The 2009 JFP Interview With John HorhnJohn Horhn, 53, recently reclaimed his District 26 Senate for a fifth term, but now he wants to be mayor of Jackson. A self-proclaimed "lifelong resident of Jackson," and a product of Jackson Public Schools, Horhn won the then-newly created …
2009In this town, cash is king. And if you're low on it, you'll find yourself bankrupt. A few mayor er, major, players think they own this city and are out for your property. Whether you live on St. Ann or …
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Best of Jackson 2009: Food & DrinkBEST APPETIZERS • MOST INNOVATIVE MENU BEST CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH • BEST MARTINI BEST LATE-NIGHT DINING: Julep
2009: NightlifeWhen you get the urge to dance like a crazy fool, this is the place to do it. Thursday night is ladies' night, when ladies get in half price, and the music doesn't stop until 2 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays …
Best Of 2009: Urban LivingAt just about any time except the noon lunch rush, your parking choices in Fondren are abundant. There are lots by Rainbow Coop, The Everyday Gardener and McDade's. On-street parking is plentiful along State Street and Duling. I often park …
Old Fights, New BruisesHouse Speaker Billy McCoy, Senate leader Lt. Gov. Phil Bryant and Gov. Haley Barbour will address some very old fights this year as the Legislature convenes. Many of these are battles that never seemed to get a resolution in past …
‘The Mayor Happened'The Jackson Free Press got an anonymous call about the mayor of Jackson tearing down a house with sledgehammers in late August 2006.
2009 College Hoops PreviewBefore this college basketball season began, several national publications had projected Jackson State and Ole Miss as NCAA Tournament teams.
The Art of BodyIf each person had a home-appliance persona, Erin Hayne and Nuno Gonçalves Ferreira would both be space heaters. They radiate warmth.
‘A Brave Man'It was nearing 11 p.m. as Hank Allen and his cousin, John Horton, drove east along Highway 24. The two young men, 17 and 16 years old, respectively, had attended a party in Gloster that Friday, Jan. 31, 1964, and …
A Gift To DemsNo doubt, Democrats exit 2008 with a clear victory in federal government. Democratic President-elect Barack Obama claimed the White House with a 53-percent victory.
Do GOOD Unto OthersNo matter what your religious or spiritual philosophy, we can all agree that increasing the goodness of the world around us is a priority.
GOP Panic: How to Save the ‘Party of Lincoln'The Grand Old Party is living up to the "old," according to Nov. 4 exit polls. The poll revealed the vast brunt of Republican voters to be elderly, rural and overwhelmingly white in a country that is increasingly none of …
John Horhn, 53, recently reclaimed his District 26 Senate for a fifth term, but now he wants to be mayor of Jackson. A self-proclaimed "lifelong resident of Jackson," and a product of Jackson Public Schools, Horhn won the then-newly created …
In this town, cash is king. And if you're low on it, you'll find yourself bankrupt. A few mayor er, major, players think they own this city and are out for your property. Whether you live on St. Ann or …
House Speaker Billy McCoy, Senate leader Lt. Gov. Phil Bryant and Gov. Haley Barbour will address some very old fights this year as the Legislature convenes. Many of these are battles that never seemed to get a resolution in past …
The Jackson Free Press got an anonymous call about the mayor of Jackson tearing down a house with sledgehammers in late August 2006.
Before this college basketball season began, several national publications had projected Jackson State and Ole Miss as NCAA Tournament teams.
Dust shimmers on the gray pickups and egg-crate-grille Chevrolets as tinsel and Christmas lights pierce the dark night.
If each person had a home-appliance persona, Erin Hayne and Nuno Gonçalves Ferreira would both be space heaters. They radiate warmth.
It was nearing 11 p.m. as Hank Allen and his cousin, John Horton, drove east along Highway 24. The two young men, 17 and 16 years old, respectively, had attended a party in Gloster that Friday, Jan. 31, 1964, and …
No doubt, Democrats exit 2008 with a clear victory in federal government. Democratic President-elect Barack Obama claimed the White House with a 53-percent victory.
No matter what your religious or spiritual philosophy, we can all agree that increasing the goodness of the world around us is a priority.
The Grand Old Party is living up to the "old," according to Nov. 4 exit polls. The poll revealed the vast brunt of Republican voters to be elderly, rural and overwhelmingly white in a country that is increasingly none of …