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Fortune and CNN Money Stories on Farish and ‘Indie Jackson'

Enjoy. And pass the word.

Word went around last week that JFP friend Amy Haimerl had done a piece about Jackson, and Farish Street, for Fortune Small Business. The story is now published here on …

DeLaughter Trial Rescheduled

Federal District Court Judge Glen H. Davidson has granted a motion for continuance to suspended Hinds County Judge Bobby DeLaughter. The trial, originally scheduled to begin April 6, is now …

Recio Still Getting City Paycheck

Although suspended from duty, Michael Recio, Jackson Mayor Frank Melton's former bodyguard, is still pulling down a paycheck from the city, according to WAPT.

Tuesday's Starting Five: David Huertas?!?!??!!

The MSU women are out. The Howell and Gillom finalists are announced. DSU plays in the Elite Eight. NFL boss: Super Bowl in Big Easy good; Deuce bad.

More Furloughs at Ledger, While Millions in Bonuses to Execs

Just days after its home corporation disclosed $2 million in bonuses to its CEO and five other executives, The Clarion-Ledger announced a second round of furloughs Monday, according to a …

Jackson Police Arrested City Employee at Parade

During Saturday's Mal's St Paddy's Parade in downtown Jackson, one of the seven people arrested was a city employee with close ties to Jackson Mayor Frank Melton, reports WAPT:

STILL LOVE REAL HIP HOP? STILL SUPPORT GOOD MUSIC? WHAT'S YOUR BEST HIP HOP MEMORY

I am Hip Hop! From my many battles with the JFP faithful over the negative aspects of rap music, you know Ive lived and breathed the music for over 15 …

Bill Banning Red-Light Cameras Signed into Law

Among the bills signed into law by Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour on Friday is House Bill 1568, which bans the use of cameras to catch motorists running red lights.

Barbour Will Veto Eminent Domain Bill

Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour will exercise his veto power today regarding eminent domain, reports WAPT.

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.

Monday's Starting Five

MSU women play today UM women advance. Mixed weekend for Big Three. Barackatology improving. ... Kinder bullfighting?

2009 Mal's St Paddy's Day Parade Photos

JFP's Kip Caven was on the scene this morning getting photos of the parade in downtown Jackson.

Click here to visit the JFP Photo Galleries and see the parade in all its glory!

Cigarette Tax Hike Still in Limbo

Mississippi legislators reconvene next week to continue haggling over whether to send a bill to increase taxes on cigarettes to the governor, and how high the tax should be, reports …

City Council Candidate Forums Scheduled

The Mississippi Link, The Jackson Advocate and WRBJ 97.7 have planned a series of City Council forums to be held from March 26 through April 6.

Health Challenge Issued to CEOs

[verbatim] Sister Mary Dorothea Sondgeroth, O.P., President, St. Dominic Health Services, Inc. and chair for the 2009 Metro Jackson Start! Heart Walk is challenging local companies to participate in the …

Bill Delays Paroled Killer's Release

Douglas Hodgkin, convicted murderer of pregnant Ole Miss student Jean Elizabeth Gillies, will remain behind bars—at least temporarily—as a result of a bill signed into law by Gov. Haley Barbour …

CARA Needs Dog Food

Community Animal Rescue & Adoption, or CARA, is in deseprate need for dog food (or the funds to buy food) for the hundreds of pups in their shelter. CARA is …

Senate Committee to Kill Override Attempt

A resolution passed by the House last month in an attempt to override Gov. Haley Barbour's rejection of $56 million in federal stimulus dollars will likely never get out of …

Legislature Sends Back-to-School Tax Break to Barbour

House Bill 348 headed to Gov. Haley Barbour's office yesterday for his signature.

Friday's Starting Five

MSU loses to Huskies in NCAA dogfight. Barackatology is working. Big weekend for Big Three.