Jackson Free Press

JPD and JFD Chiefs Confirmed

The Jackson City Council unanimously approved Mayor Chokwe Lumumba's nominees for fire and police chief at Thursday night's meeting.

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DeLaughter to Plead Guilty to Misleading Feds

Suspended Hinds County Circuit Court Judge Bobby DeLaughter is expected to plead guilty tomorrow in U.S. District Court in Aberdeen. The plea will likely spell an end to a five-count …

‘Collective Vision’: Lynch Street Repaving, Multi-Use Path Underway in West Jackson

A resurfaced Lynch Street and a new multi-use path in west Jackson officially got underway this week, Mississippi Central District Transportation Commissioner Willie Simmons and Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba announced …

Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Museum Honors Howlin' Wolf, Local Artists

Blues legend Howlin' Wolf is among the latest additions to the hall of fame at the Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience, along with country singer Charley Pride, folk rock singer …

Life Sentence in 2011 Shooting Death

A Jackson man has been given a life sentence for a 2011 murder.

QUIZ: How Stressed Are You?

I think it is a good idea to do a mental self-examination once in a while. Let's start here, shall we?

Kwanzaa's coming up

I was excited to see that Yahoo! Avatars had a few Kwanzaa backgrounds.

At least this is something I don't have to keep sending feedback for. I've asked for dreadlocks and for them to move the Afro out of the Halloween section, but …

Goodbye, Bobby DeLaughter

Ever since the former Judge Bobby DeLaughter's plea deal with the feds was announced last week, with him headed to prison, we've heard the words "Cedric Willis" come out of …

The Swami Speaks

It's that time of year again ... college football season. As always, Dr. S is here to tell you who's going to do what and why. But just remember, these …

Controversy on Farish Street

The Farish Street District Redevelopment Ad Hoc Committee and Jackson Mayor Frank Melton lobbed complaints about the lack of development progress in the Farish Street Entertainment District at a public …

Anthony Dixon

A large portion of Mississippi will root for the New Orleans Saints this Saturday. Certainly, the residents of the capital city will hope that Drew Brees and company win the …

Despite Big Backers, Robinson Mum on Hinds 2 Race

One might expect Willie Earl Robinson to be riding high and ready to shout from the rooftops after landing several big endorsements in the Hinds County Democratic primary for District …

Sir, You Forgot Your Leg

You've got to read it to believe it.

NAMIWalks 2007: another successful year!

Our team raised $129.93, and my T-shirt design won 3rd place. Also, two team members won door prizes. What a great day!

19 Ethiopians turn their cameras onto their own lives

Nineteen Ethiopians turn their cameras onto their own lives and invite you to share their very personal perspectives. From diverse backgrounds and different parts of the country, their photographs give …

Tamale King

Willie Harmon, 65, founder and patriarch of the Hot Tamale Heaven family, is at first skeptical about talking over the phone. But once he realizes we are talking tamales, he …

Cadet Colonel Seggie McClendon

A senior at Wingfield high school, Cadet Colonel Seggie McClendon is a positive role model for his school and a symbol of the potential of young people.

Wild Wrangler

Willie Bennett is the Animal Care Supervisor at the Jackson Zoo.

[Viewpoint] My Mississippi Delta

Being born in the Bolivar County hospital on a sweltering day in August is just about my chief claim to credibility as a writer. I was raised in the Mississippi …

[JoAnne] Tell Me the Truth

<b>No Amount Of Lovin'

Q. I'm thinking about getting married. What is the one best piece of advice you can give me?