Clock Ticking On Commerce StreetJohn Lawrence, president of Downtown Jackson Partners, said developers have big plans for a section of Entergy-owned territory along Commerce Street, in downtown Jackson, and urged council members to work with them before time runs out.
Where The Streets Have No NameI've flown to Chicago twice in a month to give writing workshops at Northwestern's journalism school, and each time I've been swept up in a wave of compassion and love. I like to think it's because so many Mississippians have …
[Greggs] As I Lay TanningSaturday afternoon I spent most of the day lying beside a pool, holding a pina colada and desperately wishing I was near a beach.
[Stiggers] Church Pianists Gone BadBoneqweesha Jones: "This is Boneqweesha on the scene for Ghetto Science News, bringing you live coverage of the seizure of Crunchie Burga World by disgruntled customer and retired jazz/funk pianist 'Coal Black' Walker.
No. 48 August 16 - 23It is 11:01 p.m., Aug. 4, 2006—that makes it about two hours ago that I was mugged on Morningside Drive in Belhaven Heights, about two blocks from my house on the way to get a pint at Fenian's Pub. It …
Melissa AdkinsonMelissa Adkinson, 36, originally from Cleveland, Ohio, relates easily to the majority of clients she helps. She works as a case manager at the Good Samaritan Center, a non-profit organization. She has lived in Jackson for the past two and …
Goliath Blunders, Passes BuckThe city is headed to court with The Clarion-Ledger over public records, where the city faces likely defeat. The city's violations of the Public Records Act are numerous.
WLBT Consumer Report Snares JFP ClassifiedWe were embarrassed to learn that one of the classified ads discussed in WLBT's 3 on Your Side story last night ran in the Jackson Free Press. WLBT didn't mention the JFP by name in the transcript, but after reading …
Transcript of Melton Interview About FirefightersVerbatim interview with Frank Melton conducted by JFP Managing Editor Brian Johnson on Tuesday, Aug. 15. <b>Any use of of quotes from this interview without express attribution to the Jackson Free Press will be considered a copyright violation.</b>
City Suspends Firemen Over JFP ReportsBoth The Clarion-Ledger and the Associated Press have now reported on the Aug. 9 letter Assistant Fire Chief Charles Anthony Davis wrote Firefighter Sidney Johnson demanding documentation substatianting "allegations" Johnson made to the media regarding the city's ISO rating. What …
COLOUR REVOLT EP TO BE RE-RELEASED ON SEPTEMBER 12Good news everyone, thanks to our friends at Tiny Evil, an imprint of Interscope Records, the Colour Revolt EP will be re-released in stores nationwide on Tuesday, September 12. Mark it down. Make plans to purchase it, if you haven't …
Medieval Music Ensemble presents The Medieval Tale of Tristan and IsoldeMississippi Academy of Ancient Music presents Istampita Sat., Jan. 20, 7:30 p.m. This Texas ensemble performs the medieval tale of Tristan and Isolde as told by Marie of France, in song and dance. St. Philip's Episcopal Church, Old Canton Rd. …
Supernatural Powers: Melton on the ‘State of the City'Mayor Frank Melton's State of the City address at the Alamo Theatre on Farish Street on Aug. 11, 2006, opened with great pomp as a Jackson Police Department color guard marched into the hall. The stage was set with plush …
Former JFP Intern Starts New Orleans MagazineI am writing on behalf of Voix du Vieux / Voice of the Quarter, a New Orleans based monthly publication that serves as a forum for painters, photographers, poets, fiction writers and musicians. We started this project just over four …