Jackson Free Press

Berry Candlelight Vigil

I just received word that there will be an interfaith candlelight vigil at Smith Park on Wednesday, May 21 beginning at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday is the day Earl Berry is …

Ronnie Agnew: Anderson Lost Because He's Black

Clarion-Ledger Executive Editor Ronnie Agnew blames Gary Anderson's race in large part for his loss to Mike Chaney. Thoughts?

Stuart Irby Found Dead

Jackson businessman Stuart M. Irby, 58, died last night of an apparent suicide.

WLBT reports that Irby's caretaker found him hanging in his home at about 8 p.m. Police do not suspect foul play.

Advocates Unite at CARE Conference

When most of us hear the word "lobbyist," we might conjure up images of back-room dealings with high paid lobbyists and legislators who put big business over people.

The Jackpedia Reader Question of the Week

Here's this week's Question o' the Week:

Starting this week, the JFP is going to ask readers to help us with a question of the week for Jackpedia, the new collaborative wiki about Jackson. Your efforts will …

Wake Up Jackson Meeting on Sunday, August 12, at 3 PM

Wake Up Jackson Civic Association will meet Sunday, August 12, at 3 PM at the Capitol Green Plaza (632 Court St), in the conference room. Capital Green Plaza is on …

No ‘Unnamed Sources,' Ledger? You sure?

Cledger-Ledger honchos have been known to declare that the paper does not use "unnamed sources." We already know that's not true due to mucked-up stories like the one by Ledger …

Cap & Trade: The Fight Ahead

Today, the Obama administration's plan to reduce greenhouse emissions and lower America's dependence on fossil fuels will come under intense Congressional scrutiny. With more than 50 witnesses scheduled to provide …

I'm in Love with Oliver

I'm not kidding. I am completely and utterly enamored with that sassy little monkey who wants so badly to get out of Tupelo, er, his cage in the Tupelo zoo. …

Come FLY with us: What to Make from Old Sweaters?

OK, here's a Fly question of the week. We have two old wool men's sweaters here with a few holes in them (moths?). One is black; one is gray. What …

Jim Barksdale to Head MDA

Verbatim Statement from the Phil Bryant Transition team:

Governor-elect Phil Bryant appointed Jim Barksdale Interim Executive Director of the Mississippi Development Authority at a 2 p.m. press conference on Jan. 4 in Jackson. Barksdale, former President and CEO …

Oxford attorney explodes gun lie about Sotomayor

Up in Oxford, Tom Freeland is taking on the morons who are passing along the myth that Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor wrote her Princeton thesis about gun control. Tom …

AIDS Action in MS take "AAIM" with Arts for AIDS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

With six people dying every minute from HIV, advocacy communities all over the United States are stepping up and doing their part to educate the public about the need for …

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 …

The Bachelorettes Headline Chick Jam Benefit Friday at Hal & Mal's

See you Friday!

The first of several events scheduled around this year's 5th Annual JFP Chick Ball is this Friday night in the Red Room at Hal & Mal's. The Bachelorettes will bring …

A little innuendo with your evening cocktail

Is it legal to go to bed at 6pm? Because the thought had crossed my mind.

But, before I fall into a world heady with regret and Cherry Coke, I'd like to leave you with this little bit of wisdom

Boil Water Notice; JSU Suspends Activities

A water main break is causing low water pressure at Jackson State University, leading the school to suspend classes and activities this weekend.

Mississippi #2 in corruption?

I saw this press release a few months ago and thought that this would be a good time to share it. (Go here for the actual Justice Department report.)

Bush Overheard Trying to Secretly Justify Wiretaps

AP is reporting that, after reporters were asked to leave, President Bush privately (he thought) told the Republican Caucus his rationale for wiretapping Americans without their knowledge:

What do you think of ‘The Help'? About race progress in the state and Jackson?

Now that "The Help" has officially opened, it's getting massive national attention. (Just follow hashtag #thehelp on Twitter to see responses.) We're also getting calls from national media wanting to …