Jackson Free Press

[Publisher's Note] The War on Math: Obama's Debt

As the Republican presidential hopefuls auger toward the finish line in what will probably result in the nomination of Mitt Romney, it seems the candidates, in straining to hurl things …

Rebuilding His Party

Brandon Jones says the Mississippi Democratic Trust, a new political action committee he helped start in 2011 and now heads as executive director, grew from "humble recognition" of his party's …

New iPad: Easy on the Eyes

Earlier this month, Apple CEO Tim Cook took center stage in California to unveil the newest model of the iPad. For months now, tech writers have been speculating about what …

[Tech Talk] New iPad: Easy on the Eyes

Earlier this month, Apple CEO Tim Cook took center stage in California to unveil the newest model of the iPad. For months now, tech writers have been speculating about what …

Dedmon Pleads Guilty to Murder

Deryl Dedmon stood by silently, his face expressionless as Hinds County Assistant District Attorney Scott Rogillio read aloud an account of the murder prosecutors say Dedmon committed last year when …

[Tech Tip] Create Standalone Browser Apps

Sometimes you don't realize how fantastic a feature can be until you use it under real-world conditions. For instance, I learned to love Fluid for Mac (http://www.fluidapp.com), when I got …

[Feedback] Logic, Offended

I do not consider myself to be pro-life, and I opposed the Personhood Initiative, but the article by Brian McGowan ("The Attack on Republicanism," Vol. 10, Issue 26) offended my …

No March for March 1st

"What do we want? Full equality! When do we want it? Now!" These sentiments provided a unified chant for gay-rights protesters March 1 on the south steps of the Mississippi …

[Your Turn] No March for March 1st

"What do we want? Full equality! When do we want it? Now!" These sentiments provided a unified chant for gay-rights protesters March 1 on the south steps of the Mississippi …

[Gregory] Boots, Again

People keep saying women aren't under attack.

Parade Weekend Schedule

<b>Thursday, March 22</b>

Follow the trail of fishnets and beads to establish your own queeness at this year's parade.

11 Things About Sweet Potato Queendom

Learn everything you want to know about the SPQ phenomenon, and then some.

Running Of The Vixens

If you're roaming the streets of Fondren before the start of the Zippity Doo Dah Parade, be sure to watch out for the bulls. It may not be Pamplona, exactly, …

One for the Guys

The idea behind this review was twofold—to get a man's perspective on the latest Sweet Potato Queen book and to do a bit of a combo review of "The Dummy …

SPQ Shopping List

1. The world's most padded bra.

Any girl worth her salt loves to shop. And that's no exception for a queen. Take some advice from this list to unleash the queen within.

Love, Peace, and Itty Bitty Floats

Alexander "Trace" Alston, 50, has been to every Mal's St. Paddy's Parade since the beginning. As part of the Rude Men Krewe, Alston and 75 fellow krewe members from all …

All Eyes On Fondren

Get Ready, get ready, get ready! The Sweet Potato Queens are back! Grab your tiara, fluff your boa, and grab a stud and make your way down to Fondren this …

The Magic of Jade

When I met Gerard Helferich last fall, he handed me a piece of jade. The dark green disk, carved in the shape of an ear, was about an inch and …

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.

New Orleans Saints' Coach Suspended For 2012 Season, Draft Picks Lost

Well, it's official -- the NFL has levied its sanctions against the New Orleans Saints and they aren't pretty for the organization or for their head coach -- Sean Payton …