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City Should be More Proactive on Siemens Oversight
Nearly four months ago, Jackson's Director of Public Works Kishia Powell brought the Siemens water-meter project to a screeching halt when one of her deputies discovered a major mistake that …
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 …
Politics
Raising a Women's Movement
Despite what state leaders like Gov. Phil Bryant say about how great Mississippi is for women, a coalition of female advocates, business owners and lawmakers say the state has a …
Editor's Note
Congrats to Staff and Freelancers: It’s Award Season!
Spring weather, barbecue and canned beer on ice mean a little something extra at the Jackson Free Press in the month of May, because it's also the annual announcement era …
Cover
Tests on Trial
Statewide, 14.83 percent of third graders—5,612 students—failed to reach the minimum score needed for entrance into fourth grade on the first test.
Music
A Closer Look at ‘Crossroads’
Brandon, Miss., singer-songwriter Tommy Ray and I have crossed paths on more than a few occasions, usually with me catching the tail end of his sets at Bonny Blair's Irish …
Biz Roundup
Farewell to Cherokee Inn, Zoo Signs and MEMA Emergency Center
The Cherokee Drive Inn (1410 Old Square Road), long-time Best of Jackson winner for Best Dive Bar and Best Hangover Food, has closed down.
Obama Urges Senate to Renew Phone-Records Program
President Barack Obama is urging the Senate to renew the government's power to search Americans' telephone records, saying public safety demands it.
Senate Expected to Act on NSA Collection of Phone Records
The fate of the bulk collection of American phone records by the National Security Agency is now before the Senate, in what is increasingly looking like a game of legislative …
Clinton's Benghazi Emails Show Correspondence with Adviser
Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton received monthly missives about the growing unrest in Libya from a longtime friend who was previously barred by the White House from working …
House Presses Senate to Pass Domestic Surveillance Changes
The White House and House leaders urged the Senate on Thursday to take up a bill that would end the National Security Agency's collection of American phone records while preserving …
B.B. King to be Laid to Rest Next Week in Mississippi Delta
The body of blues legend B.B. King will return next week to the Mississippi Delta where his life and career began.
IS Group Seizes Part of Ancient Town of Palmyra in Syria
Islamic State militants seized parts of the ancient town of Palmyra in central Syria on Wednesday after fierce clashes with government troops, renewing fears the extremist group would destroy the …
City & County
Jackson Eyes Federal DOT Grants
Mayor Tony Yarber hopes Uncle Sam can help the City of Jackson with some of its infrastructure challenges.
Cover
Five Reasons You Should Go to Fondren Public
It wasn't until recently that I first visited Best of Jackson award winner Fondren Public. But when I went, I loved it. Here are five reasons why you should, too.
Biz Roundup
Firefly Festival, Public Works Week and Merit Health
The Firefly Festival will take place Saturday, June 13, from 6 to 10 p.m. The event will feature live music and entertainment throughout the evening and will serve as a …
City & County
Yarber: Infrastructure Red Tape Hurts Black Cities
Mayor Tony Yarber feels like he's between a rock and a hard place when it comes to addressing Jackson's failing infrastructure.
Person of the Day
B.B. King
B.B. King believed anyone could play the blues, and that "as long as people have problems, the blues can never die."
Music
B.B. King Dead at Age 89
B.B. King, whose scorching guitar licks and heartfelt vocals made him the idol of generations of musicians and fans while earning him the nickname King of the Blues, died late …
Kerry Fills in NATO Allies on Putin Meeting
A day after lengthy talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry was filling in allies during a gathering of NATO foreign ministers in the southern …
