Jackson Free Press

2011: Nightlife

<b>Best Live Music: Hal & Mal's</b>

Best Live Music: Hal & Mal's 200 S. Commerce St., 601-948-0888 Whether you are getting off work and just need to unwind, or you're going out with some friends, Hal …

St. Paddy's Quiz

1. What river is dyed green every St. Patrick's Day?A. Snake RiverB. Mystic RiverC. Chicago River

Jazz in America Program at Miss. Schools

and is offered free of charge on a national basis.

IN CELEBRATION OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH MISSISSIPPI PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN "JAZZ IN AMERICA" EDUCATION PROGRAMS. With generous support from Northrop Grumman and the National Endowment for the …

Love and Control

As the classical orchestral music builds into a crescendo, four dancers stagger around the stage in stifled movements. They slowly climb into a human edifice—one man on another's shoulders and …

Mayor Yvonne Brown: Guided by Faith, Driven to Serve

Since she has took office in 2001, Mayor Yvonne Brown, 54, of Tchula has made it known that she is a woman deeply influenced by her faith and committed to …

The Side Hustle

Thomas Davis is passionate about beef jerky. An aficionado of jerky himself, he invested in his own business. But this isn't your average filling station dried meat. "It is great …

Pat Fordice

Whereas, Pat Fordice is a good Southern lady. In the documentary "Belles and Whistles" screened at the 2002 Crossroads Film Festival, former first lady Fordice says

The JFP Interview With Charlotte Reeves

Jackson resident Charlotte Reeves prides herself on being a longtime Jackson resident. Her continuing involvement with the city mirrors her willingness to involve herself in its politics.

Playing The Draft Card

Young People Fear a Call-Up. Should They?

On the evening of Oct. 5—after the Red Sox beat the Angels in the first game of the playoffs, and before the evening debate between Vice President Richard Cheney and …

Communities In Schools

When a 9-year-old third-grade student at Walton Elementary told her teacher that she wanted to participate in the Martin Luther King Jr. essay contest, her teacher gave her an option. …

Facing the Food

I recently started watching the Food Network—partly for inspiration and partly because I now work at home and need outside stimulation. I don't like most of the female cooking hosts—not …

WJTV Defends Web Poll Focusing on Obama's Race

Two polls on the Web site of Jackson CBS affiliate WJTV reveal an inordinate focus on Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama's race. The first poll deals with Republican presidential nominee …

Shutter Island: You Can Never Leave

Shutter Island, Martin Scorsese's suspense thriller, begins with the blast of a fog horn. It's a warning, and I jumped in anticipation of sinister horrors. The loud thrumbling of music …

Checkin' it Twice

Going to college is a big transition for everyone, and even with your preparation, once you're there, you'll find you've forgotten something from home. This semester, check off all your …

Vol. 6, No. 27

<b><em>Immigration Lies</b></em>

As a recent transplant from Texas and an American of Mexican decent, I am appalled at the ignorant comments made by some radio personalities and politicians running ads in Jackson …

[What's On My Playlist?] Mellow Chill Moments

Brittany Kilgore, JFP editorial intern, enters finals week at Tougaloo College with this study playlist.

Big Sports Weekend

It's going to be a big weekend in Mississippi sports, so here's an early look at what will be happening. Check back often, because Doctor S will update this as …

James Ford Seale: A Trail of Documents Tells the Story

James Ford Seale was walking tall and chewing on a cigar as he appeared before a subcommittee of the Committee on Un-American Activities on Jan. 14, 1966, at 11:35 a.m. …

Best of Jackson Winners Announced; Party Sunday at The Auditorium!

Click here to see the 2009 Best of Jackson Winners

Q&A: Curtis Wilkie on the Wrong Crowd

Author and University of Mississippi professor Curtis Wilkie speaks with a degree of sadness when he references the life of disgraced Mississippi attorney Richard "Dickie" Scruggs.