Midtown Market Opens; Biz Support GroupA national nonprofit designed to educate entrepreneurs and support small businesses needs volunteers to help establish a chapter in Jackson.
Anna KlineWithin the past two weeks, Anna Kline saw the devastation of the Mississippi River flooding, wrote a song about it and played it during practice with her band. In the next few days, Anna Kline and the Grits & Soul …
Flood Recovery Volunteers NeededSeveral community and faith-based organizations are seeking volunteers to help 14 counties in Mississippi recovered from flooding.
the Southern Ties Tour at FeniansI didn't get a chance to highlight this event in the most recent edition of Eight Days a Week, so I thought I'd mention it here. Thanks to Amy Willis (no relation) of Amy Willis PR for providing the following …
Biz District Plan Moves ForwardWith little dissent, downtown Jackson property owners approved a plan last night that would expand the Downtown Jackson Partners' Business Improvement District and maintain assessment rates at 10 cents per square foot.
Sales Tax Commission Authority Still UnclearThe city of Jackson and one of its state senators still disagree over the mechanics behind a localized 1-percent sales tax increase.
Chicken of the Day: Jane HenThe people at PETA are no chickens. Members of the Norfolk, Va.-based organization escorted their "crippled chicken"--another PETA member clad in a chicken suit and toting a cane--across the street to and from the McDonald's at 1010 N. State St. …
TGIF: The Weekend's Here!Let's make this a Memorial Day weekend to remember, shall we? Start it off tonight with Latin flair. Eat, dance and try out your conversational Spanish at Fiesta Latina, the free party at Lingofest Language Center (7048 Old Canton Road, …
Farish Street, Capitol Green Moving ForwardB.B. King Blues Club has signed a lease deal with Farish Street developer Watkins Development, LLC. John Reeves, a member of the Jackson Redevelopment Authority, confirmed the deal this morning that aims to put a Beale Street mainstay in Jackson.
Freedom Riders Call on Governor for ActionSeveral civil-rights activists and Freedom Riders gathered this morning, and called on Gov. Haley Barbour to put his apology into action and issue a full pardon for the Scott sisters.
Billy McCoyMississippi House Speaker Billy McCoy, 68, a Delta farmer from Rienzi, announced yesterday that he would not run again for his seat in the Mississippi House of Representatives.
Mayor Harvey Johnson on ‘JFP on WLEZ' TodayAt noon today on WLEZ-FM 100.1, Mayor Harvey Johnson will join JFP editor Donna Ladd and publisher Todd Stauffer for a wide-ranging discussion covering issues currently facing Jackson and its citizens. Topics will likely include questions about "rebranding" Jackson, re-working …
JFP Sports Coverage of Day One of the C-USA Baseball TournamentThe first major live event that JFP Sports is covering is the C-USA Baseball Tournament. Everyday after all the tournament action is done, JFP Sports will recap the day's action and do a detailed recap of the Southern Miss game.
The Best In Sports In 7 DaysDoctor S sez: Mississippi State baseball coach John Cohen has satisfied the Bulldog fans for now. Meanwhile, things are less settled at Ole Miss.