Tax-Free Weekend Bill SignedLast week, Gov. Haley Barbour signed a bill into law that will save Mississippians shopping for school clothing and shoes the 7 percent sales tax during the last weekend in July.
Consultant Reveals Mayoral Poll ResultsPolitical consulting firm Zata3 polled 500 Jackson voters via phone on Wednesday concerning the upcoming mayoral race.
Environmental Issues on the PearlIf floating, fishing or boating on the Pearl River is part of your upcoming plans, you might want to reconsider, at least for a while
McMillin Endorses Crisler for MayorHinds County Sheriff, and former Jackson Police Chief Malcolm McMillin endorsed Democratic mayoral candidate Marshand Crisler this morning at the State Capitol.
JPS Teacher is Mississippi's BestLast February, Jackson Public Schools named Murrah High School English teacher Stacey Donaldson as Jackson's teacher of the year. Yesterday, state Superintendent of Education Dr. Hank Bounds named her the best teacher in Mississippi for 2009.
Shantih: A Life and Death in Seven MovementsFor the last two years, Millsaps student Lloyd Bourne has been arranging and composing music for his album "Shantih." The result is a cohesive string of heights and depths, pain and joy, crescendos and lulls. The album is best when …
Judge Recuses Herself from Minor AppealA controversial judge has removed herself from the appeal of convicted attorney Paul Minor yesterday. Priscilla R. Owen, who was serving on a United States 5th Circuit Court of Appeals three-judge panel overhearing Minor's corruption appeal, removed herself from the …
Barbour Schedules Stimulus Meeting[verbatim] Governor Haley Barbour is bringing together state agency heads, legislators and local government officials as well as inviting the public to participate in a Mississippi Stimulus Summit on April 16.
Expect More Severe Weather TodayThe National Weather Service advises that Jackson can expect more severe weather today, with strong thunderstorms moving into the area from the West. The Capital City is under a Tornado watch until 5 p.m. tonight.
Crossroads Film Festival Starts TonightSee this week's cover story for reviews, and make sure to check the JFP Events Calendar for more info. See you at the movies!
Jackson Crime Stats for Mar. 23-29Major crimes in Jackson declined at the end of March for the second week in a row, according to data released by the Jackson Police Department yesterday. JPD's weekly crime report (PDF) shows a 4.7 percent decrease in major crimes, …
BREAKING: Mississippi Minority Contractors Sue Toyota[Verbatim statement tonight:] Jackson, MS (March 31, 2009). Jackie Williams and Renna Fisher, African American principals of Fish & Fisher, a ten-year old construction company, have filed a civil racial discrimination and conspiracy action against Toyota of North America, the …
UPDATED: Feds Want Melton Gun Charge DroppedFederal prosecutors plan to drop one of the three charges against Mayor Frank Melton and his former bodyguard Michael Recio, according to reports by WAPT and WLBT. Prosecutor Mark Blumberg reportedly told Jordan at a teleconference yesterday that the government …
McMillin Says Resignation Was PoliticalDespite contradicting claims from Mayor Frank Melton, former Jackson Police Chief Malcolm McMillin said he resigned his position today for purely political reasons rather than tension between Melton and himself. "I couldn't stay as chief in this administration while I …
Wiggin' Out<i>The Bachelorettes will perform April 2 at One Blu Wall during <b>Arts, Eats and Beats</b>. For more info, visit http://www.thebachelorettes.com</i>.