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Film
The Ins and Outs of ‘Mitt’
After premiering the film at this year's Sundance Film Festival, Netflix released its original documentary, "Mitt," via online streaming Jan. 24.
National
NYC Billionaire Suggests Black NY Senator is Worse than KKK
A billionaire hedge fund manager has apologized for an online post saying that a black New York state senator has "done more damage to people of color than anyone who …
Development
Infrastructure Funding Alive in Mississippi House
Repairing the state's roads and bridges may still be a priority of the Mississippi House of Representatives, with members voting to increase funding for infrastructure by about $150 million starting …
US Will Back Dissidents in Cuba; Poll Shows Support for Thaw
The Obama administration's lead negotiator with Cuba is vowing to maintain U.S. support for democracy and human rights activists there as she pushes to restore embassies between the countries after …
Music
Echoes of Greatness from the Cardinal Sons
In the case of Cardinal Sons, the Jackson-born, New Orleans-based band of brothers, you take your harmony-laden brand of pop, rock and indie songs to a songwriting competition and win …
What You Need to Know About the Heartbleed Bug
Millions of passwords, credit card numbers and other personal information may be at risk as a result of a major breakdown in Internet security revealed earlier this week.
Charge: 2 Mississippi Residents Aimed to Join Islamic State
Two Mississippi residents were arrested over the weekend on charges that they were trying to travel abroad to join the Islamic State militant group.
Next Edition of HealthCare.gov is Unveiled
The Obama administration unveiled a new version of HealthCare.gov on Wednesday, with some improvements as well as at least one early mistake and a new challenge.
Education
JSU Grants for Health Education and Driving Safety, Payne Scholarship at USM
Jackson State University’s College of Health Sciences recently received a $10 million cooperative grant from the U.S. Health and Human Services’ Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology.
Biz Roundup
Ignite the Night, Junior League Jumble, and Mississippi Gem and Mineral Show
The Mississippi Children's Museum will host its annual "Ignite the Night" fundraiser from 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 12.
Business
'When Is the $600 Coming?': Mississippi Unemployment Questions Answered
As COVID-19 crashes the Mississippi economy and unemployment skyrockets, a lot of people are scared. We know, because you've been sending the Jackson Free Press questions by email, online chat …
How Mississippi Voted
Pollsters predicated all along that Mississippi would not break its 32-year Republican voting streak on Election Day, but hours after the polls closed, pundits would not (or could not) accurately …
The Heartbreak Grape
I never tried pinot noir until the movie "Sideways" intrigued me into buying a bottle. I haven't bought another merlot or cabernet since.
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 …
Metro Chamber: Disavow Attorney Attacks
As part of our association with other city newsweeklies around the country, we run "BlogAds" on our website. The BlogAds system enables companies or organizations to make national ad buys …
HIGHTOWER: Buy Organic, Buy Local
When 90 members of the Wampanoag tribe joined 50 Pilgrims for the first Thanksgiving back in 1621, they had a cornucopia of food. For three days, they feasted on venison, …
Repurposing Style
Ever get the feeling that all clothes look the same? Ever worry that you'll show up at that big party in the same dress three other people are wearing? Are …
Random Rants
YES it's been sort of a slow sports month, outside of college basketball. However, Uni Watch weighs in with an excellent critique of the uniforms pro sports leagues dress their …
Organic Living
The Skinny on Seeds
If you are already thinking about what you want to grow in your garden next year, start out right with organic seeds. They can make a much better garden.
Jacksonian
Richard Miles
Richard Miles, medical director of Merit Health Central's emergency department and owner of Hops & Habanas, got his start as a business owner due to a medical problem.
