Bill O'Reilly Out at Fox News Channel After 20 Years
Fox News Channel's parent company fired Bill O'Reilly on Wednesday following an investigation into harassment allegations, bringing a stunning end to cable television news' most popular program and one that came to define the bravado of his network over 20 years.
The Days of Deejays
As an artist who came up in the early-2000s hip-hop scene and still performs today, New York native Sam Zornow, whom fans know as DJ Shiftee, has experienced two different eras of deejaying.
Through the Keyhole
The keyhole garden is a great option for those of us with small backyards or small budgets.
Bottles and Bubbles: 2017 Wine Tasting
It's the 2017 Spring Food issue, which means one thing: JFP staffers gathered together to try some more wine.
Downtown's Sweet Restoration
The JFP recently talked to Elizabeth Augustine over the phone about her journey to Sugar Ray's, the business itself and its place in the landscape of a changing downtown Jackson.
How Gov. Phil Bryant Is Hurting Mississippi
In my personal journey in the fight for fairness, equality and progress, I have come to a stark conclusion: Gov. Phil Bryant is single-handedly preventing our state from progressing and moving forward.
Much Ado About Flooding: How 'One Lake' Could Change the Pearl River
People like to settle near rivers due to their need for water, good soil and potential food sources a river can provide, not to mention recreation. Still, it is important to remember that flooding is a natural part of a life of a river, Ben Emanuel of the American Rivers Association says.
To My Unborn Daughter
I'm here to remind you of the truth. Warriors flow through your veins—brown women who integrated schools, survived Jim Crow. Slavery and Manifest Destiny are a part of your DNA.
Where the City’s Sidewalk Begins: Real Solutions
What does Jackson need? The most often griped-about, joked-about and discussed surface-level fix in this city are potholes.
Alyssa Bryant
At 12 years old, Alyssa Bryant got sick, and it was two more years before doctors diagnosed her with Crohn's Disease. After years in and out of hospitals, she decided to take her health into her own hands at age 19.
Fire Marshal Distributes 300 Free Smoke Alarms
The Mississippi insurance commissioner is distributing about 300 smoke alarms in an effort to reduce fire deaths.
Revealing ‘Rigoletto’
The latest production from the Mississippi Opera, "Rigoletto," may be a recognizable name even for people who aren't versed in the classics.
Beer: If It Looks Good, Drink It
I've always loved this particular phrase from "Bizarre Foods" host Andrew Zimmern: "If it looks good, eat it."
Stop Summer Learning Loss with Structured Programs
In a recent conversation with a patient, she inquired about what the best scenario for her children would be during summer vacation.
UPDATED: Teens Quiz Mayor Hopefuls on Crime, Sidewalks and Myths About Youth
Five teenagers of the Mississippi Youth Media Project challenged seven mayoral candidates during Jackson's first Youth Mayoral Forum held at Provine High School Monday evening.
Sweet & Sauer, Innovate Mississippi, Fondren Renaissance and Else School of Management
Lauren Rhoades, a Denver native and owner of Sweet & Sauer, is hosting a grand opening for Sweet & Sauer Fermentation Kitchen on Thursday, April 27, at The Hatch in Midtown from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Officer Allen "Junior" Harper
Recently, the City of Jackson, Presidential Hills Neighborhood and the Jackson State University family celebrated the homegoing of a wonderful police officer, neighbor and Tiger. Officer Allen Harper passed away recently after suffering injuries from an accident when a car pulled in front of him while he was riding his motorcycle.
Mississippi Congressmen Decline Forum Invites
The Mississippi congressional delegation will not attend public forums set up by constituents in Northeast Mississippi.
Jackson Plans to Pursue New Orleans Pelicans NBA Team
The City of Jackson will submit a formal letter of intent to the National Basketball Association to pursue a development-league affiliate for the New Orleans Pelicans today.
JPS Teenagers to Question Mayoral Candidates at YMP-PTA Forum Today
Teenagers will take center stage at Jackson's first Youth Mayoral Forum on Monday, April 17, in the Provine High School auditorium.