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Melton Accuses, Councilman Objects

Photos by Brian Johnson and Adam Lynch

Mayor Frank Melton suggested that City Councilman Marshand Crisler and his brother Johnny Crisler were the focus of an investigation by the FBI in an interview with WJTV last Thursday. …

Barbour Tied to Dirty Politics

Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour has ties to a GOP telemarketing firm that jammed New Hampshire phone lines used by disabled or dependent voters trying to get to polling stations in …

Finger Scanners Spark Concerns

Parents and child-care providers have concerns about a new state program that requires a finger scan when picking up or dropping off kids at day care.

More Paths to Victory for Obama, But Race Tightening

With swinging polls making the White House race as unpredictable as ever, President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney were crossing Ohio Tuesday and making their case with new …

Could Filibuster Reform Happen in the Senate?

According to a story in the

It's the Weekend!

Today, KidFest! Kicks off at 9 a.m. at Freedom Ridge Park (235 W. School St., Ridgeland); continues through April 7 and April 14-15. $10, children under 2 free; call 601-853-2011. …

[Ask JoAnne] No License, Little Equipment

Q. I watched the "short-necked clam battle" the other night on Food Network, and one or two of the dishes they cooked up looked pretty good, and I thought I …

DIY: How To Feng Shui

Laurel Isbister is a name known to Jacksonians, but most know her only as a folk singer. But Laurel has also been a practicioner of a Chinese art known as …

Tribute to Slain Men Hits Roadblock

At the request of the Philadelphia Coalition, Sen. Gloria Williamson, D-Philadelphia, introduced Senate Bill 2961, which would name Mississippi Hwy. 19 from Philadelphia to Lauderdale County the "Chaney, Goodman and …

Ethiopian Flavors

Jackson will get to taste a new cuisine with the first Ethiopian restaurant now open in the area.

[JoAnne] Tell Me the Truth

<b>No Amount Of Lovin'

Q. I'm thinking about getting married. What is the one best piece of advice you can give me?

Extremist Islamist Group in Syria Rejects Truce

An al-Qaida-inspired Islamist group has rejected the short holiday cease-fire proposed by the international peace envoy to Syria.

Amid Bumper Crop, Families Could Get PB&J Break

Choosy moms and dads may be packing more PB&J in lunches this winter, when the cost of a jar of Jif or Skippy is expected to fall even as other …

6th Annual JFP Chick Ball

It's Chick Ball week in the city! Every summer, the Jackson Free Press presents the JFP Chick Ball at Hal & Mal's in downtown Jackson for two reasons: to fight …

Tell me it isn't true. Okay, I will. It isn't.

This morning I was playing on the "Focus on the Family" Website. I like to get on there and see what they are ANGRY about. (This also includes why I …

GOP Senator's Wife and Ike's Granddaughter to Endorse Obama Tuesday

Nice. You start playing the race/terrorist card and look what happens. Associated Press:

Isaac Hayes: 1942-2008

After blogging about Bernie Mac's death yesterday, I wish I was kidding. From CNN:

Troubles With Parking Meters and Hello Again, Frenchy

Considering less than a year ago my experience in the world of journalism was non-existent and up until last month my experience in non-sports journalism just as unsubstantial, I certainly …

Refashioning Retro

Usually, musicians have a form of music or genre that inspires them to create new, and wonderful music. Here are a couple of bands with albums of very interesting and …

‘Fell Off the Turnip Truck'

After a few moments of talking to Georgia Thomas, one can see the cute, quirky southern girl hiding behind her strong, sultry voice. She giggles in an endearing way, which—when …