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Puckett Honored by MSHOF
From a Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame release: Ben Puckett, a businessman and philanthropist who was passionate about Mississippi sports, will receive the second annual Rube Award at the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum’s 51induction banquet August 2. The Rube Award, named for long-time Mississippi Sports Hall of …
Lumumba Responds to Health Claims
Jackson Mayor Chokwe Lumumba maintains that he is well enough to lead Jackson for the next four years, despite an article that appeared in Wednesday's edition of the Clarion-Ledger bringing his health into question. Reporters raised questions Lumumba's health during the mayoral race, and notions that his well-being would interfere …
Lumumba Withdraws From Another Case
Jackson Mayor Chokwe Lumumba is attempting to end his representation of another client, Reggae star Buju Banton, in Tampa, Fla. The withdrawal comes on the heels of the news from Oktibbeha County, where Lumumba last week relinquished his role in the murder case against Archie Quinn, which was scheduled to …
Lumumba Calls for Budget Increase
Mayor Chokwe Lumumba at today's special meeting of the Jackson City Council put forth a $502.5 million budget proposal, which represents a 43.3 percent increase in spending over last year's budget of $350.8 million, to be funded by rate increases on water and sewer services and a return of "overfunding" …
Spoiled on Football
Last night was a treat. The football season officially kicked off with No. 1 Brandon defeating No. 6 Madison Central 21-14 in front of an estimated crowd of 9,000 interested onlookers at Madison's Jaguar Field. The Bulldogs (1-0) broke a 14-14 tie late in the fourth quarter on a 7-yard …
City Sets Town Hall Meeting To Discuss Rate Hikes
The City of Jackson will host a town hall meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 28. at Anderson United Methodist Church South at 1315 West McDowell Road to give residents a chance to discuss and ask questions about the mayor's proposed rate hikes on water and sewer services. A …
Mysterious Package at JWHO Causes Stir
An unmarked package delivered to Jackson Women's Health Organization Tuesday afternoon caused a few minutes of panic and prompted the Jackson Police Department to respond by sending the bomb squad and several police cars. JWHO, the only abortion clinic in the state, called police to report the package, according to …
JRA Meets Behind Closed Doors
The monthly meeting of the Jackson Redevelopment Authority was uneventful Wednesday morning, at least in the portion of the meeting open to the public. For the first hour of the meeting, which began at 10 a.m., board members discussed issues it has had in regards to Union Station, including repeated …
ZAPP Collecting Letters of Support for Zoo
An email distributed by former mayoral candidate Jonathan Lee and his "Friday Forum" group, which meets every Friday morning at Koinonia Coffee House, is asking for letters of support for the Jackson Zoo. The Jackson Zoological Park's accreditation is up for review later this month, and the Community Outreach Committee …
Public Hearing Tonight at City Hall
The Jackson City Council will hold a public hearing on the subject of Chokwe Lumumba's proposed budget at 6 p.m. tonight in council chambers at City Hall. The meeting follows a 4 p.m. meeting of the council's Budget Committee, chaired by former City Council President Tony Yarber (Ward 6). All …
Mississippi College Set to Rejoin Divison II
The Mississippi College Athletic Department was proud to announce earlier today the National Collegiate Athletic Association has granted the school permission to rejoin Division II. The JFP received this press release just before noon: Mississippi College can now move forward to become an NCAA Division II member and rejoin the …
Jackson to Host Another Town Hall Meeting
The city of Jackson will host a town hall meeting to discuss and answer questions the public may have regarding the proposed water and sewer upgrades. The next Town Hall Meeting will take place in Ward 3 on Wednesday, Sept. 11, at 6:30 p.m. at Progressive Missionary Baptist Church at …
Trustmark at Baptist Grand Opening Tomorrow
The City of Jackson is proud to announce the grand opening of Trustmark Bank at the Baptist Healthcare Complex is set for Thursday, Sept. 12 at 11 a.m. The city sent out a press release Wednesday morning announcing the event.
Jackson Launches New Web Site
The city of Jackson has relaunched an updated version of JacksonMS.gov, the city's official web site. The revamped site is more aesthetically pleasing, and features easy-to-follow links to basic information about the city. Another re-vamped feature is video of the city council meetings, which had been spotty in the past. …
Graduation Matters Job Fair Set for Sept. 25
Job seekers and students will receive a helping hand as Mayor Chokwe Lumumba and the city of Jackson host the Third Annual Jobs for Jacksonians Job Fair: Graduation Matters on Wednesday, Sept. 25 at Metrocenter Mall. Jacksonians who are seeking employment are urged to attend to discuss employment opportunities with …
Developers Announce Eastland Courthouse Project
It appears the Eastland Courthouse on East Capitol Street is getting a renovation and a re-purposing. The JFP received this press release (printed here, unedited) earlier this morning: Tuesday, the developers of the historic Eastland Courthouse unveiled plans to renovate and reopen the 115,000 square foot building as a modern …
Downtown Sets Showcase, Among Other Things
Downtown Jackson Partners is proud to announce it is partnering with the Town Creek Arts Festival to host Downtown on Display, an open house event for downtown Jackson businesses. It'll be held on October 5, 2013. From 2 - 5 PM, visitors will have the opportunity to take architectural tours, …
Upcoming and Ongoing Fun
The Barnett Reservoir Foundation and the Pearl River Valley Water Supply District will host a Memphis Barbeque Network (or MBN) judging class at the Rankin Reservoir Community Center from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. It's $80 to enter, but this is awesome because A) An MBN team will cook ribs …
Hattiesburg Election: The Never-Ending Story Part II
When it comes to who has been elected mayor of Hattiesburg, the votes are in, but the results are not. After failing to find a clear winner in the first go-round in June, the Hub City is trying again - and failing miserably. Absentee ballot counting continues late Wednesday afternoon …
Quick Hits for Friday Night
There's usually plenty to do on Fridays in Jackson, and if you are like me, you're going to have a tough time deciding exactly which of these awesome events to attend: The city of Jackson is celebrating National Night Out on Friday from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at City …