AltWeeklies Wire
Night Ridersnew
Federal prosecutors say a white Rankin County gang's spree of race-fueled violence resulted in the death of James Craig Anderson, a black man, in June 2011.
Jackson Free Press |
R.L. Nave |
01-11-2013 |
Race & Class
11th-Hour 'Cliff' Deal: Mostly Band Aidnew
The U.S. Congress kept the entire electorate on tenterhooks for weeks over the "fiscal cliff"--mandatory tax expirations and spending cuts that Congress imposed on itself last year.
Jackson Free Press |
Ronni Mott |
01-11-2013 |
Economy
Streaky Saintsnew
Drew Brees threw for more than 5,000 yards this season—but he also threw 19 interceptions.
Jackson Free Press |
Bryan Flynn |
01-11-2013 |
Sports
Thinking Positive for the New Yearnew
Resolve to focus on the good things and let more positivity into your life this new year.
Jackson Free Press |
Jasmin S. Searcy |
01-11-2013 |
Commentary
What Happened to the Violence Against Women Act?new
Without reauthorization, increased protection for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault is at risk for the first time in 18 years.
Jackson Free Press |
Ronni Mott |
01-11-2013 |
Policy Issues
Remember Who Pays the Billnew
At the heart of every political decision, real people will be affected. No political ideology should ever take the place of doing what's best and right for the people--not to mention the state's economic strength.
Jackson Free Press |
JFP Editorial Board |
01-11-2013 |
Commentary
The Wedding Ordealnew
I'm not sure if you've noticed, but women can get a little worked up over weddings. In fact, I don't know if there is anything that turns sane women into frothing, frenzied, frantic lunatics faster.
Jackson Free Press |
Kathleen M. Mitchell |
01-11-2013 |
Commentary
Tags: Weddings
Good Organic Gardening Advice—for the South?new
Take advantage of the plentiful organic growing advice in these books and more.
Jackson Free Press |
JFP Staff |
01-05-2013 |
Gardening
Now, Now Weaves Intricate ‘Threads’new
Now, Now’s “Threads” is a consistent but imperfect album for the burgeoning young band.
Jackson Free Press |
Micah Smith |
01-05-2013 |
Music
Tags: Now, Now
L’Chayim!new
Cooking for the family can be a stressful endeavor for many different reasons, but for me it is simply about impressing those I love most.
Jackson Free Press |
Spencer Nessel |
01-05-2013 |
Food+Drink
Put a Cork in Itnew
Making your own wine corkboard is very easy and less expensive than those kits anyway. Just start with a fun and funky frame.
Jackson Free Press |
JFP Staff |
01-05-2013 |
Art
How Clinton, Miss. is Reducing Domestic Violencenew
Tamra Morgan was the driving force behind putting a batterer's intervention program into the Clinton judicial system's toolkit. The program has significantly reduced domestic violence in the city.
Jackson Free Press |
Ronni Mott |
01-05-2013 |
Crime & Justice
A Kinder, Gentler Unionnew
Picking on food stamps has long been a way to gather votes from people who don't bother to pay attention to who is poor and why (call them the 47-percenters).
Jackson Free Press |
Donna Ladd |
01-05-2013 |
Commentary
The Battle Over Schoolingnew
Rep. Cecil Brown was chairman of the House Education Committee for seven years. He believes the most important thing to ensure good education for Mississippi’s children is community involvement in schools.
Jackson Free Press |
Ronni Mott |
01-04-2013 |
Education
‘SAD’ But True: Coping with the Winter Bluesnew
Research shows that darker, colder months increase depression for many, specifically women and individuals between the ages of 18-30.
Jackson Free Press |
Jasmin S. Searcy |
12-28-2012 |
Health
