Travis Childers on Heartland Acquisition[Verbatim from Rep. Travis Childers] Washington, D.C. – Congressman Travis Childers (D-MS) released the following statement regarding ProVia Door's successful purchase of Heartland Building Products in Booneville, Infinite Building Products in Olive Branch, and Outdoor Technologies in Macon: "I am …
Great Deal for Tuesday's To-Do ListIf getting fit and healthy plays a role in your New Year's resolution, put Make It Fit on your to-do list for tomorrow.
MEMA: Prepare for Severe Weather Threat in Jackson[Verbatim from MEMA] PEARL MEMA Executive Director Mike Womack is asking residents to be prepared for the possibility of severe weather over the next 24-36 hours. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Jackson is forecasting heavy rainfall, possible flooding …
JFP Increases News Coverage, Adds ReporterThe Jackson Free Press is pleased to announce that starting today, Jan. 5, we are increasing our daily news coverage, and welcoming a new reporter to our staff. Ward Schaefer, a former public-school teacher who trained with the JFP as …
Bishop's Martin Luther King, Jr. Event Features Catholic, Muslim Speakers[Verbatim] The Catholic Diocese of Jackson will host its annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Interfaith Celebration at 3:00 PM Sunday, January 11, 2009 at St. Peters Cathedral in downtown Jackson. The theme for 2009 is "A Vision Fulfilled: The …
Barbour: Toyota to Honor Commitments[Verbatim from Gov. Barbour] Jackson, Mississippi -- Governor Haley Barbour announced today Toyota will honor financial commitments made to the state and local entities even though the company has delayed start of production at its Prius plant, which is under …
MPB Announces Rainbow Contest for Young Writers and Artists[Verbatim from MPB] Kids, get ready to write and draw! Mississippi Public Broadcasting (MPB) invites kindergarten through third graders to participate in the 15th Annual Reading Rainbow Young Writers and Illustrators Contest. Children are encouraged to write and illustrate their …
Picayune Sees Improvement in Dropout Prevention[Verbatim From Mississippi Department of Education] When the number of dropouts reached the double digits this school year, administrators and teachers at Picayune Memorial High School decided it was time to do something drastic.
Mississippi's First Embassy Suites Design Option III Opens in Jackson[Verbatim from Embassy Suites] Memphis, TENN, January 5, 2009- Embassy Suites Hotels today announced the highly anticipated opening of the brand's first Design Option III property, the 145-suite Embassy Suites Jackson - North/Ridgeland - the brand's first in Mississippi. Located …
City Council Revisiting Fuel Theft TodayThe Jackson City Council will meet today for an update on the city's continuing problem with alleged fuel theft. In early December, council members voiced concern that more than 80 percent of city employees with city–paid gas cards were not …
[In Discussion] 2009 Jackson State of the ArtsJackson's artists and arts advocates will gather Jan. 5 and 15 at One to One Studio in the Millsaps Arts District to discuss the 2009 State of the Arts in Jackson.
Fannie Lou Hamer Home Destroyed By FireThe Veterans of the Mississippi Civil Rights Movement confirmed this morning that a fire destroyed the Fannie Lou Hamer home in Ruleville, Miss., New Years Day. There are no details, yet, on what caused the fire, but continue to watch …
Mayor Frank Melton Admitted To HospitalJackson Mayor Frank Melton was admitted to St. Dominic Hospital Saturday night, City Information Director Goldia Revies told WLBT. Melton, who is scheduled to stand trial Feb. 2 on federal civil rights charges, has congestive heart failure and is in …