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Politics

Fight the Power

When something called the Child Rape Protection Act passes by a margin of 106 votes to 9, you'd think that discussion would be minimal. That wasn't the case last week …

Eating Out

Food for Lovers

The following local restaurants are featuring special menus for Valentine's Day.

The following local restaurants are featuring special menus for Valentine's Day.

Crime

In Their Words: Jason Moffitt

The JFP is featuring the stories of some of the people Gov. Haley Barbour pardoned, in their own words.

Crime

Hood Decries "Sunshine Act"

Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood cried foul this afternoon on the less-than-sunshiney manner in which the House Sunshine Act was introduced and passed out of committee in less than 18 …

Biz Roundup

Welcoming New Businesses to Town

Royal Bleu FashionsOne University Place has opened its doors to a new boutique in the heart of Jackson.

Jackblog

Metrocenter Cabling on Agenda Today

At a special meeting yesterday, Councilman Quentin Whitwell made an emergency motion for the city to get a supplemental lease at the Metrocenter Mall, an idea he shared with the …

Justice

Court Orders Stay of Execution for Hart Turner

Press Release of James Craig (verbatim).

Read Is State Executing a Mentally Ill Man?

Politics

Hinds Jails Switching Commissary Providers

Hinds County jails are joining the buy-local movement.

Community Events and Public Meetings

AARP Tax Aide Volunteer Service. The service is available to low- and moderate-income taxpayers with special attention to those ages 60 and older. Bring all necessary documents. No appointment required. …

Justice

Is State Executing a Mentally Ill Man?

Hart Turner's mind seems to have broken Dec. 12, 1995. After two failed suicide attempts, a half-dozen stays in mental institutions and years of mental and physical abuse, Turner shot …

In Their Words: Mitchell Travis Tanksley

The JFP is featuring the stories of some of the people Gov. Haley Barbour pardoned, in their own words.

Jackblog

Deuce Headed Back to Ole Miss, Reports Say

Not, of course, that he'll be playing. (Although just imagine if he had a year of eligibility and wanted to get a Master's degree...) According to CoachingSearch.com via Sports Illustrated, …

Politics

Bryant: Can't Do Nothin' For Ya, Man

Phil Bryant is grounded, and the Legislature's allowance is being reduced. This week, Bryant made his first executive budget recommendation to lawmakers at the Capitol. As expected, he took a …

Education

Study: Race Affects Broadband Access

Gene Marks is not a poor black kid, but he played one in Forbes magazine.

In Their Own Words: Lindsay Kathryn Welch

Starting today, the JFP will feature some of the stories of the people former Gov. Haley Barbour pardoned, in their own words. Oktibbeha County, 2000 Lindsay Welch gave birth to …

Music

Diary of The Showstopper

Hip-hop artist Kimberly West came home one day in 2003, and almost as soon as she walked through the door, the phone rang. She didn't expect the bad news that …

Music

[10 Things About] The Weeks

After missing the Esperanza Plantation Holiday Showcase in December, The Weeks return to Jackson. On Friday, Feb. 3, the band performs with Colour Revolt at Hal and Mal's at 8 …

Sports

[The Slate] The Best In Sports In 7 Days

One last football game of the season this week: Super Bowl XLVI.

Sports

46 for XLVI

It's Super Bowl XLVI in 46 numbers.

Cooking

Savory Morsels

For me, few things cause a dietary downfall as quickly as the presence of hors d'oeurves and appetizers. There's just something appealing about small morsels. I have been known to …