Jackson Free Press

State Sued for Not Helping Jackson Special-Ed Kids

The Mississippi Department of Education is facing a class-action suit on behalf of Jackson children with disabilities.

When Religion Becomes Good

In the spring of 1995, I journeyed on an interfaith tour to Israel, during that brief and hopeful interlude when an achievable Middle East peace seemed to be just over …

Words Like Freedom: Black Poetry Movement Wants Acceptance, A Home

"Sometimes, I think it's the only thing I know how to do. I know it's the only thing that I want to do." I could hear myself saying these words, …

JPD Releases Results of 'Operation Firecracker' (PDF)

The Jackson Police Department arrested 234 during its "Operation Firecracker" special operation last week, including 25 for prostitution.

Arthropod of the Day

Beetles are invading Mississippi. No, not the mop-topped British pop band, but the southern pine beetle.

Biz Roundup: July 10, 2012

Jackson fliers will be able to travel non-stop to Chicago on United Airlines come November.

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Council Elects Yarber President

City Council elects Tony Yarber, Ward 6, new president; Charles Tillman, Ward 5, new vice president.

Miss. Power Files Suit

Mississippi Power Co. is taking its battle to raise customers' electric bills to the Mississippi State Supreme Court.

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New Program a 'Passport' to Jackson

Jacksonians and visitors have a new way to purchase tickets to attractions around town. The Attractions Passport Program will allow anyone to purchase tickets on-line using a PayPal account to …

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State Sued for JPS' Special Ed Programs

Even though the Mississippi Department of Education threatened to yank Jackson Public Schools' accreditation in a public lambasting over the district's ongoing problems in serving special-education students, MDE is now …

Coming On Home

Expatriates return, work for change

Four years ago this week I was languishing at a picnic table in front of tent No. 11 in an area called Boy's Town in the majestic Yosemite Valley. I …

Tough Questions for David Banner

"God I know that we pimp, God I know that we wrong, God I know I should talk about more in all of my songs, I know these kids are …

Choctaw Pageantry and Culture

The 63rd Mississippi Choctaw Fair, held this year from July 11-14 in Choctaw, mixes music, sport and more.

Signs of Creative Life

Recently, Todd and I happened to be driving throughout downtown Jackson on a Saturday afternoon. Suddenly, we drove by one of the new art boxes.

Jalen Gilbert

This April, a self-assured Jalen Gilbert left New York City as one of 10 finalists at the 29th annual English-Speaking Union National Shakespeare Competition out of 60 competitors from across …

Medicaid: A Job Creator?

Mississippi hospitals worry about the rising cost of uncompensated care if the state declines to expand Medicaid to individuals who currently lack insurance.

Target: Paraphernalia

The City Council will soon vote on an ordinance to impose state paraphernalia penalties on store owners who sell glass pipes.

Bright Lights, Big Music

There is just something about watching a band on the Uptown stage of Jubilee! Jam with the sun hitting the Old Capitol right ahead of you and people sitting on …

Give It to Me Straight

Is it OK with you that only about a third of Mississippians are making decisions for all of us? Are you tired of not having anyone you want to vote …

Hammered!!!

"Woe unto them that rise up early in the morning, that they may follow strong drink." (Isaiah 5:11).