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AG JIm Hood Clarifies Open Carry Law
Verbatim press release: Attorney General Issues Opinion to Clarify Gun Carry December 5, 2013 Contact: Jan Schaefer Public Information Officer 601-359-2002 [email protected] Jackson, MS- An opinion released by Attorney General Jim Hood outlines where concealed stun guns, revolvers and pistols can be carried by enhanced permit holders on public property …
Some new Christmas music, regional picks, and everything else...
This week's regional picks and new releases...
Lumumba Announces Two More Town Halls
Jackson Mayor Chokwe Lumumba has announced two more town hall meetings to discuss the need for the city to pass a 1-percent sales tax hike. The first is set for 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 10, at the E-Center on the campus of Jackson State University at 1230 Raymond Road. …
60 New Albums in 2013: 40-31
Hello readers. 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 I liked to …
Gabe Jackson Wins Inaugural Hull Trophy
Mississippi State’s Gabe Jackson, an All American guard rated at the top of his position by NFL draft experts, has been selected the first winner of the Kent Hull Trophy as Mississippi’s most outstanding collegiate offensive lineman. Jackson will receive the Kent Hull Trophy at the C Spire Conerly Trophy …
Northwest Rankin Loses in Court
Some will remember the story the JFP broke back in May about a lawsuit a student brought against Northwest Rankin High School after she was forced to attend a religious event at the school. Well, the student won in federal court, and Northwest Rankin has a brand new policy on …
60 New Albums in 2013: 50-41
Hello readers. 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 I liked to …
Town Hall on Sales Tax Set for Sunday
With less than two months left before Jacksonians head to the polls to decide the fate of a proposed 1-percent sales tax increase, Mayor Chokwe Lumumba is taking his message to the people. Lumumba will host a town hall-style meeting at 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1 at Pearl St. African …
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."
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-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 …
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." …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …