Jackson Free Press

Dedmon Pleads Guilty

Deryl Dedmon pleaded guilty today to the murder of James Craig Anderson. The judge sentenced Dedmon to life for murder and another life sentence for hate crime, to run concurrently.

Weekend Events: Outdoors, Music & More

Planning your weekend? It should be great weather for the day-time events listed on our Best Bets page including the Jackson Zoo's Party for the Planet on Saturday, and Rainbow …

Delta Pilgrims' Progress

In the case of the Spiritual Pilgrimage to the Mississippi Delta, the semi-annual pilgrimages are a means to connect with past, both physically and spiritually, by traveling to and visiting …

Pour For Flavor

I'm thrilled to see the many great beers that are becoming available in Mississippi. Leinenkugel's Sunset Wheat, for example, is spring in a bottle. I will warn you, though, that …

The Way to Fight Crime: Get Involved

In 2010, a thief confronted Pam Greer at gunpoint in Jackson. It was then that Greer, a native of McComb, decided to do her part to help fight local crime, …

USM Research Seeks To Mimic Mars Conditions

A University of Southern Mississippi assistant professor is embarking on a yearlong project to grow a form of blue-green algae in incubation chambers at the Stennis Space Center in Hancock …

Trell Kimmons

Nicknamed the "Coldwater Comet," U.S. Olympic track team member Trell Kimmons holds the Mississippi state record in the 100-meter dash with a time of 10.39 seconds.

C-L: 2 mayoral candidates speak at forum

The Clarion-Ledge reports:

Techno FLY

Model: Shannon Sullivan

You may be a fashionista who is as opposed to technological advances as those rebels (or trailblazers, they fancy themselves) who dare to wear white after Labor Day, but technology …

Cocktails That Make You Go ‘Boo!'

To scare up a formidable Black Cat, pour 1 ounce vodka and 1 ounce cherry brandy into a highball glass over ice. Fill with equal parts Coke and cranberry juice.

Counterbalance

Salad, salad, and more salad. This is what my body has been craving the last couple of weeks. Who can be surprised after the funnel cake splurge at the state …

Links and Leads

First of all, check out the nifty links to sports sites on the SportsBlog. You're welcome, dang it. There are more to come. If you insist on making a request, …

Mississippi Senate Makes More Meetings Available Online

People are getting another way to watch Mississippi legislators as they conduct public business. The state Senate will start webcasting meetings from a second committee room during the 2021 session, …

Court Date Set for Medical Marijuana Initiative Dispute

The Mississippi Supreme Court has set oral arguments for a lawsuit that questions the state initiative process and seeks to block development of a medical marijuana program.

Gov. Reeves: 30,000 New Vaccination Appointments Available

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves announced 30,000 new appointments to get the coronavirus vaccine were available Tuesday.

New Occupational Licensing Law Goes into Effect This Week

A new law goes into effect this week that allows people who move to Mississippi from out-of-state to maintain their professional licenses.

Tears For Mr. Spears?

Sawyer: Were these two a couple before this?

Sports fans are still buzzing about one of the biggest stories of the year: No, it's not Pete Rose or who's No. 1 in college football, it's Britney Spears' wedding. …

Grafting Tomatoes ‘The Next Big Thing?’

Southern organic gardeners are discovering what could be The Next Big Thing in tomatoes: grafting.

Stinker Quote of the Week: 'KKK'

Humphrey mentioned monthly Ku Klux Klan marches at the University of Mississippi in several tweets, said he saw "white people in white night gowns" on campus and that Ole Miss …

ALEC Pushes Stand-Your Ground Bills

Florida's "Stand Your Ground" law, which received widespread media coverage after the shooting death of Trayvon Martin Feb. 26, 2012, is similar to Mississippi's Castle Doctrine, with one major difference: …