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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.

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Al Jazeera Profiles Chokwe Lumumba

Al Jazeera America published a profile of Jackson Mayor Chokwe Lumumba today, "In Mississippi, America's most revolutionary mayor." Author Siddhartha Mitter a good amount of time in the city this summer. Looks like a good read: “Nowadays you’ve got to call yourself a ‘change agent’ or something, or else you’ll …

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Coalition Forms for Health Insurance Enrollment

Cover Mississippi is taking on the challenges of educating and enrolling Mississippians in the new health insurance market place.

Music

Regional picks, new releases, and housekeeping...

This week's new releases, regional picks, and even a correction...

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ARF Shelter in Crisis

The Animal Rescue Fund of Mississippi is making a desperate plea for donations.

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Federal Wildlife Refuge Planned Along Pearl River

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing a 5,000-acre refuge for Jackson. The proposed area is bounded by the Ross Barnett Reservoir to the north and Lakeland Drive to the south. Features would include 2,712 acres of adjoining property the Mississippi Department of Transportation now owns. The U.S. FWS …

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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 …

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Project Homeless Connect Week

Seventh Annual Project Homeless Connect Week is happening this week.

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Barbour, Lumumba, Tonkel Together on Community

Operation Shoestring just announced the panelists for its annual "Conversation About Community" luncheon: Jackson Mayor Chokwe Lumumba, former Gov. Haley Barbour and Wells Church pastor Rev. Keith Tonkel. The event, which highlights and raises funds for Operation Shoestring's work with children and families in central Jackson, is scheduled for Thursday, …

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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 …

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With Jackson Budget OK, Zoo Hopes to Reverse Accreditation Denial

With this morning's approval of a city budget, Jackson Zoo officials are hoping to reverse the recent decision to deny the park accreditation. On Sept. 8, an Association of Zoo and Aquariums (AZA) committee denied renewal of the Jackson Zoo's accreditation citing "concerns of the zoo's financial stability at the …

Music

Musical updates and various things...

A couple of musical tidbits...

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Tragedy: A Marketing Plan

One day only special, $9.11.

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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. …

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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.

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James Shearer, JSU Student, Mourned; Vigil Planned

Jackson State University has announced plans for a vigil for a student who died over the weekend. James Shearer, a senior political science major, died the morning of Sept. 8. He was a member of the Mississippi Army National Guard and was active in the Student Government Association, JSU’s Army …

Food Blog

Beer Fridge #1: Devil's Harvest Extra Pale Ale

Todd reviews Devil's Harvest Pale Ale, a brew by Southern Prohibition and a staple in the JFP Beer Fridge.

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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 …

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Jackson Job Fair Sept. 25

If you're looking for work or you're ready for a change, it's time to polish your resume.

SportsBlog

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 …