Jackson Free Press
Newspaper PublishingMississippi, United States11-50 Employees
Jackson Free Press is a newspaper and online news operation based in Jackson, Mississippi, operating within the broader newspaper publishing industry. Since 2002, it has functioned as an alternative voice in the local media landscape, developing a reputation for an inclusive, solutions-focused approach and earning multiple awards in its early years. As of May 2022, the publication operates as part of the nonprofit Mississippi Journalism and Education Group, alongside other journalism initiatives such as the Mississippi Free Press and the Mississippi Youth Media Project, indicating a shift toward a nonprofit structure for its news work. The organization serves readers in the Jackson area and beyond through its website and print publication, covering local news, transit developments such as Connect Jackson, and other community-focused reporting. The enterprise is housed in Jackson, Mississippi, and is positioned within a network of nonprofit journalism projects that aim to provide civic-focused reporting and media education.