Branding Process Focuses on PerceptionSeveral residents offered suggestions last night for a bold marketing campaign to change the state's perception of Hinds County.
Sheriff Candidate's Campaign Reports CorrectedThe Hinds County Sherriff campaign contributions listed this week's Jackson Free Press interview with Hinds County Sheriff Malcolm McMillin are incorrect. Several of the contributors listed are actually disbursements from each campaign. We apologize for the error.
Vivian L. FullerVivian L. Fuller understands what it takes to lead athletically as well as academically.
Miss. Power Wants $900,000 for Jet FareA corporate utility wants to charge private jet expenses to ratepayers, and Northern District Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley wants to forbid it.
Branding Meetings Start TodayEarlier this year the Hinds County Economic Development Authority signed a $10,000 contract with the urban-planning firm, Arnett Muldrow & Associates, to develop a brand for Hinds County. Tripp Muldrow, a partner at Muldrow & Associates, says the goal of …
Water Rates Safe for Now, Johnson SaysJacksonians likely will not see hikes in their water or sewer bills this year now that the Jackson City Council voted to refinance the city's bond debt, Mayor Harvey Johnson Jr. said yesterday.
Lauren FredmanLauren Fredman of Jackson sat with 24 other educators in a Boston, Mass., classroom last week at the opening of the Jewish Women's Archive's Summer Institute. They came to explore Jewish roles in Civil Rights Movement and to find ways …
UMMC Receives Nursing Grant for DeltaThe University of Mississippi Medical Center has received a $450,000 grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation to provide Delta residents with oral health care and health education.
Council Debates Debt Restructuring Plan TodayJackson Mayor Harvey Johnson Jr. will brief the Jackson City Council again today on the details surrounding restructuring a portion of the city's water and sewer bond debt.
Water Line Project BeginsJackson officials broke ground this morning on a $3.5 million infrastructure project that will increase the city's water supply.
Keith KornfeldSilky Cambodian Saraman curry and kaffir lime creme brulee might be out-of-the-ordinary culinary choices for a chef from New Orleans, but Keith Kornfeld has made Southeast Asian cuisine his specialty for more than 12 years.
Community Events and Public Meetings<b>Mission Mississippi Prayer Breakfasts.</b> The organization's purpose is to promote racial healing and unity. Free;
JSU Offers Grant Help; Small Biz AssistanceJackson State University's Center of Business and Economic Development offers a wide array of services to help small businesses and nonprofits thrive in Jackson.