Jackson: Stop the Scorched-Earth Politics
Jackson city elections are not our city at its best. Inevitably, one or more candidates wage scorched-earth campaigns that make our city look like a hellhole.
Stinker Quote of the Week: 'Dilatory'
An Oktibbeha County jury voted to execute Willie Jerome Manning for the 1992 murders of two Mississippi State University students based mostly on circumstantial evidence.
Inebriated with Knowledge
Big Roscoe: "Customers, staff, Lil' Momma Roscoe and I enjoyed last week's Hot Wing Happy Hour at Clubb Chicken Wing. We had an around-the-bar discussion regarding history, politics, society, entertainment, economics and literature.
White to Developer: ‘Go Away’
Hal & Mal's owner Malcolm White says he wants to keep the restaurant open, but a disagreement over his lease is making it difficult.
A New ‘View’ for Downtown?
Developers of a proposed development and a local church are working on a deal that could bring a new development to downtown.
Manning Execution on Hold
Willie Jerome Manning came within a hair of being put to death Tuesday evening.
City’s Attorney Details Jackson Lawsuits
During the campaign battles leading up to the primaries Tuesday, mayoral candidate Jonathan Lee, whose family business, Mississippi Products, is embroiled in numerous lawsuits, struck out at incumbent Mayor Harvey Johnson Jr. Last week, Lee claimed in an interview that Johnson's administration has been the target of a large number of legal challenges, too.
Prayin’ in Rankin
When liquor was illegal in Rankin County, the old saying used to go "No drankin' in Rankin." Now, the county might have to add: "No prayin'."
Election Day Machine Snafus
Tuesday's municipal primary elections began by dealing with the county's new voting machines.
Open Arms
Why is my mom is so special? When I was growing up, my mother always tried to give us the best, and we never went without, even when she did. She did everything for my family. She still calls and brings me soup when I get sick, and is always texting to say she loves me and to have a good day.
Question o' the Week: What makes your mom the best?
What makes your mom the best?
'Hope' and 'Change' Define Mayoral Campaigns
Before Jonathan Lee arrived to his election night party at the Penguin restaurant in west Jackson, local stations were already declaring him the victor in the Democratic primary race for the next mayor of Jackson over second-place runner up Ward 2 Councilman Chokwe Lumumba and three-term incumbent Mayor Harvey Johnson Jr., who finished third.
Are Executions Breaking MDOC’s Bank?
Starting in July, the Mississippi Department of Corrections will have four fewer community work centers, which provide inmate labor to local governments.
Kathleen Varnell
The healing process from the 9-11 tragedy had just begun for ceramist Kathleen Varnell when the "Beltway Sniper" struck, killing 10 and injuring three others in suburban Washington, D.C.
The Hard Stuff
We have an amazing staff. And I don't just say because they work for me at the Jackson Free Press; I say it because of what they have to weather to help our collective mission to help lift Jackson and Mississippi off the bottom.
Celebrating True Craft
This weekend, Jackson is getting another serving of southeastern artistry, courtesy of the second Stray at Home Festival.
Miss. Mayoral Primaries Narrow Candidate Fields
Most Mississippi cities elect mayors this year, and party primaries Tuesday narrowed the fields of candidates.
Police Facing Questions in 3 Women's Ohio Rescue
One neighbor says a naked woman was seen crawling on her hands and knees in the backyard of the house a few years ago. Another heard pounding on the home's doors and noticed plastic bags over the windows.
GOP Benghazi Probe Stokes Political Controversy
House Republicans insist the Obama administration is covering up information about last year's deadly assault on the U.S. diplomatic mission in Benghazi, Libya, rejecting administration assurances to the contrary and stoking a controversy with implications for the 2016 presidential race.