Jackson Free Press

Mississippi native and St. Richard’s student Elizabeth Dampier makes her film debut as Young Tiana in the Disney animated movie. Showtimes at 1, 4, 6:50 and 9 p.m. Full Story »

Stained glass, fused glass, glass mosaics, clay sculpture, animal and heart-shaped rattles, and pottery. Stained glass supplies and workshop gift certificates also available. Full Story »

The Mississippi State Department of Health is now offering free vaccines for the H1N1 flu, commonly known as swine flu, to Mississippians. Residents 6 months of age or older can get either the injectable vaccine or the nasal-spray vaccine free at any MSDH at any county health department. Full Story »

Fall commencement activities will begin in the morning for graduates in the College of Arts & Letters, Health, Honors and University Libraries in the Reed Auditorium. Full Story »

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Please bring gently worn and new shoes to be donated to Dress for Success, Stewpot Homeless Shelter and Operation Shoestring. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. both days. Full Story »

Allen will be on hand Thursday to make personal inscriptions – all books are already signed and in an edition of 250. The book is priced at $125. The book features an introduction by former Oxonian, Mary Warner. Full Story »

Music by Faze 4. Advance ticket prices until Dec. 9. PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations. Full Story »

Come enjoy a special JFP "Creative Class" martini, free munchies and lots of fellowship with fellow Jackson creatives and progressives. PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations. Full Story »

PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations. Full Story »

Enjoy a four-course dinner with specially-paired wines. PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations. Full Story »

An 8-year-old girl was shot in the head while sitting inside the Boys & Girls Club on Sykes Road at around 2:30 p.m. today, according to Jackson police. The unidentified girl was reportedly doing her homework when a bullet came from outside. Full Story »

The art exhibit features mostly crabs and some coastal wildlife. Featured works by Jimmy Allen, J. Michael Harris, Amber Peterson and others. Local author Daxx Danzig will also be on hand signing copies of his new book, "From Acid to the Body of Christ." Full Story »

Jose Humberto Gonzalez, 45, former personnel director at Howard Industries in Laurel, Miss., pleaded guilty yesterday to conspiracy related to the company's hiring of undocumented immigrants. Full Story »

Jackson developer David Watkins, whose ventures include the King Edward Hotel and the Farish Street entertainment district, unveiled plans for a downtown lake and riverwalk at a media event yesterday. Full Story »

Radio quipster Michael Feldman has been compared to Groucho Marx, though without the cigar and brothers. A lapsed schoolteacher and failed cab driver, he has been hosting the comedy quiz radio show "Michael Feldman's Whad'Ya Know?" since 1985. Full Story »

Major crimes in Jackson rose 11.9 percent last week, with a drop in violent crime not enough to offset a spike in property crimes, according to weekly statistics released at a Jackson Police Department meeting today. Full Story »

Includes a new member reception. PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations. Full Story »

Learn how to effectively promote your business. PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations. Full Story »

Jackson Police Chief Rebecca Coleman took the oath of office Wednesday afternoon. Supreme Court Justice James Graves administered the oath, after a speech of faint regret by Jackson State University President Ronald_Mason , who surrendered Coleman as director of JSU public safety when Mayor Harvey Johnson appointed her as chief in October. Full Story »

Since 1981, the 18-member hand bell choir has performed for area churches and groups across the south. The choir is led by trained musicians and music therapists. Full Story »

Children of all ages enjoy making and decorating show-stopping stained glass and gingerbread cookies. Your imagination will run wild as you work with colorful sparkling sugars, edible glitter, royal icing and decoratifs. Full Story »

History Is Lunch: Lee Arco presents "Current Research at the Jaketown Site" at the Old Capitol Museum at noon. Free admission, bring your own lunch, coffee and water provided; call 601-576-6857. Full Story »

Donate blood and save a life. Mississippi Blood Services will be taking donations in a donor coach at Blair E. Batson Hospital. Please bring ID. PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations. Full Story »

Nathan Glenn's cooking demo is at The Auditorium (622 Duling Ave.) at 6 p.m. Call 601-982-0002 for admission prices. … "Crowned for Christmas" performance at Kismet's Restaurant (315 Crossgates Blvd., Brandon) at 6:30 p.m. $38; call 601-825-8380. Full Story »