One-Third of Mississippi Coast's Murders Have Domestic Link
At least a third of homicide victims in the three Mississippi coastal counties in a recent six-year period died in domestic-related shootings.
Former Flora Police Chief Sentenced in Molestation Case
A former police chief in Flora has been sentenced for sex crimes against children.
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.
Memphis Officer Involved in Southaven Shooting
Police in Memphis, Tennessee, said one of their off-duty officers was involved in a shooting in the nearby Mississippi city of Southaven.
Super Bowl Gets 111.9 Million Viewers, Down from Last Year
Setting television viewership records with the Super Bowl has become almost routine, but this year's average of 111.9 million viewers for Denver's victory over Carolina is down from the past two years.
Attorney General to Visit 6 Cities to Highlight Police Work
Attorney General Loretta Lynch plans to visit six cities in the coming months to highlight police departments she sees as role models for law enforcement.
Jackson Airport 'Takeover' Bill Goes Live in Senate, Would Limit Mayor to One Appointment
The Republican governor of Mississippi would get strong control of the Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers Airport under the highly anticipated legislation that finally landed this weekend.
Report: Federal Grant Funds Mismanaged, Hurts Black Women
Low-income, single parents could more easily access affordable child care under two bills Mississippi child-care providers and advocates are asking the Legislature to pass.
Jeffery Simmons
Mississippi State salvaged what looked like a non-descript recruiting class by adding a pair of homegrown defensive linemen.
Dominant D Carries Manning, Broncos to 24-10 Super Bowl Win
With his prolific passing and complete control of the game at the line of scrimmage, Peyton Manning helped usher in the NFL's wide-open era of high-scoring offenses and pass-happy game plans.
Obama Asking Congress for Emergency Funding to Combat Zika
President Barack Obama is asking Congress for more than $1.8 billion in emergency funding to help fight the Zika virus.
Merkel Says 'Horrified' by Russian Bombings in Syria
Turkey and Germany agreed on Monday on a set of measures to try to tackle the Syrian refugee crisis, including a joint diplomatic initiative aimed at halting attacks against Syria's largest city.
Police: 2 Dead, 4 Hurt in Shooting After Mississippi Parade
A shooting after a Mardi Gras parade in Pass Christian killed two men and wounded four other people Sunday, south Mississippi authorities said.
No Smoke Alarm in More than Half of Mississippi Fatal Fires
More than half the people killed last year by house fires in Mississippi were in homes without working smoke alarms, the Mississippi State Fire Marshal's Office said.
Mandatory Life for Man Who led 2-State, 3-Week Manhunt
A judge has sentenced a man whose violent crimes started a three-week manhunt in Louisiana and Mississippi, the Washington Parish district attorney said.
AP Analysis: Continental Tire Deal Incentives At $600 Million
CLINTON, Miss. (AP) — An Associated Press analysis finds that the package of state aid and tax abatements to attract a $1.45 billion, 2,500-job Continental AG tire plant to Hinds County is worth approximately $600 million, and probably more.
Hinds County Sheriff Dept Makes $3 Million Drug Stop
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Hinds County Sheriff's Department says a traffic stop Wednesday resulted in one of the largest interdiction seizure of methamphetamine — reportedly valued at $3 million — in state history.
Police Officials Quarrel Over Effort to Raise Bar on Force
A police group's proposal that law enforcement officers be required to do more than what's minimally required by law in violent encounters has spurred anger and pushback from leading national groups representing chiefs and rank-and-file sworn officers.
Stamps: No New Payday Loan, Check Cashing, Liquor, Pawn Stores
A Jackson city councilman wants to put a halt to the expansion of payday loan stores, check cashers and liquor stores in the capital city.
Adam Noone
Adam Noone, a 14-year-old Belhaven resident and a student at the Education Center School, was spending Thanksgiving 2015 with his father, Chris Noone, in New Orleans when he took a photograph that now has him poised to participate in a national art competition in New York City.