Jackson Free Press

Luis Caballero

Luis Caballero was born in Puerto Rico and raised in Miami, Fla., where he found it hard to stay out of trouble. "The streets of Miami were not nice," he …

Stir Up Something Saucy

I recently attended my 40th high-school reunion, and many of us have changed. I could not remember some classmates at first, but looking back at old high school pictures, I …

The Partisan Blindfold

Passing a new tax in this political climate is like jumping into a pit of volcanic lava.

Media's Need for Speed

One of the year's largest stories didn't catch anyone by surprise.

Eight Years is Enough

Change is not a word a lot of people are comfortable with, especially in the South. But if you're frustrated with partisan politics, perhaps you should see fit to just …

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[My Turn] Cole a Good Choice

Rickey L. Cole is the new chairman of the Mississippi Democratic Party.

Driving Green

Only one thing is better than driving on a Mississippi road trip, and that is being a passenger on a Mississippi road trip.

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The Baddest Show on Dirt

Frank "Penny" Edwards saw a black cowboy for the first time when he was in his late 20s. Before then, he didn't know they even existed. Now, decades later, he …

The Flying Dreams of Randy Everett

Wes Montgomery, John Coltrane and especially power guitarist Jimi Hendrix influence musician and artist Randy Everett.

[The Slate] The Best In Sports In 7 Days

July is a big month in sports, with the Tour de France, the 2012 London Olympics and golf's British Open all held this month.

Fondren Freedom Fest

Fondren After 5 is going patriotic. On Thursday, July 5, from 5 to 8 p.m. the Fondren Association of Businesses hosts the Fondren Freedom Fest, an Independence Day festival featuring …

On the Road with Josh Hailey

Josh Hailey loves every second of his couch hopping, frequent gas stops and random interviews with Arizona Border Control as he road-trips across America, collecting faces and moments for his …

This Man Wants to Be Mayor

Jackson mayoral candidate Jonathan Lee believes in opportunity: "I think it's fair to point out, too, that I'm not a corporate guy. I run a business on the corner of …

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Eight Years in, State Still Neglecting Kids

The foster home was not a haven for the little girl no one cared about. One of the people living in the home was a convicted rapist.

Iron Horse Grill Reborn?

Capital Hotel Associates got good news Wednesday when the Jackson Redevelopment Authority authorized a contribution agreement with the city to help fund the developer's Iron Horse Grill and Mississippi Music …

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City Seizing 32 Properties

The city of Jackson plans to use eminent domain to secure 32 pieces of property in north Jackson as part of a project to connect East County Line and West …

Bye Sportsman's Lodge, Hello Jackson Square, N.U.T.S.

Several new businesses will open at Jackson's largest outdoor shopping center July 21.

Stokes Appealing to Supremes

LaRita Stokes won a Jackson City Council seat, only to have the election overturned. Now, she's appealing.

Rhetoric May Save Clinic

State lawmakers and executives may have bitten themselves in the behind when they opened their mouths to boast about effectively ending abortion in the state with House Bill 1390.

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Trell Kimmons

The march to London and 2012 Summer Olympic track and field events began June 24 in Eugene, Ore., at the U.S. Olympic Trial, where the men's 100-meter dash was held.