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JSU Getting Serious On Domed Stadium
Jackson State University is apparently getting serious about building a domed stadium. The university has launched http://www.jsums.edu/dome/, a site that includes a rendering and includes details on planning that were previously undisclosed. The cost of the 50,000-seat domed stadium is still listed at $200 million, and the site says the …
New releases, shows, and Best of Jackson...
A run down of this weekend's shows in Jackson, some regional picks, and lots of new releases...
Federal, State Indictments Rain Down in DMR Probe
Bill Walker, the former executive director of the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources, and nine other people have been indicted on state and federal charges related to an ongoing investigation into the state agency's spending. State Auditor Stacey Pickering issued the following statement: GULFPORT, Miss.- Federal and state grand juries …
Will New Hinds Supes Depose Graham, Stokes?
Just as Sam Cooke predicted, a change is gonna come—to the Hinds County Board of Supervisors. Last week, the board's two newest members—Darrel McQuirter of District 2 and Tony Greer of District 4—were officially sworn in and will sit for their first meeting on Monday, Nov. 18. The additions represent …
CMPDD to JRA: Pump the Brakes
"Hold up, Wait a minute, Put a Little Love In It" That's the message the Central Mississippi Planning and Development District sent the Jackson Redevelopment Authority yesterday over JRA's decision to terminate its lease with the Farish Street Group. In a three-page letter to JRA Executive Director Willie Mott, CMPDD …
Beer Fridge #2: Lazy Magnolia Deep South Pale Ale
Todd checks out Lazy Mag's pale ale, including a little discussion of the name change.
Beer Fridge #3: Steven's Point Six Hop IPA
Todd (with guest star Mukesh Kumar) reviews Six Hop IPA, a higher-alcohol beer with a suprisingly smooth flavor.
Beer Fridge #4: Samuel Adams Octoberfest
Todd reviews Sam Adams' seasonal Oktoberfest offering and is pleased to find a drinkable amber lager in an attractive, recyclable can.
Beer Fridge #5: Napa Smith Lost Dog
Todd reviews Napa Smith Lost Dog, an American red ale from California.
iOlé, Miss.!
A different kind of BS is coming to the capital city. In December, what organizers say is Mississippi's first ever bullfight charges into the Kirk Fordice Equine Center, next to the Jackson Coliseum, at the state fairgrounds. I know, you're saying to yourself that bullfighting is cruel and barbaric. To …
New JRA Members Up for Approval
Somebody in City Hall is listening. The city clerk's office has posted the agenda for next Tuesday's City Council meeting, and it looks like Mayor Chokwe Lumumba plans to present two new Jackson Redevelopment Authority board members for council approval. The first is Kemba Ware, a Data Information Manager at …
Stokes a No-Show as Board Moves to Fix Jail
Following through on earlier promises, the newly configured Hinds County Board of Supervisors gave $2.1 million back to the Byram-Clinton Corridor project and earmarked another $1 million to make repairs at the Raymond Detention Center. Over the past few months, some supervisors had made a habit of taking money out …
60 New Albums in 2013: 60-51
Hello readers. Garrad Lee here. You might remember me from my time at the JFP as the writer of the bi-monthly column “The Key of G,” where I covered local and national music, as well as just musing about different topics related to music in general. One of the things …
Lumumba to Receive Human Rights Award
The US Human Rights Network has announced it will honor Jackson Mayor Chokwe Lumumba and six others with the 2013 U.S. Advancing Human Rights Award. The Atlanta-based organization describes itself on its web site as "a team of thematic experts, organizers, education specialists, trainers, communications experts, and human rights activists." …
City-wide Precautionary Boil Water Notice in Effect
The Jackson Free Press received this notice from the city this morning: Due to the recent loss in water pressure, the City of Jackson Water/Sewer Utilities Division has issued a precautionary boil water advisory until further notice for all customers on the City of Jackson Surface Water System. This notice …
Ross Barnett Rez Name-Change Effort Certain to Draw Racist Vitriol
WJTV-TV reports that a Jackson woman is circulating a petition to rename the Ross Barnett Reservoir. "The past of Mississippi is riddled with hate and racism. And, I’m trying to show everyone else that Mississippi isn't like that anymore," the woman told JTV. For anyone needing a refresher, Barnett was …
City Lifts Boil Water Notice
From the office of Jackson Mayor Chokwe Lumumba: "After two (2) consecutive days of clear water sampling, the citywide precautionary boil water notice has been lifted. The precautionary advisory only affected customers on the City of Jackson Surface Water System."