Job Fair, Iron Horse and Senior Care Coming to Jackson
The city is teaming up with several area partners in an attempt to get Jacksonians back to work.
Foreclosure Fail: Study Pins Blame on Big Banks
As a result of banks' disorganization and understaffing—particularly at the peak of the crisis in 2009 and 2010—homeowners were often forced to run a gauntlet of confusion, delays, and errors when seeking a mortgage modification.
C.J. Stewart
C.J. Stewart, 23, was serving in Afghanistan as a medic in the Second Brigade Combat Team of the 101st Airborne Division in 2010 when he became the victim of an rocket-propelled grenade attack.
10 Things to Know for Tuesday
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Advocates: 39 States' Obesity Rates to Pass 50 Percent
Mississippi is expected to retain its crown as the fattest state in the nation for at least two more decades.
Miss. Economist: State in Recession
State economist Darrin Webb says Mississippi probably slipped into recession between April and June during the 2nd quarter of 2012.
Al-Qaida Fans Flames of Unrest
Al-Qaida's branch in North Africa on Tuesday called for attacks on U.S. diplomats and an escalation of protests.
'Victims' Video Latest Romney Campaign Headache
Republican Mitt Romney is trying to head off a new distraction for his campaign after a video surfaced showing him telling wealthy donors that 47 percent of all Americans "believe they are victims" entitled to help from the government that permeates their lives.
AG Returns $35 Million to State
The state's coffers are getting a $35 million bump.
Calhoun Wants Action at Juvenile Center
A Hinds County supervisor wants know what's being done to fix problems at the Henley-Young Juvenile Justice Center.
Jackson City Council Wants Outside Auditor
The city will hire an outside auditor to determine exactly how the $50,000 the city paid to Retro Metro for new wiring at Metrocenter was spent.
Michael V. Hutchinson
Michael V. Hutchinson will soon take on an important fundraising role at Millsaps College.
Community Events and Public Meetings
The Mississippi Postsecondary Education Financial Assistance Board Meeting is today at 2 p.m. at Universities Center in room 432.
10 Things to Know for Monday
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Violence Over Anti-Islam Film Continues
Hezbollah's call seemed aimed at keeping the issue alive by bringing out large crowds.
Antietam 150th Prompts Reflection on Loss, Freedom
Pulitzer Prize-winning historian James McPherson leads the lineup of speakers marking the 150th anniversary of the Civil War Battle of Antietam near Sharpsburg, Md.
Romney Trying to Shift the Tide
With griping in GOP circles mounting, Romney and his advisers spent the weekend in Boston hashing out a plan to try to shift the dynamics of the race before the first debate on Oct. 3.
Judge Knocks Down Mississippi Health-Care Challenge
Gov. Phil Bryant and other Mississippi residents were premature in their challenge to the federal law requiring people to buy health care insurance, a federal judge has ruled.
10 Local Stories This Week
In case you missed the Jackson Free Press' signature blend of local news, art and culture, here are 11 stories from the week.
City Denies JPS Budget Increase; Approves City Budget
The Jackson City Council voted Friday to deny Jackson Public Schools the extra $2.7 million it requested for the upcoming fiscal year after its original budget proposal.