AltWeeklies Wire
The Icing on the Cakenew
An unexpected detail—such as icing insects—can make a traditional wedding cake unforgettable.
Jackson Free Press |
JFP Staff |
11-16-2012 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Wedding Cakes
Obamacare vs. Romneycarenew
The Kaiser Commission on Medicaid and the Uninsured analyzed the impact of the House Republican budget on Medicaid at the national and state levels, releasing an issue paper on the subject in October.
Jackson Free Press |
JFP Staff |
11-04-2012 |
Economy
Energy And LGBT Illustratednew
November the 6th is around the corner, so it's time to re-evaluate the facts and vote.
Jackson Free Press |
JFP Staff |
11-01-2012 |
LGBT
My Ghost of Duff Greennew
Co-founder and videographer Rob Hood, co-founder and lead investigator David Childers and investigator Kassie Kirby chase the mysteries and spirits of the South as members of the Delta Paranormal Project.
Jackson Free Press |
JFP Staff |
10-26-2012 |
Commentary
Tags: Delta Paranormal Project
Defense, Illustratednew
Even the military gets kicked in the face when it comes to fact-checking.
Jackson Free Press |
JFP Staff |
10-26-2012 |
Commentary
Tags: Defense Spending
Election 2012, Illustrated: Debt and Jobsnew
In an election year, the one thing that is curiously missing are facts. They are often misquoted, embellished, or to the point of being completely ignored.
Jackson Free Press |
JFP Staff |
10-11-2012 |
Elections
Cheers to an Ally!new
"But this article also speaks in a larger sense to those in the Republican Party who profess not to be homophobic privately but stand by silently and enable their party to be run to appeal to the many homophobic bigots (a redundant term for the dunderheads who direct social policy for the GOP) in the party's base. Enabling bigotry when one is not a bigot is even worse to me."
Jackson Free Press |
JFP Staff |
10-05-2012 |
LGBT
A Brief History of 'The City's Smart Alternative'new
The Jackson Free Press started with no money but a big dream.
Jackson Free Press |
JFP Staff |
09-21-2012 |
Media
Tags: Altweeklies
JFP's Biggest Storiesnew
Over the years, the Jackson Free Press has dug in deep on a number of big stories and topics that produced major results for the city and state. Here are our biggest.
Jackson Free Press |
JFP Staff |
09-21-2012 |
Media
Tags: Jackson Free Press
The Challenge of Growing Tomatoesnew
A favorite of home gardeners—urban, suburban or rural—are tomatoes.
Jackson Free Press |
JFP Staff |
08-06-2012 |
Gardening
Tags: Growing Tomatoes
Amazing Teens: Students Making a Differencenew
If there is anything that is too often overlooked, it's just how many amazing young people there are in our communities.
Jackson Free Press |
JFP Staff |
04-26-2012 |
Culture
St. Patrick's in the Southnew
The Mal's St. Paddy's Parade is one of the most popular and successful public events in Mississippi, and one of the largest St. Patrick's Day parades in the United States.
Jackson Free Press |
JFP Staff |
03-15-2012 |
Travel
Tags: St. Patrick's Day
Cold Cases Bill Must Passnew
Oklahoma Sen. Tom Colburn has put a hold on vital civil rights legislation because of budget concerns -- but the bill costs less than a 20th of 1 percent of the Department of Justice's budget.
Jackson Free Press |
JFP Staff |
06-28-2007 |
Commentary
Kerry for President; Thompson for Congressnew
As Bush's lead shrinks in Mississippi, the Jackson Free Press chooses the "reality-based" choice for president. It also calls for the reelection of Bennie Thompson, Mississippi's most progressive, and only African American, congressman and recommends voting no on the state's anti-gay marriage amendment.
Jackson Free Press |
JFP Staff |
10-27-2004 |
Commentary
