10 Local Stories of the Week
There's never a slow news week in Jackson, Miss., and last week was no exception. Here are the local stories JFP reporters brought you in case you missed them.
Officials Say Black Mississippians Show Higher HIV Numbers
Mississippi health officials say new data shows African Americans remain most likely to be diagnosed with HIV infection.
Senators Seek Pact on Gun-Buy Background Checks
A cornerstone of President Barack Obama's drive to check gun violence is gathering bipartisan steam as four senators, including two of the National Rifle Association's congressional champions, privately seek compromise on requiring far more firearms purchasers to undergo background checks.
Syrian Rebels Preparing for Advance on Capital
Syrian rebels brought their fight within a mile of the heart of Damascus on Friday, seizing army checkpoints and cutting a key highway with a row of burning tires as they pressed their campaign for the heavily guarded capital, considered the likely endgame in the nearly 2-year-old civil war.
Hacker Gains Access to Bush Family Emails, Photos
A mysterious email hacker apparently accessed private photos and messages sent between members of the Bush family, including both retired commanders in chief.
Republicans Scramble for the Center on Immigration
Since the November elections, many other Republicans nationwide have tempered their tone on immigration—if not reversed course completely—after years of tacking right to appeal to grass-roots activists who dominate GOP primaries.
Is Blizzard Getting Too Much Hype? No, Experts Say
The new director of the National Weather Service says some may be getting carried away in describing the winter storm bearing down on the Northeast. But he says the science is simple and chilling.
Under the Water
This weekend, the band Super Water Sympathy will bring the genre of water pop to Jackson.
Prison Pipeline: National Security Threat?
The United States is facing a national security crisis—but not from a foreign enemy.
Chemicals Linked to Obesity in Black Children
Black children with high levels of hormone-altering chemicals used in some shampoos and lotions are more likely to be obese, according to research published today.
Carol Moore
Jackson native and community activist Carol Moore passed away New Year's Day at age 63 after a 30-year battle with cancer.
Entergy 4Q Net Income Nearly Doubles
Electric power company Entergy Corp. said today that its fourth-quarter net income nearly doubled helped by lower income tax expenses.
Senate Poised to Renew Violence Against Women Act
Senators tussled Thursday over whether Indian authorities should be able to prosecute non-Indians in domestic abuse cases.
Brennan Defends Drone Strikes, Even on Americans
CIA Director-designate John Brennan strongly defended anti-terror attacks by unmanned drones Thursday under close questioning at a protest-disrupted confirmation hearing.
Chinese World Worries that Year of Snake May Bite
When the Chinese-speaking world ushers in its new year on Sunday, its 12-year zodiac will turn from the dragon to one of the world's most despised animals.
EU Leaders Inch Toward Budget Deal at Tough Summit
European Union leaders closed in on a deal that would cut the bloc's budget for the first time in history and deliver a strong message that years of expanding EU powers were on the wane.
Senators Seek Deal on Gun-Sale Background Checks
A bipartisan quartet of senators, including two National Rifle Association members and two with "F'' ratings from the potent firearms lobby, are quietly trying to find a compromise on expanding the requirement for gun-sale background checks.
Lawmakers Consider Regulating Drone Strikes
CIA Director-designate John Brennan's vigorous defense of drone strikes to kill terror suspects—even American citizens—overseas is causing key lawmakers to consider lifting secrecy from what has become an important weapon in the fight against al-Qaida.
NYC, New England Brace for Snowstorms
Snow begins to fall at the start of what's predicted to be a massive, possibly historic blizzard.