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JFP 2011 College Football Preview
Before Sept. 1, every college football fan anticipates the new season with hope and optimism. No matter what any publication says, these diehard fans believe their team will beat the …
Why Foreign Businesses Dig Mississippi
The state of Mississippi currently has 30,231 businesses that count as foreign-owned, or are owned by corporations, LLCs, unlimited liability partners or other business organizations. The list includes companies such …
Surveillance Powers Lapse with No Deal in Senate
The National Security Agency lost its authority at midnight to collect Americans' phone records in bulk, after GOP Sen. Rand Paul stood in the way of extending the fiercely contested …
Events
Community Events and Meetings
The Mississippi Freedom Summer 50th Anniversary Conference runs from June 25-29 at Jackson Convention Complex and Tougaloo College.
[Balko] Vanishingly Rare Misconduct Citations
In 2007, a court tried Sonya and Joseph Smith for felony murder in connection with the 2003 death of their 8-year-old son, Josef, who medical examiners said was beaten and …
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College Football Preview 2019
Summer is coming to a close, and that means college football is right around the corner. The season will kick off during the Labor Day weekend, as everyone officially says …
Blues Heritage as a Way to Boost the Economy
A new Mississippi Blues Trail marker was unveiled Wednesday to commemorate Jackson's contributions to American culture. The marker is in front of the King Edward Hotel, formerly known as the …
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Joe Biden and the Dixiecrats Who Helped His Career
Vice President Joe Biden talked about his mentor James O. Eastland at a rally for Democrat Doug Jones in Birmingham, Ala., in 2017.
Dr. Charles Kimball
Dr. Charles Kimball is a Baptist minister, but the focus of his scholarship has always been the religion of Islam. The professor of comparative religion at Wake Forest University has …
Biz Roundup
Thimblepress, Community Playground and Mississippi Physicians
Local design and letterpress company Thimblepress is a finalist in the 2014 Martha Stewart Living American Made Awards.
Books
Disaster: A Growth Industry
"The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism" (Picador USA, 2008, $16), is so well written and researched that you will find it as difficult to put down as anything …
Under Fire, Barbour Backtracks on Personhood Doubt
Gov. Haley Barbour is trying to unring a bell after raising concerns about the wording of Initiative 26, Mississippi's Personhood amendment, earlier this week on several cable news shows. (Watch …
Dawgs: Good or Great?
Amazing Sports debuts this issue and will be in every issue of the JFP. For daily (more or less) updates, see Doctor S' Amazing Sports Blog.
Biz Roundup
Fresh Market Mother's Day, MPB "Your Vote, Your Voice" and USAIBC Kentucky Derby Party
The Fresh Market is offering all-in-one, ready-to-cook brunch and dinner meals for Mother's Day. Customers can place their orders online and pick them up in the store.
Opening Shots
Content Provider's Note: Doctor S has lengthened his name and started writing for the print edition of JFP on a regular basis. So get off your ass and pick up …
The Best In Sports In 7 Days
High school baseball, MHSAA state championships (times TBA, Pearl): The North and South winners will meet in the best-of-three title series at Trustmark Park. The series involving Jackson-area teams are …
Biz Roundup
Musician's Emporium, Pig and Pint, Tax Credits and Employer Support
Musician's Emporium Bar & Grill, located at 642 Tombigbee St., in Jackson, celebrated its grand opening April 19.
NYC Bomb Plot Details Settle Little in NSA Debate
The Obama administration declassified a handful of details Tuesday that credited its PRISM Internet spying program with intercepting a key email that unraveled a 2009 terrorist plot in New York.
What if the SEC expands?
If the SEC can get the Aggies and Seminoles into the fold, it is likely they would want two more teams to form a 16-team super conference. Texas A&M joining …
