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Dear Larry: Jackson More Than a 'Market'
The Clarion-Ledger's current publisher Larry Whitaker announced in a staff memo last week that Mississippi's state-wide Gannett property will lay off 20 employees on top of the hiring freeze it has in effect, in order to maintain current levels of profitability.
No-Hassle Recycling In Jackson
A common attitude toward recycling is: "I know that I should recycle, but it seems like a hassle." Fortunately, this is not so in Jackson. Read on to find out just how easy it is to recycle at home by following three steps.
*Jackson Newbie: Nightlife FAQ
To all of you evacuees-turned-Jacksonians: Welcome. Whether you're looking for the hippest hip-hop scene, the hippest hipster scene or another hip-in-its-own-way scene, Jackson has plenty to offer you. And the Jackson Free Press has your guide to all of those offerings—every week in the print edition, and updated every single day online at jacksonfreepress.com. Meantime, though, here are some answers to some sure-to-be frequently asked questions about our city. This is only part one in a series, though. This week, we present you with the FAQ about Jackson's nightlife—everything from eating to grooving with art.
The Best In Sports In 7 Days
College football, Valdosta State at Delta State (7 p.m., Cleveland, CSS/930 AM): QB Scott Eyster is about to become the NCAA all-time passing leader. … Southwest at Hinds (7 p.m., Raymond): The Eagles celebrate homecoming.
Blues Music’s Spell Hits a Resonant Note in New Stage Play in Jackson
Austin Hohnke and Mark G. Henderson star in New Stage Theatre’s production of “I Just Stopped by to See the Man” as English rocker Karl and blues musician Jesse “The Man” Davidson, respectively. It runs Feb. 2-13, 2022.
Republicans Approve ‘CRT’ Bill Despite Opposition From All Black House Members
For six hours on Thursday, Black Mississippi House representatives argued against a bill that would set limits on discussions of race in classrooms. Once their arguments wrapped up, though, the chamber approved the bill in a 75-43 vote, sending it to the governor’s desk with only white Republicans voting in favor.
City to Bail Out Convention Center This Month, But Rejects Request for $790,000
The fledgling Jackson Convention Center asked the Jackson City Council for bailout money this week and got it, but not without pushback from two members, Ward 3 Councilman Kenneth Stokes and Ward 1 Councilman Ashby Foote.
Levees Worked Well in Jackson Flood, But ‘One Lake’ Still District’s Choice
"I'm glad we're conducting the meeting today. I'm glad we can dispel some of the rumors and some of the myths about the One Lake project," Hinds County District 1 Supervisor Robert Graham, an enthusiastic supporter of the project, said. "There are two things we can do as it relates to flooding and flooding mitigation. We can do something, or we can do nothing."
New Food Truck and Restaurant Coming to Jackson and Bilal's EasyKale Grand Opening
Lataurius Rodgers, owner of Diamond Nail Studio in Jackson, will soon bring a new food truck to the city together with Lamarcus Robinson, a friend who also lives in Jackson.
Reeves' Kemper Bill Let Mississippi Power Shift $1 Billion to Customers
Mississippi Power's gambit to build a first-of-its kind "clean coal" plant in one of the poorest counties in Mississippi failed, but not before state ratepayers helped finance its construction to the tune of billions with the permission of state leaders, including Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves.
Black Mississippians Suffered 72% of COVID-19 Deaths; Many Tests Don’t Track Race
More than half of all Mississippians currently diagnosed with COVID-19 and nearly three-fourths of the virus’ current casualties are African American, the Mississippi State Department of Health revealed today.
Fireworks and Festivities
Celebrate the Fourth of July this year with local businesses such as Campbell's Bakery, Nandy’s Candy and more.
Espy: Trump Tariffs Hurt Mississippi Farmers; Opponents Dodge Issue
President Donald Trump's tariffs on China are hurting Mississippi farmers, Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Mike Espy said in a press conference at the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum on Friday.
Karl Rove Helps Sen. Wicker Raise $5,000 Per Couple at Private Jackson Dinner
Karl Rove, the political strategist and senior adviser to President George W. Bush, helped raise campaign funds for Republican U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker at the home of Cissye and Billy Mounger in north Jackson on Aug. 18.
'Chopped' Screening, Innovate Mississippi Technology Innovation Conference, Sonny's BBQ and Unique_Kreations
Mississippi Museum of Art's chef and culinary curator Nick Wallace recently competed on Food Network's "Chopped: Alton's Challenge," which will air tonight at 9 p.m.
Simons Says: HB 1523 ‘Is About Bigotry’
Rabbi Jeremy Simons knows his Bible too well to lend credence to people who cherry-pick verses to use it to support House Bill 1523, a law that many criticize as discriminatory against the LGBT community.
Execution Teams, Uber Access and Planned Parenthood
The Mississippi Legislature is one step closer to defunding Planned Parenthood services for Medicaid recipients, allowing Uber free rein in the state and guarding the identities of the state's execution team and lethal drug supplier.
HB 1523: Half ‘Redundant,’ Half ‘Unconstitutional’
The controversial House Bill 1523, with its long list of protections for people who discriminate against LGBT people and others, will become law in July unless one of two things happen: lawmakers repeal it, or courts strike it down.
Following the Money: More Shadowy Mayoral Backers Come to Light
Over the weekend, an unregistered political-action committee, Citizens for Decency, launched an all-out blitz with negative ads against Ward 6 Councilman Tony Yarber.