AltWeeklies Wire
Come Out as an Allynew
Human beings, not just LGBT individuals, should never face such unfathomable discrimination.
Jackson Free Press |
Emory Williamson |
09-29-2012 |
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
Celebrating 10 Yearsnew
Not everything about the JFP's first 10 years has been easy.
Jackson Free Press |
Todd Stauffer |
09-21-2012 |
Media
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
Mind Over Weightnew
Your attitude can determine success in any challenge, including weight loss.
Jackson Free Press |
Jasmin Searcy and M.S. |
09-16-2012 |
Health
The 'How' of Weight Lossnew
Reaching and maintaining a healthy weight isn't about depriving yourself.
Jackson Free Press |
Timothy Quinn and MD |
09-16-2012 |
Health
Climate Change: Real or Not?new
In 2008—back when President Barack Obama was a candidate—then-Sen. Obama promised to take on global warming.
Jackson Free Press |
Ronni Mott |
09-16-2012 |
Environment
The Water Also Risesnew
In the ecological balance between droughts and floods, Where do Mississippi farmers—and consumer prices—stand?
Jackson Free Press |
Adia Wallace |
09-16-2012 |
Disasters
Isaac Churns Up Oil, Questionsnew
Hurricane Isaac disturbed oil from the 2010 BP disaster, washed up on Gulf beaches.
Jackson Free Press |
R.L. Nave |
09-16-2012 |
Disasters
Tags: Hurricane Isaac
Water: Refreshingly Healthynew
Agua. Wasser. Eau. Voda. Maji. Regardless of what you call it, water serves the same function. Water is a necessary element; regardless of race, gender or age, we all need it.
Jackson Free Press |
ShaWanda Jacome |
09-02-2012 |
Health
Where Voter ID Stands in Mississippinew
After years of unsuccessfully trying to get the Mississippi Legislature to pass a voter ID law, last November, state conservatives put the issue of voter ID to the state's voters.
Jackson Free Press |
Ronni Mott |
08-31-2012 |
Policy Issues
Flipping the 'Race Card'new
I almost spewed coffee all over my screen. I had just opened a "Haley Barbour" news alert and read that our esteemed former governor had accused Democrats of playing the "race card."
Jackson Free Press |
Donna Ladd |
08-31-2012 |
Race & Class
Tags: Racism in Mississippi
The New Immigration Fightnew
Maria Mazy, 19, is a naturalized US citizen who fears a Mississippi crackdown on immigration would destroy the peace and tranquility that she loves about America.
Jackson Free Press |
R.L. Nave |
08-31-2012 |
Immigration
Making Good Decisionsnew
I inform my patients of the importance of eating healthy and exercising, but few patients take my advice on the first visit. The most common excuse is that they don't have time.
Jackson Free Press |
Dr. Timothy Quinn |
08-17-2012 |
Health
Laura and the Fly Trapnew
One thing that everyone can agree on is that we all have made our fair share of regrettable decisions based on our emotions. Show me one person who hasn't, and I will show you 10 people who have undeniably made a ton.
Jackson Free Press |
Jasmin S. Searcy |
08-17-2012 |
Health
