For years, residents of the Jackson metro area could visit the Jackson Free Press’ website to browse a multitude of events happening in the vicinity. The calendar proved itself a great resource for our readership—so much so that after the JFP discontinued the calendar in early 2022, my coworkers and I have often found ourselves at the receiving end of a particular question: “When is the calendar coming back?”
Well, the Mississippi Free Press finally has an answer. We are currently in the process of setting up an events calendar once again. This time, however, the calendar will spotlight events occurring across the state. Our hope is to soft launch before the end of October and continually improve and grow the list of curated events we feature.
To that end, award-winning contributing writer Roger Amos has joined the in-house staff as the Free Press’ new events editor. We have worked with Roger for a long time now and are excited to officially include him among our internal ranks.
As someone who served as events editor in 2019 before transitioning into my deputy-editor role, I know that the job can be rewarding. In this position, Roger will communicate with event organizers, vet submitted events and discover new ones to add—editing and drafting descriptions that fit our style and relay all the pertinent information that visitors may need.
To submit your event or to suggest an event for our calendar, you will be able to visit the calendar’s webpage once live and click an option for submissions. You can also email details to [email protected]. Roger will review the events and list ones the MFP decides to include.
Organizers will have the opportunity to promote their events, which will place them in more prominent locations on the calendar. This option will be accessible through the calendar’s website or by emailing a promotion request to Roger. Email [email protected] for further questions regarding paid promotions.
Our hope is that the MFP’s calendar will showcase the public festivities, concerts, trade shows and other community activities available throughout Mississippi that bring joy to locals and visitors alike.
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