Smoke and the City Mississippi is one of only 10 states that hasn't adopted a statewide ban, but several cities have passed ordinances against smoking in public places, including Jackson.
Rise of the Foodies There has never been a better time to be a foodie in Jackson. A decade ago, the city enjoyed plenty of quality chefs, but diners rarely knew them by name.
From the Garden One area where the Jackson area bloomed in the past 10 years--literally!--is in terms of local and organic food, foodies and gardens.
Hosemann: Miss.Voter ID May Fare Better in CourtMississippi's photo voter identification law may stand up better to legal challenges because the state has made plans to provide free identifications in many locations, the secretary of state says.
Fitness Reawakening It's an oft-quoted statistic that Mississippi is the most obese state and has been for a while. But in the capital city, at least, folks are working together to get healthier.
The Paradox When it comes to the arts in Jackson in the last decade, art enthusiasts are quick to point out that the city has made great strides.
How Far We've Come At the first installment of the Blender series this summer, That Scoundrel, James Crow, 5th Child and Furrows performed, attracting both rap and rock fans to Martin's.
JFP's Biggest Stories Over the years, the Jackson Free Press has dug in deep on a number of big stories and topics that produced major results for the city and state.
Celebrating 10 YearsNot everything about the JFP's first 10 years has been easy.
Family Ties: Earle S. Banks Sr.Earle S. Banks Sr. counts his two decades of legislative experience as a top qualification to serve on the Mississippi State Supreme Court.
Marquis 'Keke' LoweWhen Marquis 'Keke' Lowe entered sixth grade he became involved with the Algebra Project, a program that Mississippi Freedom Summer leader Bob Moses founded that evolved into the Young People's Project.
Favorite JFP Moments: Yours and OursAs the JFP approached its 10th birthday on Sept. 22, 2012, we asked current and former staff and interns, as well as readers, to share their favorite JFP moments.
Mississippi is one of only 10 states that hasn't adopted a statewide ban, but several cities have passed ordinances against smoking in public places, including Jackson.
There has never been a better time to be a foodie in Jackson. A decade ago, the city enjoyed plenty of quality chefs, but diners rarely knew them by name.
One area where the Jackson area bloomed in the past 10 years--literally!--is in terms of local and organic food, foodies and gardens.
It's an oft-quoted statistic that Mississippi is the most obese state and has been for a while. But in the capital city, at least, folks are working together to get healthier.
When it comes to the arts in Jackson in the last decade, art enthusiasts are quick to point out that the city has made great strides.
At the first installment of the Blender series this summer, That Scoundrel, James Crow, 5th Child and Furrows performed, attracting both rap and rock fans to Martin's.
Over the years, the Jackson Free Press has dug in deep on a number of big stories and topics that produced major results for the city and state.
The Jackson Free Press started with no money but a big dream.
Ever since the massive Easter Flood of 1979, the fear of another "big one" has loomed over Jackson.
In 2002, Jackson looked in many ways like a city doomed to decay.
Earle S. Banks Sr. counts his two decades of legislative experience as a top qualification to serve on the Mississippi State Supreme Court.
When Marquis 'Keke' Lowe entered sixth grade he became involved with the Algebra Project, a program that Mississippi Freedom Summer leader Bob Moses founded that evolved into the Young People's Project.
As the JFP approached its 10th birthday on Sept. 22, 2012, we asked current and former staff and interns, as well as readers, to share their favorite JFP moments.