"https://www.gate.io/pt-br/signup/612995" | Search | Jackson Free Press | Jackson, MS

All results / Stories

Happy Holidays from the Jackson Free Press

As we head into the holidays, please accept our sincere good wishes for the holiday. We hope everyone can relax with family and friends, and reflect on what is most …

Johnson Receives Crisler's Support

Read About All the Mayoral Candidates on the JFP Politics Blog

Best of Jackson

Best of Jackson 2007 Ballot Fully Operational

Click here to cast your ballot for the JFP's 5th annual Best of Jackson awards! Just do it.

Budget Impasse Will Affect Agencies

State agencies could be shutting down soon if the Mississippi Legislature can't come to an agreement on the state budget. A small contingent of lawmakers made up of three House …

Crime

Jackson Crime Stats for July 13-19

Major crimes in Jackson dropped last week, according to a weekly report (PDF) released by the Jackson Police Department this morning. Precinct commanders reported 22 fewer property crimes than the …

Talk

A Very Good Policy

When Susan Marquez bought health insurance for her daughter, Nicole, she was thinking about covering Nicole's annual gynecological exams and making sure she could get a flu shot.

Business Round Up

Rainbow Whole Foods Inc., which has operated as an agricultural association since opening in 1980, became a consumer cooperative Sept. 1. The new designation allows members to obtain shares of …

Music

Brittney Dear

Brittney Dear grew up singing gospel music in her church choir, but she never thought she would have the chance to perform on national television.

Person of the Day

Dave Wetzel

To say that Dave Wetzel is a morning person would be an understatement. At a humid morning at the Jackson Zoo, Wetzel has already been awake for approximately five and …

Business

Jackson Local Business Alliance Gains Support

Several Community members supported the idea of of forming a local business alliance today during a presentation by American Independent Business Alliance co-founder Jeff Milchen.

Person of the Day

Terry Sullivan

As a former executive for a global food retail operation, Terry Sullivan saw first hand the adverse effects marketing and large portion sizes have on public health. He is currently …

Person of the Day

Éamonn de Cógáin

Éamonn de Cógáin has just one piece of advice for anyone timid about dancing in this weekend's CelticFest Céilí Mór: If you can walk, you can dance.

The Redistricting Battle Ahead

Mississippi will likely experience a re-shuffling of state legislative districts, according 2010 U.S. Census data released this month.

Doing Good: Catholic Charities Host Homes

Two years ago, after seeing the need to provide safe places for homeless and runaway youth, Catholic Charities in Jackson began "Host Homes," a program that provides displaced youth with …

Crime

Wreckers Causing Burglaries

Read this week's crime report (PDF)

Person of the Day

Sam Gleese

Reverend Sam Gleese is determined to educate people with disabilities. A soft spoken and humble man, he is the president of The National Federation for the Blind in Mississippi and …

Crime

Jackson Crime Sees Slight Decrease

Major crimes in Jackson decreased slightly last week, with a 22.9 percent drop in violent crime and a 1.3 percent increase in property crimes over the previous week, according to …

Local Studio Brings Art to Life

ArtWorks Studio in Brandon is offering creative new classes and workshops this year. Each class offers a distinct and diverse objective for all ages. Lori Rene', 31, the owner and …