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Community Events and Public Meetings
7 p.m., "Taking Charge of Your Health and Wellness" Seminar, at New Destiny Christian Center Church (Wind River, 405 Briarwood Drive, Suite 301). Topics include the fundamentals of good nutrition and healthy weight loss methods. Chiropractor Dr. Billy King Shaw and nutrition counselor Pastor Joyce Handy are the speakers. Free; call 601-301-2046.
Community Events and Public Meetings
6 p.m., Jackson Police Department Precinct 4 Restructuring Ceremony, at Fondren Hall (Northwood Shopping Center, 4436 N. State St.). Presenters include Jackson Mayor Harvey Johnson Jr. and Precinct 4 Commander Wendell Watts. Call 601-960-0004.
Community Events and Public Meetings
Oral Cancer Screenings May 9, at Jackson Medical Mall (350 W. Woodrow Wilson Ave.). In the Oral Oncology Clinic, located inside the UMHC Cancer Institute at the Thad Cochran Center. Doctors perform full oral exams until 5 p.m. and may refer patients to head and neck specialists for follow-up. By appointment only. Free; call 601-815-1181.
Family-Friendly Fest
Celebrate arts, music and community April 21, when St. Andrew's Episcopal School presents Arts on the Green.
2008 Summer Arts Preview
If you're looking for something to do this summer, check out jfpevents.com, the Jackson Free Press' online events calendar.
JPS Students Present Concert
The Jackson Public Schools All-City Music Festival is underway, with 866 students performing in five orchestras.
IN GALLERIES: "The Philosophy of Beauty"
Millsaps Lewis Art Gallery
Memphis artist Tad Lauritzen's work is a joy to view.
[In Discussion] 2009 Jackson State of the Arts
Jackson'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.
Millsaps College Hosts Presidential Hopeful
Green Party Presidential candidate David Cobb will speak at Millsaps College on Monday, Oct. 11 at 2:30 p.m. in Room 215 of the Ford Academic Complex on the College campus. Cobb, a native of Texas, served as the General Counsel for the Green Party of the United States until declaring his candidacy and was the Green Party of Texas (GPTX) candidate for Attorney General in 2002. He graduated from the University of Houston Law School in 1993, and had a successful law practice until early 2000. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call Darby Ray at 601-974-1337 or email [e-mail missing]
[In Celebration] "Juneteenth Celebration"
Since 1965, African Americans have celebrated June 19 as the emancipation of slaves. Originating in Galveston, Texas, the day is an outpouring of joy in the black community and emphasizes community and celebration of freedom.
"A Night at the Ballpark" with MS. Roads and MS. Outdoors
Don't miss MEB's night at the ballpark on June 5! Gates open at 6 pm. Game time is 7:05.
Come out to the ballpark and meet Mississippi Outdoors and Mississippi Roads hosts Walt Grayson, Melvin Tingle, Karen Jones, Patrick Smith and John Sullivan, Thursday, June 5 at Smith Wills Stadium on Lakeland Drive in Jackson, home of the new Jackson Senators. Join Mississippi Educational Broadcasting for an evening of baseball, giveaways, games and entertainment. The first 500 fans through the gate get a free Mississippi Outdoors and Mississippi Roads car tag. There will be a special treat at the seventh inning stretch.
Update: Coach O In Town
The college football season unofficially kicks off on Tuesday, July 18, when the Central Mississippi Ole Miss CLub and the Rebel Club of Jackson host the Rebel Reunion at the Mississippi Trademart (that's the building next to the Mississippi Coliseum). The guests will include football coach Ed Orgeron and his staff. The social hour and children's activities start at 5:30 p.m. The program starts at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 each, free for students. For info, call Craig Miller at (601) 573-7126 or Luke Abney at (601) 969-7000.
Satchmo Summer Fest
Satchmo Summer Fest - New Orleans, Aug. 4-8. Edu-taining weekend honoring New Orleans' native son, Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong. The Satchmo-inspired program includes musical informances and discussions, exhibits, a jazz mass, activities for budding young jazz fans, a club crawl, "red beans and ricely yours" foods, and a star-studded line-up. Free. Louisiana State Museum's Old U.S. Mint, 400 Esplanade Ave. French Quarter. www.satchmosummerfest.com
Historic Miss. Buildings Open for Candlelight Tour
The Mississippi Capitol and other historic buildings are decked out for the Old Jackson Christmas by Candlelight Tour.
Church Concert
Wells United Methodist Church Concert Sept. 19, 7 p.m. Lelon Thompson will present "De' miei bollenti spirit" from "La Traviata", "When I'm Not Near the Girl I Love" from "Finian's Rainbow", "Come What May" from Moulin Rouge, the romantic favorite "Mona Lisa," the Beatles hit "If I Fell" and others. Free. 2019 Bailey Ave., near the Jackson Medical Mall. 353-0658.
Fire Marshal Distributes 300 Free Smoke Alarms
The Mississippi insurance commissioner is distributing about 300 smoke alarms in an effort to reduce fire deaths.
Justices Won't Disturb Student's Suspension Over Rap Song
The Supreme Court is staying out of an interesting free speech debate about the power of school officials to discipline students for things they write or say away from school.
Alternative to School Funding Measure Going on Miss. Ballot
The Mississippi ballot this November will list two education funding measures.