Sunday Edition

JPS Budget Full of UnknownsWith all the attention surrounding Superintendent Lonnie Edwards' departure from Jackson Public Schools last week, one could be forgiven for missing the district's budget passage for the 2011-2012 school year.
Mobile Food Vendors May Serve SoonMobile food vendors may be serving tacos and burgers in the downtown area by the end of July.
Ben EllardLast week Ben Ellard assisted a victim through the court system so she could get a protective order against her abusive husband. The woman's spouse had prevented her from having her cell phone, car or friends.
New Study Uncovers Lagging State Response to AutismA new advisory committee calls on Mississippi to establish intervention programs for children with autism or suffer higher costs as autism sufferers enter adulthood.
Belhaven Park Wins Award; Hinds Branding Meetings SetDuring its annual awards ceremony June 28, the Mississippi Main Street Association named Belhaven Park the best public-private project is the state.
Cindy Hughes MeehlHauntingly awe-inspiring is one way to describe the story of Buck Brannaman, known to the world as the inspiration for "The Horse Whisperer." One Jackson native has set out to tell his story.
State Gets More AmeriCorps VolunteersAbout 70 corps members of the AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps Southern Region will arrive in Mississippi tomorrow to begin 10 months of community service and leadership development.
Catching the PoopetratorWhat do you do when you neighbor's dog keeps making "deposits" in your yard, but the owner won't take responsibility for it? How about a DNA test?
Yes, We're Still Taking Donations for the July 9 JFP Chick Ball—Donate Until July 8!We hope you'll be a part of the biggest JFP Chick Ball ever on July 9, 2011, at Hal & Mal's (see http://www.jfpchickball.com). The silent auction is already huge; click here to see the list of donations to date. Many …
Victims May Monitor Abusers Under New LawNew bills passed during the 2011 legislative session are going to officially kick off this month, and will likely have powerful effects on the state this year.
Perkins Shares His Faith and PassionNo one tells the story of John Perkins quite like Perkins himself. This morning, the author of nine books shared his story about growing up black in rural Mississippi in the 1930s and his passion for justice that still drives …
Zakiya SummersZakiya Summers knows what's happening at the Jackson Medical Mall. "Call us the landlord," Summers said as she described her role at the Medical Mall. As the internal relations coordinator of the mall, she works on news releases for the …
It's the Fourth of July WeekendToday is an uplifting start to the Fourth of July weekend if you plan on visiting Celebrate American Balloon Glow at Northpark Mall, an event filled with music, food, and hot-air balloons. Admission is free. If you're looking to enjoy …
City Sets Public Hearing for GatesRead the ordinance
2011 Chicks We Love Announced: Honor Them at Chick-A-BOOM Reception at JFP Chick Ball!Every year, the Jackson Free Press honors a slate of fabulous Jackson-area women who are making a difference in our community and who are just plain lovable. Last year, the JFP and BOOM Jackson joined with the Center for Violence …