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  • “The Frog Princess”

    Jackson Free Press – 10 mins ago  

    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 »

  • Holiday Open House

    Jackson Free Press – 1 hr 10 mins ago  

    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 »

  • MDH Offering Free Flu Vaccines

    Jackson Free Press – 1 hr 25 mins ago  

    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 »

  • USM Morning Commencement Exercises

    Jackson Free Press – 2 hrs 10 mins ago  

    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 »

  • Thursday, December 17

    Jackson Free Press – Fri Dec 11, 1:12 am ET  

    You are not logged-in. To post a comment, you must be a registered user and logged in. Click here to register or click here to login. Dec 10, 2009 | 06:50 PM Weill Demands City's Fuelman Records Ironghost : I'm not seeing any evidence that Weill's the bad guy here. Full Story »

  • Holiday Shoe Drive

    Jackson Free Press – Thu Dec 10, 9:12 pm ET  

    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 »

  • “Jere Allen: 20 Years at Carol Robinson Gallery”

    Jackson Free Press – Thu Dec 10, 8:42 pm ET  

    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 »

  • Young Professional Alliance’s 2nd Annual Blue Tie Ball

    Jackson Free Press – Thu Dec 10, 8:12 pm ET  

    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 »

  • JFP Lounge at Pi(e) Lounge

    Jackson Free Press – Thu Dec 10, 7:42 pm ET  

    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 »

  • 4th Annual Christmas Gala

    Jackson Free Press – Thu Dec 10, 7:12 pm ET  

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

  • Holiday Wine Dinner

    Jackson Free Press – Thu Dec 10, 6:42 pm ET  

    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 »

  • Girl, 8, Shot at Boys & Girls Club

    Jackson Free Press – Thu Dec 10, 6:27 pm ET  

    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 »

  • “Crabs ‘n a Gallery” Artist Reception

    Jackson Free Press – Thu Dec 10, 6:12 pm ET  

    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 »

  • Howard Exec Pleads Guilty

    Jackson Free Press – Thu Dec 10, 5:12 pm ET  

    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 »

  • Developers Push a Lake for Downtown

    Jackson Free Press – Thu Dec 10, 2:57 pm ET  

    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 »

  • JFP Person of the Day: Michael Feldman

    Jackson Free Press – Thu Dec 10, 2:42 pm ET  

    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 »

  • Violent Crime Down; Property Crime Spikes

    Jackson Free Press – Thu Dec 10, 2:42 pm ET  

    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 »

  • Ridgeland Chamber of Commerce After Hours Meeting

    Jackson Free Press – Thu Dec 10, 2:12 pm ET  

    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 »

  • Marketing Strategies for Small Business

    Jackson Free Press – Thu Dec 10, 12:42 pm ET  

    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 »

  • Chief Coleman takes Oath of Office

    Jackson Free Press – Thu Dec 10, 10:57 am ET  

    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 »

  • The Mustard Seed Bells of Faith Hand Bell Choir Performance

    Jackson Free Press – Thu Dec 10, 10:12 am ET  

    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 »

  • Edible Ornaments Workshop

    Jackson Free Press – Thu Dec 10, 8:42 am ET  

    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 »

  • Wednesday, December 16

    Jackson Free Press – Thu Dec 10, 1:12 am ET  

    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 »

  • UMC Blood Drive

    Jackson Free Press – Wed Dec 9, 10:12 pm ET  

    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 »

  • Tuesday, December 15

    Jackson Free Press – Wed Dec 9, 9:42 pm ET  

    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 »

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