You & JFP: Taylor Hildebrand and Valley Gordon
“I travel-nursed around the country for five years, but always knew I’d come back to Jackson.”
Question o' the Week: What is your favorite Jackson music moment?
Here at the JFP we've talked and remembered our favorite music moments that happened in J-town. Jubilee Jam, KISS, and a great many others. So we wanna know: what's yours?
YOUR TAKE: The Delusion and Paranoia of ‘Obama’s America 2016
“What amazes me about the stance of the film and the filmmaker is the premise that being anti-colonial is something to be feared."
Council Turns Against Curfews
After years of supporting a city curfew for minors, but having no facility in which to hold them, the Jackson City Council’s discourse appears to be changing on the subject of what to do with young people after dark.
Give It to Me ... Local?
OK, when Rick James told us to “Give it me, baby,” we got it. But when The Clarion-Ledger plasters its new saying—“Give It * to Me Local.
Election 2012, Illustrated: Debt and Jobs
In an election year, the one thing that is curiously missing are facts.
Proud Geek
Sheena Allen created her first app because she needed it to keep up with her checkbook. Now, she doesn’t know how to stop.
Debate Cheers and Boos
Now that fall and the presidential election are here, Jojo is ready to make things happen for his loyal customers and faithful staff.
Stinker Quote Of The Week: "Numbers"
“Unbelievable jobs numbers..these Chicago guys will do anything..can’t debate so change numbers”
Artists To Watch 2012: Darius Brown
Brown is a true believer of the phrase "every opportunity is preparing you for the next opportunity."
All Labor Has Worth
Making a difference in Mississippi can be an uphill fight. King and Randolph would be the first to tell them.
Jackson's Musical Family Affair, Illustrated
Like beer and crawfish or bluesician Jackie Bell singing along to rap, the capital city's music scene combines tastes and genres from across the board; collaborations are taking over.
Bryant Thrusts Miss. Into Immigration Suit
Gov. Phil Bryant has signed Mississippi onto a federal lawsuit against the Obama administration for the president's recent decision to stop deporting young undocumented immigrants living in the U.S.
Girls Behaving Badly
Just remember, ladies, that when two people get into a fight in public, it's hard to tell who the fool is.
Artists To Watch 2012: Benjamin Cone III and Worship
Born in Jackson in 1974 to renowned Malaco recording artist, the Rev. Benjamin Cone Jr. and his wife, Louise Dixon-Cone, Benjamin Cone III is the gifted and rightful heir to their gospel and music ministry.
Artists To Watch 2012: Chasing Edom
Chasing Edom's sound is eclectic and draws the listener into the sounds of the bass guitar, the drums and the voice of lead singer White.
Artists To Watch 2012: A+ Plus
When I listen to A+ Plus, I hear the smoothness of J. Cole, the ruggedness of Tupac and country-boy flavor of UGK all rolled into one artist.
Artists To Watch 2012: Zach Lovett
"My heart is in the banjo," he says about his favorite instrument. "I'll play the fire out of it if I get the chance."