Camps for, Against Egypt President Clash in Cairo
For the first time since Egypt's new Islamist president took office, his supporters clashed with liberal and leftist protesters in Cairo, storming a stage erected by the opposition activists, smashing loudspeakers and tearing the structure down during competing rallies Friday.
Despite Debt Crisis, EU Wins Nobel Peace Prize
The European Union won the Nobel Peace Prize for fostering peace on a continent ravaged by war, yet the Norwegian prize jury warned Friday that the financial crisis challenging the bloc's unity could lead to a return to "extremism and nationalism."
10 Things to Know for Friday
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today.
Chamber Vision 2022: Health Care, Lake
The Jackson metropolitan area now has a 10-year plan in the fields of education, health care, economic development, infrastructure, public transportation, arts and culture and the aerospace industry.
Players of the Day: Jackson State Rushers
Sports are normally a bottom-line business, and that bottom line is: Did you win or did you lose? But sometimes, even in defeat, recognition should be given to a special accomplishment.
JFP Musical Artists to Watch: 2012
Every year in our music issue, the Jackson Free Press seeks out and writes about a slate of artists to watch in the local music scene.
Team Obama Hopes Veep Debate Halts GOP Momentum
Democrat Joe Biden and Republican Paul Ryan pull up a couple of chairs for a vice presidential debate that has mushroomed in importance since Mitt Romney's strong showing in the first presidential faceoff. This time, it's the Obama team looking to put the brakes on the other guy's momentum.
FBI Arrests 1 Current, 2 Former Cops
A Hinds County sheriff's deputy and two former law enforcement officers are among four people arrested by FBI agents on charges of conspiracy to commit an offense against the United States and theft of government property.
School Helps Traumatized Syrian Kids Heal
For many Syrian children traumatized and driven from their homes by their country's civil war, the opportunity to head back to school — even if it's in a dusty, wind-swept refugee camp — is a chance to return to a semblance of normalcy.
10 Things to Know for Thursday
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today.
Yemeni Security Officer for US Embassy Killed
A masked gunman assassinated a Yemeni security official who worked for the U.S. Embassy in a drive-by shooting Thursday near his home in the capital, officials said, adding the assault bore the hallmarks of al-Qaida's Yemen branch.
Can I Get A Witness?
Former Black Flag frontman Henry Rollins will bring his “Capitalism” tour to Duling Hall Sunday, Oct. 14.
A Stupendous Mechanism
“Frankenweenie” is an incredible piece of moving art, well suited for adults and younger audiences, but particularly for Burton fans, who will appreciate the homage to classic monster films.
The Right Call
Anyone who was watching the Atlanta Braves face the St. Louis Cardinals in a one-game wild card playoff on Friday night knows what I am talking about.
[The Slate] The Best In Sports In 7 Days
Plenty of sports to keep you warm as the temperatures begin to drop.
JFP Top 25: Week 7
I deemed last Saturday as “Showdown Saturday,” and it didn’t disappoint with top 25 teams dropping like flies.
Honor the Tree
People who garden can always find things to do. Sometimes, it seems we have too little time to actually enjoy our gardens. So why waste time, or a season, for that matter?
Prepare for an Early Frost
Some folks may remember that first frost came early for central Mississippi last year, at the end of October. While frost is a pleasant milestone of the seasons for most people, it can be tragedy for fall gardeners.
Who Dat Tailgate
The day after my wedding, a cousin gifted us with tickets to the Superdome, and I became initiated in Saints fever and have never looked back.
My Mother’s Wisdom
Clothes and shoes are an investment, and to look your best, they need the proper care.