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Stern v. Killen: 40 Acres and a Duel
When James Stern arrived at Mississippi State Penitentiary's medical Unit 31, fellow black inmates debriefed him on one of the unit's infamous residents: Edgar Ray Killen.
Free Voter ID Will Cost ... But What?
Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann announced yesterday that his office will be "proactive" and distribute free voter ID cards to anyone who does not have the proper identification. But …
Body+Soul
World Sickle Cell Day
On June 19 at noon, the Mississippi Sickle Cell Foundation will join millions around the world to commemorate World Sickle Cell Awareness Day. MSCF will pray for patients with sickle …
Community Events and Public Meetings
Eighth Annual JFP Chick Ball July 28, 6 p.m., at Hal & Mal's (200 S. Commerce St.). The fundraising event benefits the Center for Violence Prevention, and this year's goal …
JFP Wins Awards for Feature Writing, Public Service, Commentary
The JFP got more great news Friday night when we learned that we are winning two first-place and one second-place award from the Society of Professional Journalists' southeastern division. Valerie …
Health Care
Abortion Clinic's Fate Unknown
Betty Thompson doesn't know what will happen to her employer, the Jackson Women's Health Organization, on July 1.
It's the Weekend!
Today, the Priced to Move Pop-Up Art Gallery opens at 5 p.m. at the former Eastland Federal Courthouse (245 E. Capitol St.) and runs through June 17. The even is …
Education
Taxes May Rise for City Schools
The Jackson Public Schools are asking the city for more money to pay off $150 million in bond issue debt.
Education
Jackson May Raise Taxes for City Schools
The Jackson Public Schools are asking the city for more money to pay off $150 million in bond issue debt.
Drink
The Layman's Guide to Craft Beer Styles
Beer drinkers get a bad rap. Winos might be stereotyped as the classier drinkers, but the world of well-made craft beers is as varied as that of fine wines––if not …
Dear, Deserving Dad
June 17 is fast approaching, and there's no better time to make Dad feel special. Make your pop proud on Father's Day with any of these great gifts from local …
Music
The Band that Moves
When John Parker started a band in 2004, he had to think of a name. "It was one of those things where I asked myself what I want people to …
Feature
The Future of Jackson's Music Scene
Just the other day, I couldn't help but brag about how musically awesome Jackson has been in the last year. From the Allman Brothers (Dusty and Buck) doing their part …
The Best In Sports In 7 Days
The storybook journey for Stony Brook University's Seawolves continues. The little university from New York state upset LSU this weekend to reach the College World Series.
Body+Soul
How Many Green Beans for That?
Father's Day often presents a problem: What to get Dad? If he's into gardening, the answers are easy.
Don't Buy Dirty
People can't always buy organic for a variety of reasons: The local store may have limited supplies, they lack variety or cost is a consideration. But whatever the reason—or excuse—shoppers …
Working in Groups
My problem is a simple one that may be familiar: In the nonprofit I'm part of, too much "group stuff" happens in long email exchanges. Like a lot of volunteer …
Media
JFP Wins Multiple Awards for 2011 Work
The Jackson Free Press got amazing news from Detroit Friday afternoon when we learned the Association of Alternative Newsmedia was presenting us a coveted first-place public-service award for our team …
Under the Big Top
It was a muggy July evening in Mississippi. I had packed a picnic for my 1-year-old son, my then-husband and myself in a cooler in the red wagon--watermelon cubes, egg-salad …
