Jacksonian
John Sewell
John Sewell plays many roles in Jackson, from his day job as the director of corporate communications at Blue Cross Blue Shield to his position on at least five boards, …
Fare thee well, mes amis
Today is my last day here at the Free Press. Tomorrow I have to go back to Oxford for my final year at Ole Miss. I've been in the office …
Work excursion ... or an excuse for an all-girl road trip?
Last Thursday and Friday, three interns (including myself), one former intern and Donna took a field trip to South Mississippi for a story. Several stories, actually, but none of them …
Books
The Beginning
The Mississippi Sovereignty Commission, a state agency that spied on the activities of civil rights supporters, was what first led Eric Etheridge to the haunting mug shots of the Freedom …
Stop, In The Name of My Textbook
After nearly two months on the job, I think I've finally decided what is my favorite part of being an editorial intern
Talk
'What's the Rush?'
The Jackson Public School Board began their search for a new superintendent after Earl Watkins announced April 7 that he would not renew his contract when it expires in June …
Jacksonian
Caroline Hobbs
Caroline Hobbs fell into her unconventional vocation as a bail bondswoman "through a bad boyfriend."
The Rocky Road (unfortunately, I'm not talking about ice cream)
For some reason, sitting at the computer position makes my right shoulder ache. Just that one. It's like scapula tunnel syndrome. I'm going to need a deep tissue massage before …
Four Things
Things I've Learned Since I've Been at the JFP:
1. Always park across the street. When I went to interview the Lettuce Ladies (on my second day) I parked directly in the parking lot of the gas station where …
Columbia Training School Removes Last Girls
After years of documented abuse and consequent lawsuits, Columbia Training School is finally closing its doors to troubled girls.
Talk
Lettuce Goes Vegan
It's not surprising that 100 people would flock to the sight of two women wearing nothing but lettuce bikinis. But last Wednesday, May 28, it seemed that the majority of …
