EU Names 15 New Targets for Sanctions
The European Union on Tuesday released the names of 15 new people it is targeting for sanctions because of their roles in the Ukraine crisis.
Group: Israel Upped Settlement Work During Talks
Israel increased settlement work four-fold during the latest round of peace talks, pushing forward with construction of nearly 14,000 new homes in the West Bank and east Jerusalem, a watchdog group said Tuesday.
9 Deaths Reported in Southern Storms, Number Could Rise
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — At least nine deaths are being reported from severe storms blowing through the South, but the toll could rise.
Gov. Bryant Mobilizes National Guard to Lee and Winston Counties
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant has mobilized the National Guard to help with relief efforts in Lee and Winston counties after Monday's tornadoes.
Tornado Hits Winston Medical Center; UMMC Responds
LOUISVILLE, Miss. (AP) — A spokesman for the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson says a tornado has damaged the Winston Medical Center in Louisville. Jack Mazurak says it knocked down two walls, damaged a third and caused a gas leak.
Injuries Confirmed in Multiple Mississippi Tornadoes, Storms Headed East
The state health department says injuries have been confirmed from Monday's tornadoes in the Tupelo area and in Winston County farther south.
Campaigns Put Mississippi on LGBT-Rights Front Line
Next week, the Human Rights Campaign kicks off its latest endeavor, Project One America, in Jackson. The Mississippi stop is one of three HRC will make during a tour that also goes through Alabama and Arkansas.
Gerald Gibson
Gerald Gibson wants to change the stigma surrounding HIV and AIDS. He is the coordinator of community-based outreach and testing for My Brother's Keeper, a nonprofit designed to further the health and wellbeing of minority communities.
Miss. Abortion Clinic Fight at Federal Appeals Court
The future of Mississippi's only abortion clinic is in the hands of a federal appeals court.
Election-Year Senate Vote Nears on Minimum Wage
Win or lose—and they'll probably lose—Democrats hope this week's Senate showdown over raising the federal minimum wage reaps them benefits in November's congressional elections.
New U.S. Sanctions on Russian Officials, Companies
The United States levied new sanctions Monday on seven Russian government officials, as well as 17 companies with links to Vladimir Putin's close associates, as the Obama administration seeks to pressure the Russian leader to deescalate the crisis in Ukraine.
Air Search for Missing Malaysian Plane Called Off
The aerial search for the missing Malaysia Airlines jet was called off Monday, and the underwater hunt will be expanded to include a vast swath of ocean floor that may take at least eight months to thoroughly search, Australian officials said.
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.
Death Row Inmate Denied Post-Conviction Appeal
The Mississippi Supreme Court has denied the post-conviction arguments of death row inmate Eric Moffett.
Jackson Charter School to Make its Case
"Schools are the next frontier for community organizing," said Ravi Gupta, who took a leave of absence from law school to help Barack Obama be elected president the first time, in 2008.
Hearing Delayed on Mississippi Power Kemper Costs
Upcoming hearings on whether Mississippi Power Co. should be able to get customers to pay for its Kemper County power plant have been postponed.
Emma Haley
Tomorrow, April 26, Warrior Dash comes to Jackson for the second time, thanks to the organization efforts of Race Director Emma Haley.
The Filthy Six Bring Soulful Grooves to Martin's
Coming directly from the dusty grooves of an old Blue Note jazz record, The Filthy Six brings its soulful grooves to Martin's Lounge tomorrow night.
Obama: May Be Time for More North Korea Sanctions
In a display of unity against North Korea's provocations, President Barack Obama and South Korean President Park Geun-hye warned Pyongyang on Friday that it could face tougher sanctions if it follows through with threats to launch a fourth nuclear test.
Mississippi Business Owners Push Back on 'Religious Freedom' Law
In conservative Mississippi, some business owners who support equal treatment for gays and lesbians are pushing back against a new law that bans government from limiting the free practice of religion.