FARISH STREET FEATURED IN FORTUNE MAGAZINE!This is in the brand new issue of Fortune folks so its not up in the Search engines yet, In case you've looked. Spread the word. This sticks it right in the face of those Jackson naysayers. Please Pass it …
Is The Clarion-Ledger Intentionally Misleading on Open-Records Law?Or, is it woeful ignorance of the law? Either way, the corporate newspaper isn't making government transparency any better as Sunshine Week opens to publish articles such as this one today by Chris Joyner that misreads, intentionally or not, both …
Update: MSU To Play For SEC Title; JSU Falls In SWAC FinalMississippi State will play in the SEC Tournament championship game (Sunday, noon, Ch. 12) after upsetting LSU, 67-57, in Saturday's semifinals. The Bulldogs, who last won the SEC Tournament in 2002, will play Tennessee in the final.
2009 Miller Lite Crawfish Boil Headliners AnnouncedThe Miller Lite Crawfish Boil has announced headliners ranging from LL Cool J to Lynyrd Skynyrd to Snoop to Hinger. The Jackson Free Press is a proud sponsor.
Hinds County Names Parent of the YearClevenger, a Hinds Community College Chemistry and Physics Instructor and Raymond Elementary School parent, is a former high school science teacher who has taught at Hinds Community College for thirteen years, according to a release.
DeLaughter Requests New Trial DatesSuspended Hinds County Circuit Court Judge Bobby DeLaughter, arraigned in federal court last month on a five-count indictment, has asked the court to reschedule some upcoming court dates so that his attorney will have adequate time to prepare, according to …
Mark Your Calendar for Jackson Mayoral Candidate EventsIf you're concerned about the issues facing Jackson, your best defense is an informed vote, so don't miss these upcoming mayoral events. The links below will connect you with JFP Events Calendar entries for additional information.
Lawmakers Vow to Block Stem Cell ResearchMississippi Rep. Tommy Reynolds, D-Charleston, spoke for the University of Mississippi Medical Center yesterday, saying the teaching hospital has never and never plans to do stem cell research, according to WAPT.
"Scholastic Art Awards of 2009I have to admit: Even I was a bit shocked when I saw some of the submissions for this year's Scholastic Art Awards. They were absolutely brilliant and refreshing. With more than 2,000 submissions from students in grades 7-12 from …
Jackson Crime Increases Slightly in Early MarchMajor crimes in Jackson increased slightly in the first week of March, according to a Jackson Police Department report released Wednesday. Major crimes increased 12.4 percent from the last week of February, with property crimes increasing 6.5 percent and violent …
Senate Removes Pre-K Funding from MAEP BillNancy Loomis from the Parents' Campaign in Jackson reports that the Senate Appropriations Committee passed HB 1677 yesterday, funding Mississippi Adequate Education Program for the coming school year.
Friday's Starting Five ... And MoreMSU advances, UM and USM fall. SEC baseball begins. JSU headed for rematch. Papelbon shoots from the lip.
Jackson Crime Down In Late FebruaryJackson enjoyed a slight decrease in major crimes at the end of February, according to Jackson Police Department data released last week. The JPD report (PDF) on major crimes for the week of Feb. 23 through Mar. 1 shows a …
Bill Restricts State's Use of Eminent DomainMississippi Gov. Haley Barbour could face his first veto override if he refuses to sign a House bill limiting the state's right to take property. House Bill 803 restricts any governmental usage of eminent domain "for the purpose of converting …
MSU advances, UM and USM fall. SEC baseball begins. JSU headed for rematch. Papelbon shoots from the lip.