Jackson Free Press

Miss. Teen: He 'Loved Me Enough to Take Some Bullets for Me'

It was after midnight when a gunman burst into the living room of a southern Mississippi home where young people were playing video games.

Best of Jackson 2018: Music and Nightlife

We here at the Jackson Free Press like to keep our focus on local: local people, local business, local food--you get the idea. There's nothing to us more local than …

Who Are Mississippi's Top Sports Heroes of All Time?

Folks, we're preparing a special sports issue and want to get your nominations of the best sports heroes from/in Mississippi of all time. Talk to us.

Lyrics of the Spirit

Looking for ways to uplift your spirit and stir your soul this summer? Check out these upcoming Christian music concerts at local and nearby venues.

Party of Lincoln?

Think it's strange that the now-lily-white Republican Party was the choice of freed slaves in the 19th century?

No More Innocents Punished

The news was almost unsurprising: Last week, DNA evidence exonerated three more Mississippi men—one of whom died in 2002—imprisoned for three decades for a rape and murder none of them …

Coming Home

Medgar Evers' work has never been forgotten. To honor his memory, the Evers family has held a Medgar Evers Homecoming event each June. In 1973 Mayor Charles Evers and B.B. …

VIDEO: Bob Ross - Why I Don't Paint People

This YouTube tribute to Bob Ross captures the essence of who he was as an artist and a person.

ARTICLE: "Full House" Star Admits Meth Problem

Jodie Sweetin has been clean for almost a year. I wish her the best.

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My Contribution to St. Patrick's Day

C'mon, you know you wanna see it...

In my Patriotic Twist line of T-shirts, I came up with the idea of making an Irish version of the American flag. Go

ARTICLE: Income Affects Antidepressant Response

It took a study to figure this out???

Section 42 Housing Could Cost Counties Millions

A lawmaker has criticized a state Supreme Court decision that will force local governments across Mississippi to refund millions of dollars in property taxes to developers of affordable housing.

DayBreakDown at George St. Dec. 18

Daybreakdown is coming back to George St. Grocery Saturday, Dec. 18. Since George St. re-opened Daybreakdown has put 3 of the top-10 crowds in there (250+ consistently) and has one …

Panda Poop Paper

No, it's not a tongue twister. Then again, maybe it is - spittle included. Here's a little tidbit that is an example of how recycling can be taken to a …

Peavey 40th Anniversary With Son Volt Concert

You're invited to join the employees of Peavey Electronics and the city of Meridian, Mississippi, in celebrating the music-industry pioneer's 40th anniversary--as well as usher in the '05 holiday season! …

Hearing Set for Mississippi Man Charged With Killing 2 Nuns

A man charged with killing two nuns in Mississippi is scheduled for a court hearing Friday, where prosecutors will present some evidence before the case goes to a grand jury.

Mississippi Senators Preserve Chance for Road Funding

Opponents are still heaping scorn on an empty vessel of a transportation funding package, but the bill remained alive Wednesday after the Mississippi Senate passed it 34-13.

Grammy-Worthy Gospel

Although it was Grammy night and Tye Tribbett had been nominated in three categories, he didn't expect to win, especially after being asked to present at the event. But during …

Donna Tartt

Before "The Goldfinch" (Little, Brown and Company, 2013, $30), Donna Tartt hadn't published a novel in 11 years. She told USA Today it took so long to finish writing because …

Belated Yarber Inaugural Ball Set

Two months after electing Tony Yarber as their newest mayor, the citizens of Jackson will have an opportunity to celebrate the moment.

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