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City & County
Bringing Back a Poorly Named Park
On a cold Friday night, the snow still dusting the trees from the snowfall that morning, Bilal Qizilbash set up his weekly station where he offers food to those in …
City & County
What Black Dads Do: First Class Father Present for Duty
This year, Jackson Public Schools named Steve Collins Parent of the Year for his efforts. Yet, Collins is like a lot of other African American fathers: involved with their children's …
Development
Infrastructure Funding Could Include Tax Increases
Mississippi senators met in Jackson last week to explore ways to raise more money for the state's deteriorating infrastructure, The move seemed to contradict their leader, Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves, …
City & County
JPS ‘Takeover’ Looms as Commission Declares ‘Extreme Emergency’ in District
The impending state takeover of Jackson Public Schools moved forward today, shocking a packed board room at the Mississippi Department of Education, which is housed in the old, long-segregated Central …
City & County
Incoming, Hopeful City Leaders Pledge to Help Rebuild Jackson
Concerned citizens and members of religious institutions gathered last week in the Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church in south Jackson to ask the Democratic nominee for Jackson mayor, Chokwe Antar Lumumba, …
Environment
A 50th Anniversary Few Remember: LBJ's Warning on Carbon Dioxide
This week marks the 50th anniversary of the first presidential mention of the environmental risk of carbon dioxide pollution from fossil fuels.
Best of Jackson
Pop-Up Ballot: Health-Care Professionals
As the medical director of Quinn Healthcare, Timothy Quinn is a firm advocate for removing the fear of visiting the doctor and maintaining good health and wellness.
Biz Roundup
Pig & Pint Makes National Nacho List, Glow in the 'Park 5K, Cultivation Food Hall and SBA Ignite Tour
The Food Network recently featured Fondren barbecue restaurant The Pig & Pint as part of its "50 States of Nachos," which highlighted unique nacho dishes from every state. The Pig …
City & County
Mayor Yarber on Crime: Saw ‘7 or 8 Dead Bodies’ Before Age 13, All Must 'Get Out of Our Bubble'
Mayor Tony Yarber sat down to discuss crime with Jackson Free Press Editor-in-chief Donna Ladd on June 20 at Millsaps, sharing stories that showed that for him that the consequences …
Pearl River Resort Cuts 570 Jobs
The Pearl River Resort in Philadelphia is laying off 570 non-Tribal employees and closing the Golden Moon Casino on weekdays. The Neshoba Democrat reports that the Golden Moon has been …
State Economic Blueprint Launched
The Mississippi Economic Council announced plans yesterday to form a blueprint for the state's future economic development.
Mustard Seed Gets Boost from Wellsfest
Wells United Methodist Church announced yesterday that the 28th Wellsfest raised $62,000 for the Mustard Seed, a local non-profit that helps adults with development disabilities.
Hinds Adopts Budget
The Hinds County Board of Supervisors passed the county's budget yesterday just hours before a midnight deadline.
Public Hearings for Ballot Initiatives Set
The Mississippi Secretary of State's Office will give citizens the opportunity to discuss three initiatives appearing on the Nov. 8 ballot.
Virginia Recalls Mississippi Gulf Oysters
Oysters harvested off a section of Mississippi's Gulf Coast are being blamed for a norovirus found in patrons of a Tennessee restaurant, reports The Washington Post.
Center for Violence Prevention In Need
The Center for Violence Prevention is in urgent need of car seats. If you have a car seat that you are no longer using or would like to donate a …
Boss Queen to Sign New Book Today at 5 p.m.
Sweet Potato Queen hell will break loose today, Jan. 3, at 5 p.m. at Lemuria when Jill Conner Browne signs her new book, ""The Sweet Potato Queens' Guide to Raising …
Pine Belt Job Fair Set for Today
The 2012 Pine Belt Job Fair is set for Wednesday at the Hattiesburg Lake Terrace Convention Center.
Sojourners: Congress is ‘Morally Bankrupt'
Sojourners, an active Christian organization that supports a variety of social justice efforts, has announced a campaign to draw attention to the budget cutting that Congress is planning for October …
Bill approved for optometrists to prescribe drugs
Shelia Bryd of the AP writes: " ... said Beth Clay, an attorney lobbying for the Mississippi Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Association. 'It's creating a substandard of care for …
