before …

Pro Hoops Comes to Jackson

This November, Jackson's new semi-pro basketball team will take the court as a member of the American Basketball Association.

Rockin' Babies

I love babies. I love the big ones, teeny ones, sweet ones and—best of all—the sleeping ones who belong to someone else.

Let It Fly

On a humid spring day, my wife, Lacey, and I walked into a metal building at LeFleur's Bluff State Park, just off Lakeland Drive. A casually dressed, middle-aged man greeted …

Crown a True Champ

I am beginning to wonder if there is something to this Mayan calendar thing. The apocalypse might be upon us.

Edible Flowers for Small Spaces

Are you limited to an apartment windowsill or small balcony but still want to grow organic food to liven up your diet? Try edible flowers.

Fertilizing in planet-friendly ways

Now that you presumably have your organicgarden planted, whether in pots on an apartment balcony or a larger space, you will want to nurture it with fertilizers.

Seersucker Friday

When @FlyJFP Twitter followers make a request, I try my best to deliver. I hear that there are people around town who adhere to the rules of Seesucker Fridays from …

Boys Will Be Boys

I don't manage to get out of the office often these days for lunch. But Friday I was in the mood for a Two Sisters veggie plate (probably had something …

Ah, the Cloud

You're probably getting good and tired of hearing about "the cloud"—and no one could blame you. The problem is, it's not going away.

City Moves Forward with Redistricting Contract

After a polarized discussion about the city's ward-redistricting hire, Jackson City Council Rules Committee Chairman Quentin Whitwell decided Thursday to move forward with the Council's December decision to hire D.L. …