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Crisler Looking to Follow in Yarber’s Footsteps
Rashad Crisler made his official announcement that he is running for Mayor Tony Yarber’s previous position, Ward 6 city councilman, this morning at a press conference outside City Hall. Crisler said that he is enthusiastic about the prospect of being a part of a young, progressive leadership movement, which he …
After Speculation, Crisler (No, Not That One) Announces for Ward 6
Verbatim release: Jackson, MS – Earlier today, Rashaad Crisler, the son of former city councilman Marshand Crisler, filed qualifying papers with the City Clerk’s office as a candidate for City Council, Ward 6; the seat recently vacated by Mayor Tony Yarber the day he was sworn in as mayor of …
Wayne Lewis Enters into Ward 6 City Council Election
Wayne Lewis, a Jackson native and longtime resident of Ward 6, called the Jackson Free Press office today to announce that he is entering into the election for the Ward 6 City Council seat. He also emailed the following verbatim biography: A native of Jackson, MS. Wayne L Lewis was …
Precious Martin, Well-Known Attorney, Killed in ATV Accident
Precious Martin, a prominent Jackson-area attorney, died yesterday in an accident. His 10-year-old son remains hospitalized, according to media reports. WAPT reported that Martin was riding a four-wheeler Sunday evening near his home in the Bridgewater subdivision when the vehicle flipped several times. Martin's son, Daniel, was taken to University …
The Return of Town Creek, Lillian Axe, Jarekus Singleton & other new releases...
Two special concerts and new releases...
HRC President to Launch Tour Through Miss. for Project One America
The Human Rights Campaign has just issued the following verbatim new release detailing HRC President Chad Griffin's tour schedule for Project One America next week: Human Rights Campaign President Chad Griffin will Launch ‘Project One America’ at Events in Mississippi, Alabama, and Arkansas, Beginning an Unprecedented Push for LGBT Rights …
Hendrix 1st to Officially Announce Ward 6 Bid
Tyrone Hendrix's campaign issued the following verbatim news release this morning: JACKSON, MS — South Jackson native Tyrone Hendrix has formally announced his candidacy for the vacated Ward Six City Council seat. A grassroots organizer for nonprofits and political campaigns, Hendrix has been dedicated to organizing around social and economic …
Bay St. Louis Latest to Recognize LGBT Contributions
The Human Rights Campaign issued the following verbatim news release: Bay St. Louis, MS Passes Pro-LGBT Measure Sixth Mississippi city to pass measure recognizing the role LGBT people play in thriving communities WASHINGTON – Tonight, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi passed a measure, 7-0, recognizing the dignity and worth of all …
Gov. Bryant Calls Special Session for Storm Relief
Verbatim from the office of Gov. Phil Bryant: Gov. Phil Bryant today announced his plans to call lawmakers into a Special Legislative Session at 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 8, 2014, to provide the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency with access to up to $20 million for disaster response and recovery …
JFP Honored for Public Service, Commentary, Courts Reporting and Features
The winners of the 64th Annual (SPJ) Green Eyeshade Awards were announced this afternoon. The Jackson Free Press placed in four categories, including garnering first-place honors for commentary (Donna Ladd) and courts & law reporting (R.L. Nave). The JFP also won a third place award in the public-service category for …
M Ward Helps Mississippi
This Wednesday's show from M Ward and Ardenland will help out the American Red Cross.
Election for Ward 6 Council Seat Set for June 17
Jackson City Council met today to announce that an election for the Ward 6 City Council seat, which was made available by Tony Yarber's election to mayor, will be held June 17, 2014. The qualifying deadline for the election is May 28. Both Tyrone Hendrix, a longtime Democratic operative, and …
WLBT: JSU Bus Catches Fire in Alabama
WLBT is reporting that that a Jackson State University bus carrying the school's baseball team caught fire near Birmingham, Alabama. The fired occurred at I-20/59 Northbound at Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive, about 15 minutes west of Birmingham; JSU is scheduled to play Savannah State Tuesday, the news station reports. WLBT said …
The Back Story on the Anti-Gay Alliance Attacking Mississippi's "If You're Buying" Campaign
This falls in the can't-make-it-up column. Most of you know that Mitchell Moore of Campbell's Bakery, who is straight, and Eddie Outlaw of William Wallace Salon, who is gay, and others started the amazing "If You're Buying, We're Selling" campaign. They want Mississippi business owners to put stickers in their …
Rep. Thompson: Gov. Phil Bryant Rejected Obamacare "Just Because a Black Man Created It"
Bennie Thompson, the only African American and only Democrat representing Mississippi in Congress, is locking horns with Gov. Phil Bryant over the guv's staunch objection to Medicaid expansion. Buzzfeed reported yesterday that Thompson called into a telecast of the New Nation of Islam to discuss a number of topics, and …
Greenville Becomes Fifth City in State to Pass LGBT Resolution
The Greenville City Council met and passed an LGBT-inclusive resolution today, making it the fifth city in the state to pass a resolution of this kind. Councilman Errick D. Simmons drafted the resolution and presented it at a special meeting, where it passed 6-0. "Discrimination in any form has no …
Want to Help Tornado Victims? Here's How.
The Jackson Free Press is compiling a list of organizations aiding relief efforts from the recent storms in Mississippi. If you have any information about tornado relief efforts, please write [email protected]. Y101 is at the Flowood Walmart and the Flowood Chamber of Commerce is accepting donations of several items (see …