Jackson Free Press

Mississippi Legislators Work to Approve State Spending Plans

Mississippi legislators on Monday were approving parts of a state budget for the year that begins July 1, and it is substantially larger than the budget for the current year.

FAA Furloughs Kick in, Some Flight Delays Appear

Commercial airline flights moved smoothly throughout most of the country on Sunday, the first day air traffic controllers were subject to furloughs resulting from government spending cuts.

Eduardo Cruz, Victor France and Tom Gavin

On Monday, April 29, the Mississippi Brilla announced they had added three members of the national-championship winning Belhaven Blazers soccer team.

You Broke My Libido

"Mechanical Failure" from local favorites ¡Los Buddies! features scratchy guitar and angsty vocals that lend themselves well to the upbeat, fun, rock sound of the six-track album.

Run Together

When it comes to running, most people find more motivation in a social setting.

Annie Baker

Annie Baker, 40, has served as the director of community outreach for the Mississippi Institute for Improvement of Geographic Minority Health at the University of Mississippi Medical Center for the …

Jackson Will Thrive with a Balanced Approach

The story of Voice of Calvary's Neighborhood Stabilization Program (see page 11) is inspiring on many levels.

Callaway High School Football Team

Talk to any coach long enough, and he will tell you two things: One, that sports teach life lessons and, two, that sports build character.

Wolf Cove

Indie-rock band Wolf Cove recorded its first EP in one member's basement. The aptly titled "Ben's Basement" came out in April.

Pastor Jerry Young

Rev. Jerry Young wants more African American girls in Mississippi to explore engineering.

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DayBreakDown at George St. Dec. 18

Daybreakdown is coming back to George St. Grocery Saturday, Dec. 18. Since George St. re-opened Daybreakdown has put 3 of the top-10 crowds in there (250+ consistently) and has one …

Nothing New in 41

Mississippi does need more education around reproductive health. Most of us fighting "personhood round one" found that many people didn't have a good grasp on how reproduction and birth control …

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Miss. to Appeal Injunction in Abortion Clinic Case

Mississippi will ask a federal appeals court to overturn a ruling that has temporarily blocked authorities from closing the state's only abortion clinic.

The Slate

Congratulations to former Southern Miss and Oakland Raider punter Ray Guy on being named as one of two senior committee candidates for the Pro Hall of Fame. Guy joins other …

Millsaps Majors

Every college football team in the state—except two—has at least one loss already this season.

USM Professor Helps Uncover Underwater Forest

Divers have discovered an underwater forest in the Gulf of Mexico about 10 miles off the coast of Mobile, Ala.

Capitol Street Sees Progress

Drivers and pedestrians on Capitol Street are in for some headaches in the coming weeks due to construction, but they will also notice a change in the scenery.

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Fine Dining, Hold the Meat

For most non-vegans, a fully non-animal diet could seem a bit crazy, bland or not filling. But Matt Mabry, 29-year-old sous chef at BRAVO! Italian Restaurant and Bar, wants to …

RaSul Hijaz El

RaSul Hijaz El is a talented portrait artist known to a small following in Jackson for bringing his subjects to life with pen, pencil and pastels.

Martin’s Moves into a New Era

Martin’s has been on the Jackson scene since 1953, when Martin Lassiter opened it as a breakfast and lunch restaurant at the corner of Silas Brown and State streets.