Teach Your Sons
Fathers, teach your sons what respect means. It seems to be a quality lost on a new generation of boys, and we all must collectively take responsibility for that.
Food Fight
Supporters of a legislative proposal that promotes healthy eating believe the bill is an oasis for foods deserts--communities with limited access to grocery stores.
Silent Prayers
We've reached that make-or-break point during the legislative session where legislators are flying through the litany of spending bills for individual state agencies to build a framework for the budget.
Question o' the Week: What is your favorite thing about Fondren?
What is your favorite thing about Fondren?
You & JFP
Favorite quote: "I believe that everything happens for a reason. People change so that you can learn to let go, things go wrong so that you appreciate them when they're right, you believe lies so you eventually learn to trust no one but yourself, and sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together."—Marilyn Monroe
Wins for Women and Children
Women and children may be a little safer in Mississippi after some successes this past week at the state house.
From Veteran to Councilman
De'Keither Stamps has worn many hats: farmer, Marine, Army patrolman, veteran's advocate and public speaker. This summer, he hopes to add Ward 4 Jackson city councilman to that list.
Jim Wilkirson
After 20 years, the only thing that's lasted longer than Jim Wilkirson's marriage to his wife, Audrey, is his commitment to making things move and shake in the Jackson community.
Waxing Fantastic with a Night Full of Classics
One thing we can all agree on is that Rick James, Prince and Michael Jackson are undeniable icons of pop and soul music.
Miss. Governor Signs Bill to Allow Home Brewing
Beer enthusiasts in Mississippi will soon be able to legally brew their own beer, thanks to a bill Gov. Phil Bryant has signed into law.
Transocean CEO: Rig Workers Should Have Done More
Transocean employees should have done more to detect signs of trouble before the company's drilling rig exploded in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010, killing 11 workers and triggering the nation's worst offshore oil spill, Transocean's chief executive testified Tuesday.
Roby Wins Mississippi Spelling Bee
Desiree Roby, a 6th grade home schooled student from Jackson, is Mississippi's 2013 Spelling Bee Champion.
Survey: Low-Wage Workers Gloomy About Future
America's lower-income workers have posted the biggest job gains since the deep 2007-09 recession—but few are bragging.
Health Officials: 1 in 50 School Kids Have Autism
A government survey of parents says 1 in 50 U.S. schoolchildren has autism, surpassing another federal estimate for the disorder.
Colo. Governor to Sign Landmark Gun Bills
Exactly eight months after dozens of people were shot in a suburban Denver movie theater, Gov. John Hickenlooper will sign new restrictions on firearms in Colorado, signaling a historic change for Democrats who traditionally shied away from taking on gun control in a state where owning a gun is as common as owning a care in some rural areas.
Cyprus Rushes to Find Plan B to Avoid Bankruptcy
Cypriot officials rushed Wednesday to find a new plan to stave off bankruptcy, a day after Parliament rejected an initial scheme to contribute to the nation's bailout package by seizing up to 10 percent of people's bank savings.
Obama Vows Unwavering Support for Israel
President Barack Obama delivered a blunt warning to Israel's foes that the United States has the Jewish state's back.
Bryant Vetoes Bill Calling for School Board Study
Bryant vetoed Senate Bill 2141, which called for a 13-member task force to study how Mississippi's local school boards are selected.
Hundreds Filing Insurance Claims After Hail Storm
Hundreds of claims are pouring in to insurance companies in Mississippi, an early indication of the widespread damage left behind by a hail storm that pounded the capital city and other areas.