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Scoundrel's Strong Debut

A while back, I made reference to an "up and coming" Jackson band called That Scoundrel. Even though the band has only been together since November of last year, it …

[The Slate] The Best In Sports In 7 Days

Before the games begin, check out ESPN.com revealing dirty secrets in Olympic Village. Read what athletes do off the field.

'As The Saints Turn'

Aug. 5 can't seem to get here fast enough for football fans.

Chick Ball to Fund Rape Ctr.

This year's Chick Ball features girl bands, tango, art, magic, men of character, more! And we're still taking donations.

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William Raspberry

William Raspberry, a Mississippi native who spent five decades as a reporter and then a Washington Post columnist, died July 17.

Study: Voter ID a Barrier

Barriers resulting from the new voter ID laws may well prevent numerous potential voters from showing up at the polls.

JPS Talks New School

Citizens and city leaders packed the JPS meeting room Wednesday for new Superintendent Cedrick Gray and Ward 3 board representative Beneta Burt's first JPS board meeting.

Miss. Gets No Child Left Behind Waiver

Mississippi is the latest state to receive a waiver from portions of the federal No Child Child Left Behind Act.

12 Dead in Colo. Shooting

James Holmes, 24, opened fire in an Aurora, Colo. movie theatre overnight, killing 12 people and injuring 39 others.

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The Shooting in My Aurora

It's eerie to think what happened in my home town.

It's the Weekend!

This Saturday, the NPC Mississippi Bodybuilding and Figure Championships at Thalia Mara Hall includes a 9:30 a.m. pre-judging and a 7 p.m. show.

Jonathan Randolph

Brandon golfer Jonathan Randolph is playing at the True South Classic, Mississippi's only PGA tournament.

Helping Young Explorers

United Way received a grant from IBM, a multinational technology corporation, for three Young Explorer learning centers last week.

Grads Sue Virginia College

A group of women are not happy with the education they received at Virginia College in Jackson.

JPD: Arrest in Death of Robert McCoy

JFP has arrested a teen for the murder of Robert Earl McCoy, but is not yet disclosing the motive.

12 Local Stories of the Week

There are no slow news weeks in Jackson, especially at the Jackson Free Press. Here are 12 vital stories from the last week.

Duvall Decker Brings Home Awards

Duvall Decker Architects takes home three of six AIA MS awards at annual convention.

Community Events and Public Meetings

The eighth Annual JFP Chick Ball is July 28, 6 p.m., at Hal & Mal's.

David Kelly

David Kelly is asking west Jackson residents to be open minded about a proposed development he and Chartre Consulting want to build near Jackson State University.

Voter ID Affects Minorities

Hours for voter identification offices could affect rural African American voters.