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Three Lead in Third Mayoral Survey
Zata|3 completed a third Democratic mayoral survey last Friday, April 10. In an e-mail, Brad Chism, president of the company, said "not much changed in a week" since the second …
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Bold 'New' City
As the JFP turns 6 (!), we take our traditional birthday look at Jackson's progress.
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The JFP Interview With Tyrone Lewis
Tyrone Lewis, former Jackson Police officer (1983-2010), police chief and Democratic candidate for Hinds County Sheriff, is not a small man. He stands about 6 feet, but his barrel chest …
[The JFP Interview] Jill Conner Browne Tells All
What's pink and green and read all over? The answer, of course, is the Boss Queen herself. Best-selling author and Jacksonian Jill Conner Browne, 51, has done it again with …
Behind the Seams: 2009 College Baseball Preview
The boys of PING! (as in the sound a metal bat makes when it hits a baseball) have been on the diamond for several weeks now.
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Jackson's Creative Economy
Tracie James-Wade was tired of corporate America. After working in sales and marketing for various corporations in Nashville, Tenn., for nine years, she decided it was time to pursue a …
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. …
Welcome to the Wild, Wild West
So, how many innocent people's lives were endangered in this inter-agency chase and shoot-out in the streets of Jackson? Good to know they recovered a small amount of marijuiana to …
Community Events and Public Meetings
AARP Tax Aide Volunteer Service. The service is available to low- and moderate-income taxpayers with special attention to those ages 60 and older. Bring all necessary documents. No appointment required. …
LOTT: The FCC's Mistake
The Federal Communications Commission has voted in favor of rules allowing more concentrated media ownership in which newspapers can own radio stations, TV stations or vice versa within the same …
[Balko] Kern County's Monstrous DA
Farewell to Ed Jagels, a man who put 25 innocent "child abusers" in prison.
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Parlor Market's Star Chef Tells All
I'm a foodie through and through. I eat, breath and sleep food. When I'm not cooking at Parlor Market, I'm usually cooking with friends or for friends; working in the …
JATRAN's Convenience Factor
"Don't let it be gone already," I repeated to myself, like a mantra, whizzing down State Street to meet photographer Amile Wilson. I'd spent a little more time than I'm …
JPD Goes Reality TV
Jackson's 14 homicide detectives are about to get a taste of the limelight. As early as next month, field producers for the cop show "The First 48" will begin following …
Judge Questions Jurors as Deliberations Continue
- Kenya Hudson's Melton-Recio trial photos here.
Happy Inauguration Day! Share Your Thoughts.
Jan. 20, 2009, is here, and Barack Obama will make history as the next president of the United States. What are your thoughts on this historic occasion? What message do …
Jill Conner Browne: Victory on Toys for Katrina Kids!
Our good friend Jill Conner Browne just sent this update out to her list about how efforts of many of you and others are making a big difference in the …
‘Tis ‘Best of Jackson,' ‘Think Global, Shop Local' Season
This week's issue kicks off the JFP's "Best of Jackson 2006" campaign season—and our fourth annual "Think Global, Shop Local" campaign, which we introduced to Jackson in our first year …
Is Mississippi a Swing State?
The JFP has been telling readers for weeks that the presidential race is much closer than people think in Mississippi. We reported Sept. 30 on the state-by-state poll by the …
Willie Morris Library Opens Today
The brand spanking new Willie Morris branch of the Jackson-Hinds Public Library opens today at 10 a.m. at 4912 Old Canton Road. Willie's wife (and JFP senior editor) JoAnne Prichard …
