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Rouse to Lead Mississippi's College Board Starting May 8

Dr. Doug Rouse will become president of Mississippi's College Board on May 8, leading trustees who oversee the state's eight public universities.

Using Her Voice

Pamela D.C. Junior was 15 years old when a teacher at Jim Hill High School approached her and said, "You need to use this voice of yours." At the time, …

Jackson State University Fires Tony Hughes After Less Than 3 Seasons

Jackson State University has fired football coach Tony Hughes after less than three seasons.

Hinds County: Sirens Update; Emergency Funding

Hinds County Director of Emergency Operations Jimmie Lewis told county supervisors today that 100 percent of the county's sirens activated during a test on June 1.

Melton, Pay Your Taxes

The Hinds County Tax Assessor's office told the Jackson Free Press that Mayor Frank Melton, an individual holding one of the most esteemed offices in the city, has yet to …

‘The Nightmare Is Over': Levon Brooks Finally Free

After serving 18 years behind bars for a crime he did not commit, Levon Brooks walked away from the Noxubee County courthouse a free man this morning. Arrested for the …

District 71 Re-Vote on for Tuesday

An attorney for Adrienne Wooten, the candidate who won the House District 71 race by about 200 votes, said her Republican opponent John Reeves had yet to prove his case …

Holding Steady

Tuition increases may be imminent in the state, especially if the Legislature does not at least fund state colleges at their current level—but even that would mean they wouldn't be …

Cory Maye

Cory Maye will finally be a free man after serving 10 years in jail for a twisted murder conviction. Circuit Judge Prentiss Harrell of the 15th Judicial District of Mississippi …

HOOD: 156 of Barbour's Pardons Did Not Meet Legal Rules

Attorney General Jim Hood this evening released his latest findings about Gov. Haley Barbour's barrage of last-minute pardons. This is verbatim statement from Hood:

An Introduction

If you've picked up one of the last few issues of the Jackson Free Press—and that's likely since you're reading this one—you might have seen one of my music reviews …

More Than A Pharmacy

The 1920s were a high time for the booming capital city. Jacksonians flocked to the Majestic on Capitol Street to see Douglas Fairbanks in "The Thief of Baghdad," and the …

Miss. State Football Overhauling Offense to Fit Russell's Strengths

Much of State's success will depend on Tyler Russell's progression as he takes over at quarterback after two seasons as the backup.

Home of Civil Rights Icon Evers Named as a National Monument

The historic home of slain civil rights leader Medgar Evers is now a national monument, the U.S. interior secretary and members of Mississippi’s congressional delegation announced Thursday.

Weekend Picks 6/18/21

Whether you’re looking to get out and enjoy the sunshine, or you prefer air-conditioned activities, you should be able to find something you’ll like on our events calendar. Get out …

Weekend Picks 7-23-21

We made it through another work week, and we’ve got a little free time ahead of us, so here are a few suggestions for how to spend it. Jackson’s got …

Farmers Markets and Produce

Brenda's sells Smith County home-grown produce such as peas, okra and squash. It's open 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Sundays until November.

Bryant's 'Divine Responsibility' Revealed

Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant talks about the next two years at the Neshoba County Fair.

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Mayoral Forum: ‘Acting Like Teenagers'

April 20, 2005 An April 14 candidate forum hosted by the Jackson Association of Neighborhoods was bereft of Democratic mayoral candidate Frank Melton. Melton was to have joined incumbent Harvey …

Locked in a Darkroom

I hate to admit my insurmountable shame this early into my career in music journalism, or even this early into my column, but it can't be helped.