Chad Shealy
Chad Shealy, principal at Gary Road Intermediate School in Byram, received a statewide honor June 21 when the Mississippi Board of Education named him the 2013 Mississippi Administrator of the Year.
Texas Filibuster Star Davis Still Weighing Future
State Sen. Wendy Davis, whose filibuster against Texas abortion restrictions gained her national fame, insists Democrats will be competitive in next year's statewide races but hasn't decided whether she'll be part of the slate of candidates for offices currently dominated by Republicans.
Obama Asserts Mandela's Values are Africa's Future
Challenging African youth to seize a "moment of great promise," President Barack Obama declared Sunday that the future of the young and growing continent still rests in ailing South African leader Nelson Mandela's vision for equality and opportunity.
House Takes Up Own Immigration Fix, No Citizenship
The Republican chairman of the House Judiciary Committee said Sunday that any attempt at comprehensive immigration legislation cannot offer a "special pathway to citizenship" for those in the United States illegally. That approach could block the GOP's hopes of ever winning the White House, the top Democrat in the House predicted.
Egypt Erupts with Protests Demanding Morsi Ouster
Hundreds of thousands thronged the streets of Cairo and cities around the country Sunday and marched on the presidential palace, filling a broad avenue for blocks, in an attempt to force out the Islamist president with the most massive protests Egypt has seen in 2½ years of turmoil.
Court Wins Draw Big Crowds to Gay Pride Parades
Gay rights supporters crowded parade routes in San Francisco, New York and other major U.S. cities Sunday to celebrate what once was unimaginable—two Supreme Court victories on same-sex marriage.
Arizona Wildfire Kills 19 Members of Elite Crew
Firefighters tried to protect themselves from the flames under fire-resistant shields.
Analysis: Leaders Must Name Charter Board Members
With the July 1 effective date for Mississippi's expanded charter school law, the next step is to nominate seven members of the Charter School Authorizing Board.
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.
A Glance at Some New Laws in Mississippi
Here's a glance at some new Mississippi laws that take effect Monday.
After Short Debate, Senate OKs Medicaid Bills
In the end they lost, but legislative Democrats finally got the debate they've been asking for on Medicaid expansion in Mississippi.
Bringing Back Gumbo Fest
Local music promoter Arden Barnett and event producer Bill Bissell are teaming up to bring back the International Gumbo Festival after a decade-long hiatus.
Twelve Steps to Danger: How Alcoholics Anonymous Can Be a Playground for Violence-Prone Members
Each year, the legal system coerces more than 150,000 people to join AA, according to AA's own membership surveys.
St. Andrew's Episcopal School
St. Andrew's Episcopal School not only teaches students to be outstanding in the classroom, but outside of the school's walls as well.
It's the Weekend!
On Saturday, the Magnolia Roller Vixens Roller Derby: "Independence Slay" against the Hub City Derby Dames of Hattiesburg is at 7 p.m., at Jackson Convention Complex.
Senators: Student Loan Interest Rates to Double
Student loan rates will double Monday—at least for a while—after a compromise to keep student loan interest rates low proved unwinnable before the July 1 deadline, senators said Thursday.
Cochran, Wicker Vote Against Immigration Bill
Both of Mississippi's U.S. senators voted against an immigration bill that passed the chamber Thursday.
Weekend Heat Wave to Bake Western U.S.
A high pressure system parking over the West is expected to bring temperatures this weekend and into next week that are extreme even for a region used to baking during the summer.
Gay Marriage Ruling Will Help Many Veteran Spouses
Just two years ago, gays and lesbians were prevented from serving openly in the military. Now, with the Supreme Court ruling this week, same-sex spouses of gay veterans and service members will be able to share in their benefits.
Immigration Focus on House After Senate OKs Bill
Attention is shifting to the House and its conservative majority after the Senate passed a landmark immigration bill opening the door to U.S. citizenship to millions while pouring billions of dollars into securing the border with Mexico.