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Best of Jackson 2022: Food and Drink

If this year’s Best of Jackson picks are any indication, Jacksonians are never afraid to expand their palates when the moment calls for it, but they certainly can have their …

Best of Jackson 2022: People

We at the Jackson Free Press celebrate the individuals who bring a little something extra with them week-in and week-out to make our beloved city shine.

The Mississippi Supreme Court is ordering a trial court judge to determine if a Mississippi …

• January 31, 2022

Mississippi Orders Competency Hearing on Execution Request

The Mississippi Supreme Court is ordering a trial court judge to determine if a Mississippi death row inmate truly wants to request an execution date and if the inmate is …

At a Thursday meeting, Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones said that everyone in the community …

• January 31, 2022

Jackson Law Officers Say They Need Help to Cut Violent Crime

Law officers, community leaders, and residents are meeting to discuss ways of curbing Jackson’s soaring crime rate.

Official: COVID Strain on Mississippi Health System High

Staff at a north Mississippi health system is experiencing more stress now than at any other time during the pandemic, officials said.

Staff at a north Mississippi health system is experiencing more stress now than at any …

• January 31, 2022

The Mississippi Museum of Natural Science will host a Fossil Road Show on Saturday, March …

• January 31, 2022

Fossil Road Show, S.T.E.M., Leaves and Trees, UNA VOCE and County Cajun Seafood Market

The Mississippi Museum of Natural Science will host a Fossil Road Show on Saturday, March 5, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Photo by Pablo Heimplatz on Unsplash

• January 28, 2022

What's Happening in Jackson: Weekend Events – Jan. 28-30

Immigrant Alliance for Justice & Equity of Mississippi is hosting a LGBTQIA+ Wellness Fair on Sunday, Jan. 30, at 510 George St. in Jackson beginning at noon.

Photo courtesy MSU Athletics

• January 28, 2022

Rickea Jackson

This Monday, Jan. 24, MSU star and leading scorer in the SEC Rickea Jackson announced she was entering the NCAA Transfer Portal. Jackson was averaging 20.3 points and 6.8 rebounds …

From left: John Knight, Terun Moore and Benny Ivey have all experienced life in prison …

• January 28, 2022

Strong Arms of JXN: Credible Messengers Use Experiences to Prevent Violence

John Knight, Terun Moore and Benny Ivey have all experienced life in prison and now mentor criminal-justice-system-involved young people as credible messengers with the Strong Arms of JXN.

Mississippi government entities could not withhold services or refuse jobs to people who choose not …

• January 28, 2022

Mississippi Bill Sets Religious Exemption on COVID Vaccine

Mississippi government entities could not withhold services or refuse jobs to people who choose not to get vaccinated against COVID-19 under a bill that passed the Republican-controlled state House on …

Gov. Tate Reeves spoke on past accomplishments and future priorities for his administration. The governor …

• January 27, 2022

Reeve’s State of The State Touts Accomplishments Amid Troubles

Gov. Tate Reeves gave his annual State of the State speech this Tuesday, outlining his administration’s accomplishments over the last year and establishing his priorities for 2022.