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Community Events and Public Meetings

The St. Patrick's Day Block Party at Fenian's Pub is March 16 at 9 a.m.

Community Events and Public Meetings

The "Stuff the Bus" food drive will be held from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. from Nov. 12-16 at local Kroger Stores.

Community Events and Public Meetings

The Crossroads Film Festival is April 11-14 at Malco Grandview Theatre.

Free the Scott Sisters

Gov. Haley Barbour should pardon Jamie and Gladys Scott—and not because we believe beyond a shadow of doubt that they are innocent. He should pardon them because they have done …

Crisler Leads In Funds On Election Eve

Councilman Marshand Crisler has a substantial edge in fundraising over former Mayor Harvey Johnson going into tomorrow's mayoral run-off election. Crisler raised $140,470 from April 26 through May 9, according …

Community Events and Public Meetings

6 p.m., Jackson Touchdown Club Meeting at River Hills Country Club (3600 Ridgewood Road). Members of the athletic organization meet weekly during the football season and have access to meals, …

Meet the Judicial Candidates

Here are the judicial candidates in the running for Hinds County.

Community Events and Public Meetings

Project Homeless Connect Week Sept. 20-24. The week of events is designed to educate, empower and connect those affected by homelessness in the metro area. Events include the photography exhibit …

Community Events and Public Meetings

2:30 p.m., Book Buddy Volunteer Training at Boyd Elementary School (4531 Broadmeadow St.). The program aims to help children progress in school. Rebecca Starling of Jackson Public Schools is the …

"Sometimes I Wish I Was White"

This is the title of Allen Watty's newest controversial song.

Why I Am Tempted To Stop Watching Local News Programs.

Not forever, just for a few months maybe. How much bad news should a person hear about in a day?

I'm tired of hearing about crime. I'm tired of hearing about Melton. I'm tired of hearing about the backlog of court cases in Hinds County, the suburban elite, and potholes. …

Six Flags Discriminates Against Employees With Ethnic Hairstyles; ACLU Is Investigating

If I can't work there because of my dreads, then I won't give them any of my money either. At this rate, they may not let me into their precious …

Who Else Here Has Packrat-itis?

Previously published here.

Best of Jackson 2018: Community and Culture

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 …

Best of Jackson: Home Improvement

When you need help in dealing with a house problem, it's best to call a professional. That's where Best of Jackson: Home Improvement can help. Here are this year's winners …

Mixed Messages: The JFP Interview with Big K.R.I.T.

Justin Scott, better known as hip-hop artist Big K.R.I.T., says that he has always felt like a bit of an anomaly.

Community Meetings and Events

The Krewe de Cardinal Ball is Friday, Feb. 28, from 7 p.m.-11 p.m. at Old Capitol Inn.

Bills, Bills, Bills: Jackson Residents Confused by New Water Systems

Judging by the number of paint-stained overalls and tired faces in the Smith Robertson Museum auditorium, many people who attended Mayor Tony Yarber's recent town-hall meeting came directly from work …

Guys We Love

It's almost Father's Day, which means that it's time to celebrate the men we love, and we're not just talking about fathers.

North MS. Delta Blues Update

"Live" Blues in the Delta, North Mississippi and Beyond... www.cathead.biz/livemusic