How young is too young for a "senior moment"?Just now, I tried to stick my dry erase marker in the pencil sharpener. Yesterday, I went to get a partial refund on an item I had a coupon for, and I drove to the wrong store. I'm in my …
City Plans Major Street ProjectsResidents near Fortification Street will see construction crews breaking ground next week in preparation for a dramatic renovation.
Jayne SargentLast night, the Jackson Public School Board voted to name Jayne Sargent the district's interim superintendent.
JPS Names New Superintendent; Approves BudgetJackson Public Schools Board members voted to name former superintendent Jayne Sargent as the district's interim superintendent last night. The district also adopted a budget for the 2011-2010 fiscal year.
Candidates Reveal Differences at DebateThree Republican Party gubernatorial candidates leaned heavy right on social issues, but differed slightly on some money matters at a Flowood debate sponsored by the Mississippi Tea Party.
Commander Jesse RobinsonWith help from the community, newly appointed Jackson Police Department Precinct 1 Commander Jesse Robinson hopes to improve the quality of life for residents. Robinson, who served as Precinct 1 commander since 2009, entered his new position June 17. He …
Community Events and Public Meetings2 p.m., <b>Storytelling with Autumn MorningStar,</b> at Ridgeland Public Library (397 Highway 51, Ridgeland). MorningStar is a Native American magician and storyteller. Free; call 601-856-4536.
A Week of LayoffsDozens of Mississippians lost their jobs this week in layers of irony. Mississippi Department of Employment—the agency that helps people who get fired or laid off—said Wednesday that it will lay off 40 employees at the end of July. The …
State Tackles Metro TB CasesSpeaking at a community forum this morning, Mississippi Department of Health nurse Ann Jackson said that the state needs help from community members to address a high number tuberculosis cases in the Jackson metro, adding that African Americans account for …
Simeyon Butler"You can be a smart person, but if you're not able to communicate effectively, it's a waste of time," Simeyon Butler says.
It's the Weekend!For a taste of Broadway, see <b>Leading Ladies: A Night of Nostalgia</b> Friday and Saturday at Brent's Diner and Soda Fountain (655 Duling Ave.) presented by Fondren Theatre Workshop. The dinner theater begins at 7 p.m. each night with a …
JRA Offers Civil-Rights Museum Site; Approves Capitol Green<b>CORRECTION: Jackson Free Press reporter Adam Lynch wrongfully stated that the Jackson Redevelopment Authority is offering a potential site for the future Mississippi Civil Rights Museum to the Department of Finance for free. While the JRA is definitely offering the …