2009 JFP Interview with Frank Melton, Part I: HealthThe day after Mayor Frank Melton got a reprieve from prison due to a hung jury, he held a brief press conference in City Hall to talk about his plans for the city. Soon afterward, Jackson Free Press editor Donna …
Song Of HopeWhen human-rights activist Ray Barnett saw a BBC special documenting the 150,000 children fleeing persecution in war-torn Uganda, he knew he wanted to help. Barnett, who had done extensive humanitarian work in Uganda and other African countries, realized how he …
Spring Arts Preview 2009As the winter is nearly over, you'll need to make plans for when you leave hibernation.
Raoul Dufy: The Controversial AestheteAmid the throngs of women attired like birds of paradise, the men in their usual palette of blues and grays, the clink of cocktail glasses and the rhythmic swell of conversation, the delicate watercolors and the ebullient swatches of fabric …
‘Cinematic Discovery'If you are tired of watching "I Love New York" reruns, bust out of the house and head to Sal & Mookie's Pi(e) Lounge to partake in an evening of cinematic discovery. Starting at 6 p.m. every first and third …
Starting the New Year RightJ. Tillman is perhaps best known as the drummer/vocalist for Seattle darlings Fleet Foxes, but he had been recording as a solo artist for many years before he joined the Sub-Pop label quintet last May. And while his recent album, …
[Herman's Picks] Vol. 7, No. 25Let out the funk at Martin's this Friday night when Atlanta-based Entropy returns to Jackson with their wacky funk bomb.
Nissan to Expand Canton PlantDespite declining auto sales worldwide, Nissan announced plans today to expand its Canton, Miss. plant to produce a new commercial vehicle, according to a release:
Wicker Seeks to Deny Funding for U.N. AgencyYesterday, Mississippi Republican Sen. Roger Wicker announced in a release that he has introduced an amendment to bar U.S. funds from the United Nations Population Fund. The Obama administration's $410 billion omnibus budget apportions $50 million to UNFPA, which promotes …
Wednesday's Starting FiveMillsaps continues its rampage. ... Forest Hill back in final. ... So you want to play for Brilla. ... Coach O goes shirtless.
Gannett Stock Plunges 24% Today; Down to $2.22 ShareThe Gannett Corp., owner of The Clarion-Ledger, a newspaper in Mississippi, took a dramatic hit in the stock market today as its stock price plummeted 24 percent in one day, closing at $2.22 a share, the Gannett Blog reports:
Melton Came Within Two Votes of ConvictionWithin days of coming within two votes of going to federal prison, Mayor Frank Melton revealed to the Jackson Free Press last Thursday for the first time publicly that he plans to run for re-election. "Yes," he replied when asked …
Power Companies to Tie Charges to Prime RateThe Mississippi Public Service Commission issued a final order today to the utility companies to use the prime rate of interest when calculating carrying charges.
Lewis Leaves City Job, Seeks Council SeatJackson City Council President Dr. Leslie McLemore has confirmed that former Community Improvement Division Code Enforcement head Joe Lewis left his city job as of last Friday to pursue the Ward 6 Council seat currently held by Marshand Crisler. Crisler …
As the winter is nearly over, you'll need to make plans for when you leave hibernation.
Amid the throngs of women attired like birds of paradise, the men in their usual palette of blues and grays, the clink of cocktail glasses and the rhythmic swell of conversation, the delicate watercolors and the ebullient swatches of fabric …
Millsaps continues its rampage. ... Forest Hill back in final. ... So you want to play for Brilla. ... Coach O goes shirtless.