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Peter Zapletal, Puppeteer

The puppets Peter Zapletal makes are works of art, all unified by his craftsmanship. The sly smile on bunnies wearing striped suits in "Carnival of Animals" and the details in …

George Bishop

While George Bishop was on a camel safari in India, he went to sleep and had a dream about a mother who longed for her daughter. The next morning he …

Streaking Bad

This last week’s theme for college football in Mississippi is all about streaks: Some bad ones continued and a few hot ones remained.

] The Rise and Fall of Emo

Spoiler Alert: We've all had our hearts broken.

[Herman's Picks] Vol. 7, No. 31

If you snap up the Jackson Free Press when it hits stands Wednesday, there's fun to be had that night.

Tripping the Wine Fantastic

Tired of taking the same vacations? Even if you adore New Orleans, Atlanta or Florida, you might be itching to find yourself in new surroundings, doing activities unavailable at home. …

The Scene of the Crime ... and a Klansman

After leaving Mt. Zion, I took the women reporters to Road 515, also known as Rock Cut Road, to show them where the three men were taken and killed.

Opener: Killen Not on Trial for ‘Knowledge' of Crime

Well, the jury was finally chosen and opening arguments were heard. There are 12 members of the jury with an additional 5 alternates. The jury consists of 9 white women, …

Analysis: Quirky or Serious, Legal Opinions Guide Officials

Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch's staff does research and writes legal opinions to guide state and local government operations. Those opinions are posted on the attorney general’s website, giving the …

Shaye’s Weekend Picks 6-25-21

The weekend is here and, once again, there are plenty of options around town to get everyone out of the house and making the most of their summer. Whatever that …

Burnin' Down the House: DIY Concerts

It's not just for sweaty, basement punks anymore. Do-it-yourself house concerts are cropping up all over Jackson, the perfect expression of the city's collaborative, welcoming music scene.

From Vacant to Vibrant

Many people in Mississippi put significant effort into successfully reviving downtown areas and making them welcoming places. But to get downtown, people often have to drive past worn-out, unoccupied strip …

[Herman's Picks] Vol. 7, No. 27

The week of the St. Paddy's Parade is, without question, the biggest party of the year in downtown Jackson. Every venue close to downtown joins in the spring celebration with …

The Reinvention of Tess Brunet

Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Tess Brunet dove into the music industry in different capacities over the years.

A Jackson Glossary

Over the years, our readers have contributed to a growing body of Jackson slang, nicknames and inside jokes, proving once again that the JFP readership is the smartest, savviest, funniest …

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Best Practice: Mid-South Minority Business Council Continuum

"Established in 1973 as the Mid-South Minority Business Council (MMBC), a component of the Memphis Area Chamber of Commerce, the MMBC Continuum now serves as a minority business-development organization and …

Beyond Downtown

The Livingston Farmers Market might be the ticket to get downtowners out into the suburbs.

Thankful for Jackson’s Music

So, after a brainstorm session on what I’m thankful for in the Jackson music scene, this is what I came up with (and in no particular order).

Tsunami Warning Lifted for Strong Japan Earthquake

A strong earthquake Friday struck the same Japanese coast devastated by last year's massive quake and tsunami, generating small waves but no immediate reports of heavy damage. Several people along …

Home Cookin'—Tuscan Style

Here's what you need to do, just as soon as you've read this interview with former Jacksonian Elaine Trigiani—call up The Everyday Gourmet at 601-977-9258 and Bravo! at 601-982-8111 to …