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David Green

State Rep. David Green was known for folksy turns of phrase and eloquent, heartfelt pleas for programs to help his constituents.

Subpoena Names McDaniel Spokesman, Tea Party Official

On Sunday, the state issued a subpoena to Charles C. Johnson, a blogger and journalist who made a name for himself during Mississippi's 2014 U.S. Senate election by breaking a number of stories involving allegedly unethical campaign practices.

Enrika Williams

Jackson chef Enrika Williams stars on the latest episode of "Hotel Hell," airing tonight at 8 p.m. on FOX.

WLBT: Quentin Whitwell Stepping Down

Crime Down as Leadership Shifts

Jackson Ward 1 Councilman Quentin Whitwell will retire this fall, WLBT reports.

Brett Favre

The Packers and Brett Favre jointly announced that they are inducting the quarterback into the Packers Hall of Fame and will retire his number 4 on July 18, 2015.

Record of a Nightmare: A Review of ‘Yume Nikki’

About 10 years ago, a little game called "Yume Nikki" showed up on Japan's largest message board, 2channel.

Jackson A to Z: What to Know, Do, Drink, Visit ...

This list isn’t exhaustive! Visit jfpevents.com and jfp.ms/musiclistings for so many more events and venues. Jackson is what you make it, so make it amazing.

Breaking the Myths

To prepare the students who about to embark on the intellectual, emotional and psychological experience that is known as college, here are blunders and truths from some popular movies that focus on college life.

Hacking College

To live and resemble a functioning person while being in college can be tricky, but here are a few tips and hacks that might help keep your sanity and wallet in check.

Clarion-Ledger Parent Co. Gannett Slashing News Staffs

Jim Romenesko is reporting about a Gannett plan that would involve staff cuts and require current newsroom employees to reapply for new jobs.

Jack Tips for Newbies

We asked JFP readers on social media to help out all of you new students and residents. Here's what they told us.

My Favorite Thrift Shops

Developing a style that suits college classrooms and adulthood takes time and a carefully trained eyed to scoop up the best deals. Luckily, Jackson has the best thrift shops to build a million-dollar closet on a ramen-noodle budget.

The Heat of the (Week) Night

There's something to do on any given night in the Jackson area. It just takes a little creative planning.

20 Places to Be If You're Under 21

Just because you aren't of legal drinking age doesn't mean you can't have fun as a college student in Jackson. Here are 20 of the greatest places to be in the Jackson metro if you're under 21.

Jackson, Believe It: Learning to Love a Misunderstood City

Jackson may have more college students than many cities, but it might need more promotion before really claiming the moniker "college town."

Abortion Clinic Gets Reprieve; Will It Last?

An effort to close Mississippi's last abortion clinic hit the wall on Tuesday, July 29, when two of three judges on a 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel determined that the law was unconstitutional because it would force women to travel across state lines to exercise their right to have the procedure.

Neshoba: A Gorilla Under the Pavilion

Race played a major role in the fracture within the Republican Party after U.S. Sen. Thad Cochran began soliciting votes from black voters, mostly Democrats, for the run-off in June.

Dems, GOP Mull Future Elections

Unprecedented—the word is used repeatedly to describe the recent Mississippi U.S. Senate primary.

JRA Starts Cleaning Up the Books

After a recent audit brought to light problems with JRA's accounting procedures, the seven-member commission recently took action to address the problems.

Whit Ramsey

Whit Ramsey became active in the Jackson music community when he started going to metal hardcore shows with his brother when he was in 6th grade.

McDaniel: Hinds County Tainted Election Results

On Aug. 4, McDaniel commenced Act III of the comedy-drama known as the Republican Senate primary by formally challenging the results of the June 24 runoff against U.S. Sen. Thad Cochran.

JRA Restarts Convention Center Bids, Gannett Splits, MUW Business Grant

Gannett Co. Inc., parent company of The Clarion-Ledger and many other media outlets, announced today that the company will split into two separate publicly traded companies, with one controlling Gannett's broadcasting and digital business and the other controlling its publishing business.

Dr. Ricky Clay

Dr. Ricky Clay, a plastic surgeon at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, specializes in reconstructive surgery, working frequently with patients who have suffered an animal attack.

McDaniel Campaign: Over 15,000 Votes Should Not Have Been Cast in GOP Runoff

State Sen. Chris McDaniel's campaign for U.S. Senate told press today that McDaniel has made a challenge to the election results of the June 24 runoff against U.S. Sen. Thad Cochran. McDaniel campaign lawyer Mitch Tyner said they filed the challenge with the State Executive committee of the Republican Party.

Kemper Coal Plant Legal Battles Over

Six years of legal wrangling over the Kemper County coal-fired power plant, now under construction in eastern Mississippi, drew to an end today with the announcement of a settlement between Mississippi Power Co., which is building the plant, and the Sierra Club.

Judge Myron H. Thompson

This morning, Judge Myron H. Thompson, a senior United States District Court judge for middle Alabama, ruled that Alabama's Women's Health and Safety Act is unconstitutional under the premise that the act would place an "undue burden" on women's access to abortions in the state of Alabama.

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.

Kishia Powell Faces Tough Roads at Public Works

Earlier this week, Kishia Powell became the city of Jackson's highest-paid employee. She may also have the toughest job in the capital.

Owen Brooks

Civil rights leader Owen Brooks, an outspoken civil-rights veteran and Jackson, passed away July 27 at age 85.

At Neshoba, Cochran vs. Childers Takes Shape

Facing a throng of hecklers, Republican U.S. Sen. Thad Cochran made a rare public appearance at the Neshoba County Fair to throw some red meat to Republicans. Smelling blood in the water, former U.S. Rep. Travis Childers, the Democrat who will face Cochran in the November general election, also went on the attack.

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