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  • JFP Person of the Day: Justin Vaughn

    Jackson Free Press – 12 mins ago  

    Justin Vaughn, a 26-year-old designer, is the founder of Jackson-area T-shirt screen-printing company, Unik Ink, pronounced "unique" ink. A lifelong resident of Madison, Vaughn graduated from the University of Mississippi in 2005 with a bachelor's degree in art, emphasizing graphic design. Full Story »

  • Dem Support for Power Grab Not Likely, Holland Says

    Jackson Free Press – 13 mins ago  

    Joint Legislative Budget Committee member Steve Holland, D-Plantersville, says House Democrats will not readily agree to hand Gov. Haley Barbour more power to personally cut the state budget. Full Story »

  • David Watkins

    Jackson Free Press – 1 hr 26 mins ago  

    David Watkins is an attorney who’s been haunting the city of Jackson for the last half-century. Though the Fondren resident has been all over the world, he says he always had to keep coming back to Jackson. “This is home. I’ve spent a lot of time in Europe. Full Story »

  • Free Flu Meds Available

    Jackson Free Press – Tue Nov 10, 10:57 am ET  

    The Mississippi State Department of Health is making antiviral medications available to uninsured and underinsured patients. In an agreement with selected pharmacies, the department is offering Tamiflu and Relenza from state stockpiles to Mississippians who can't afford them. Full Story »

  • “No Greater Love: Roy Wheat in Vietnam”

    Jackson Free Press – Tue Nov 10, 10:42 am ET  

    Fallen soldiers will be commemorated by this second annual Veterans' Day program. PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations. Full Story »

  • Barbour: U.S. wants to see Obama succeed because he’s black

    Jackson Free Press – Mon Nov 9, 10:27 pm ET  

    Remember a few years ago when Rush Limbaugh said that the media wanted to see Philadelphia Eagles QB Donovan McNabb succeed because he's black? In the same vein, Barbour has said the same about President Obama . He did, however, say that the president's policies are unpopular. Full Story »

  • Mississippi Authority Educational Television Board Meeting

    Jackson Free Press – Mon Nov 9, 8:12 pm ET  

    The MAET Board of Directors will conduct business concerning the operations of Mississippi Public Broadcasting (MPB). PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations. Full Story »

  • Auditions for Unframed Series: “Almost, Maine”

    Jackson Free Press – Mon Nov 9, 5:12 pm ET  

    Auditions are available for approximately three to four males and three to four females of all ages. Contact to schedule an audition. Full Story »

  • Levee Board Pushs Corps on Lakes Plans, Again

    Jackson Free Press – Mon Nov 9, 3:27 pm ET  

    At a meeting this morning, the Levee Board again pushed the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to justify the $4 million the Corps has said it will cost just to revisit the feasibility and costs of two controversial Lakes plans it says are unlikely to happen. Full Story »

  • Hood Fights Cyber Crime, Online Predators

    Jackson Free Press – Mon Nov 9, 2:42 pm ET  

    Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood continued his efforts to combat cyber crime today, unveiling an Internet safety video created in collaboration with Comcast Cable. The video, which will be available to Comcast subscribers and on the attorney general's Web site, is aimed at parents and children. Full Story »

  • JFP Person of the Day: Roy Wheat

    Jackson Free Press – Mon Nov 9, 2:27 pm ET  

    Some of the most honorable and selfless men and women in our country's history have served in the armed services. Mississippian Roy Wheat entered this category with a heroic, selfless act during the Vietnam War. Full Story »

  • Public Meetings and Community Events This Week

    Jackson Free Press – Mon Nov 9, 2:27 pm ET  

    Nov. 9 and 10, Southern Hospitality Conference at the Hilton Jackson (1001 E. County Line Rd.). The Mississippi Hotel and Lodging Association hosts this annual conference for the tourism and lodging industries in the state. Call 228-436-0630. Full Story »

  • Ida Weakens to Tropical Storm

    Jackson Free Press – Mon Nov 9, 10:57 am ET  

    This morning, the National Hurricane Center downgraded Ida from a hurricane to a tropical storm, with maximum sustained winds of 70 mph. Full Story »

  • Southern Hospitality Conference

    Jackson Free Press – Mon Nov 9, 10:12 am ET  

    The Mississippi Hotel and Lodging Association hosts this annual conference for the tourism and lodging industries in the state. PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations. Full Story »

  • Protesters Demand Epps Stop Inmate Abuse

    Jackson Free Press – Sat Nov 7, 11:42 pm ET  

    Members of the Southeastern Christian Association, Operation Help Civil Rights Group, and Mothers of Inmates protested outside Mississippi Department of Corrections headquarters on President Street in Jackson today, lobbying for fair treatment of sons and husbands who are inmates in MDOC correctional facilities. Full Story »

  • BREAKING: Health Care Reform Passes U.S. House 220-215

    Jackson Free Press – Sat Nov 7, 11:27 pm ET  

    One Republican joined 219 Democratic members of the U.S. Congress minutes ago to pass H.R. 3962 to reform health care in America. Rep. Joseph Cao, of the 2nd District of Louisiana joined Democrats to pass the legislation. Full Story »

  • 2009 Mississippi Black Leadership Summit

    Jackson Free Press – Sat Nov 7, 7:42 pm ET  

    Mississippi's African American leaders gather for this annual conference for elected officials. PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations. Full Story »

  • Orchestra Concert

    Jackson Free Press – Sat Nov 7, 7:12 pm ET  

    The Belhaven String Chamber Orchestra conducted by Mr. Song Xie will present “The Landing” by Belhaven music professor Dr. Andrew Mark Sauerwein and “Sinfonia for String Orchestra” from String Quartet No. 8, Op. 110 by Dmitri Shostakovich. These profound compositions elicit thoughtful reflection. Full Story »

  • Miss Mississippi Preliminaries

    Jackson Free Press – Sat Nov 7, 6:12 pm ET  

    The winners from these three scholarship pageants will advance to Miss Mississippi in July 2010. PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations. Full Story »

  • “A Salute to Our Mississippi Heroes”

    Jackson Free Press – Sat Nov 7, 11:12 am ET  

    The Brain Injury Association honors Dr. Ruth Fredericks, Wounded Warrior Carl Sampson, Nicole Marquez, Shirley Sampson, 172nd Airlift Wing and Dr. Huey McDaniel. Full Story »

  • 2009 Poker Run for Shared Roads

    Jackson Free Press – Sat Nov 7, 10:12 am ET  

    raise awareness for motorcycles on Mississippi's highways and roadways by joining the 2009 Poker Run for Shared Roads. Motorcycles, hot rods, and cars welcome to participate. Approximately 120-mile suggested route and prizes for top three hands. Full Story »

  • Hello Guest!

    Jackson Free Press – Sat Nov 7, 9:12 am ET  

    This annual event, put on by the grassroots National Alliance on Mental Illness, raises awareness for mental health. Full Story »

  • Jackson Audubon Society Monthly Family Bird Walk

    Jackson Free Press – Sat Nov 7, 8:12 am ET  

    Once a month, an expert bird-watcher from the Jackson Audubon Society leads a bird walk. PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations. Full Story »

  • Family Bird Walk

    Jackson Free Press – Sat Nov 7, 7:42 am ET  

    This monthly bird-watching activity, hosted by the Jackson Audubon Society, explores the wildlife of Mayes Lake. Bring binoculars, water, insect repellant and a snack. Full Story »

  • Walk for a Wish 5k

    Jackson Free Press – Fri Nov 6, 9:12 pm ET  

    The Millsaps College chapter of Chi Omega holds this 5k to benefit the Make-a-Wish Foundation. PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations. Full Story »

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