Jackson Free Press

Tammy Faye Messner loses battle with cancer

Messner passed away Friday morning. She was 65.

ARTICLE: Nigerian elected first Black mayor in Ireland

Congratulations to Rotimi Adebari, the first black mayor of Portlaoise, Ireland.

Civil Rights and the Blues

The ACLU of Mississippi is having its annual membership meeting at the 930 Blues Cafe, on North Congress Street, on Friday, July 20, at 6 p.m. The ACLU will honor …

ARTICLE: Morgan crowned Miss Mississippi 2007

Kimberly Morgan, Miss Heritage, is the second African American in history to receive the honor. The first was Toni Seawright in 1987.

Make Your Own Pet Food

Ever since the pet food recall, I've been worried about what my cat, Sunshine, and my mom's dog, Midnight, have been eating. I've been reading labels to avoid anything with …

Protect Yourself From Auto Burglary

Why am I typing this at 4:30 AM? My sister called and said that someone broke into her van and stole her car radio. Before you say, "I'm leaving Jackson," …

Wake Up Jackson Silent Protest - POSTPONED

We will be standing on Mill Street near A-1 Pallets with protest signs beginning at 10 AM. Please feel free to join us. We'll probably be there for a couple …

Pat Fordice has died.

I'm waiting for more info, but I just saw the announcement on WJTV. I'll get back to you.

UPDATE: WJTV Link

The Road Trip Issue

For some, a vacation just isn't a vacation unless they get on a plane, take a cab to a resort and spend their days baking at the pool. Putting aside …

Short Political Quiz

...and I do mean SHORT. Check it out.

My results:

Wake Up Jackson Blog Contest

If you would like a free bumper sticker, keep reading.

There is an entry on the

The Other Ridgeway Incident

This week, I will begin a journey across the hemispheres to Auckland, New Zealand. I am moving for reasons that begin with my parents' departure for Auckland nine months ago …

Charles Tisdale: RIP

From WAPT:

JACKSON, Miss. -- Jackson civil rights leader Charles Tisdale is in critical condition and on life support at a local hospital, officials confirmed Monday.

Wake Up Jackson Meeting Sunday, July 8

I look forward to seeing you.

There will be an informal meeting on Sunday, July 8th, at the Metrocenter Food Court from 3:00 to 5:00. This will give members a chance to get to know each …

Book Party to Honor JFP Award Winners

The Merry Month Of June

Unlike many fellow Jacksonians, I actually look forward to the month of June, despite the impending heat and humidity. That's partly because it's Jubilee!JAM Month—and this year the Jackson Free …

Wake Up Jackson! - Phase III

Wake Up Jackson Civic Association

The organization is now registered with the Secretary of State's office. Also, we now have an address for correspondence:

Ben Allen Resigns From City Council

City Council President Ben Allen announced his resignation from the City Council today. His resignation will be effective Friday, June 22.

The NAMIWalks Fundraiser is back! Help me "Stomp Out The Stigma of Mental Illness"!

I am writing you today to tell you about an upcoming event that I am participating in that is both very important and very exciting to me. It is NAMIWalks …

JFP Wins Top Honors for Melton Investigation, Cedric Feature, Africa Columns

The Jackson Free Press took first, second and third places in the Association of Alternative Newsweeklies Awards, which were just announced at the convention in Portland, Ore.