Neighbors Saving Precinct 1
The Jackson Police Department has taken some heavy blows in recent conversations concerning Jackson—even as crime in the city has been on a steady decline over the last three years, particularly in Precinct 1.
Yolanda Singleton
Yolanda Singleton, the promoter for Xperience Jxn Entertainment, has a singular vision for audiences in the metro area.
Rains Highlight Need for Sewer Fixes, Flood Reduction
Recent flooding has highlighted the urgency to address Jackson's longstanding problems with flooding as well as its aging sewer system that led to a roughly $400 million EPA consent decree.
TEDx Jackson and The Children's Collaborative
On Nov. 6, Jackson attorney, developer and Jackson Chamber of Commerce board member David Pharr will host TEDx Jackson, the first TED conference in Mississippi.
Wolves of the Day: Jackson Zoo Wolf Pups
The Jackson Zoo's red wolves Kanati and Taladu had a litter of eight healthy pups March 30.
Yarber, Lumumba Battle for South Jackson
South Jackson's rough-and-tumble reputation is a source of both neighborhood pride and, if you watch local TV news, sometimes, embarrassment.
Lamar Liddell
Jackson Hotshots Superintendent Lamar Liddell has worked for the Bureau of Land Management in Jackson for 17 years out of his 29-year firefighting career.
Community Meetings and Events
The Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum hosts an Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 19, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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.
Documents Shed More Light on Lumumba Mural Removal
The city received "numerous, relevant telephone calls," related to a painted tribute to late Mayor Chokwe Lumumba before its removal a week ago.
Juniper Wallace
When Juniper Wallace, a wife and mother of three, heard that the Fish Tale Group Theatre wanted to perform "The Laramie Project" in Jackson, she knew she wanted to be a part of it.
New Mississippi Abortion Ban Empty, Unscientific?
A female Mississippi senator is questioning a 20-week abortion ban that awaits signature from Gov. Phil Bryant, saying the bill is not grounded in medical fact.
Jackson: An LGBT Sanctuary?
Chokwe Lumumba, the late mayor of Jackson, once described Jackson as a new justice frontier, one that acknowledges that the city's diversity is its strength.
Youth, Turnout Beat Expectations in Mayor Election
Last night's special election for Jackson mayor was about beating expectations.
Voters Could Decide School Funding
A newly formed group is taking a fresh tack on school funding, albeit one that first requires a lot of votes and a constitutional amendment to provide money for cash-strapped schools.
Pierre Pryer Sr.
It only took Pierre Pryer Sr. six months to a year to work his way up from dishwasher to head chef at The Iron Horse Grill downtown the first time he worked there, from 1987 until 1998. He returned to the restaurant at the beginning of February this year—as executive chef this time.
Prepare to Die, Again: A Review of “Dark Souls 2”
"Dark Souls 2" is the third entry in the Souls series, a further refinement on an already impeccably polished property.
Lumumba, Yarber Headed to a Runoff Election April 22
Chokwe Antar Lumumba, son of the former mayor, led by only 10 votes going into a run-off election against Councilman Tony Yarber. Both candidates got 31% of the vote in a field of 13 candidates in the emergency election for mayor after Mayor Chokwe Lumumba dies in office in February.
Mayoral Hopefuls Respond to Mural Flap, Plus Four Questions for #JxnMayor Special Election
Ever since the removal of a mural painted in tribute to late Mayor Chokwe Lumumba last Thursday, wide speculation has swirled about who pulled the trigger to have the painting removed and why.
Welcoming LGBT Customers, Zoo Brew and Bulldog Barkade
Campbell's Bakery owner Mitchell Moore created a Facebook page where business owners can sign up and make a public stance that they are not going to discriminate against LGBT customers by posting their support on the page.
Etta F. Morgan
Dr. Etta Morgan's educational resume reflects her passion for criminal justice and women's studies, one degree at a time.
Millsaps, Tougaloo Release Joint Statement Against SB 2681
The Rev. Loye B. Ashton, a religious-studies professor at Millsaps College, sent a joint letter against SB 2681 this morning from Millsaps and Tougaloo colleges. Following is his email explaining and then text of the letter.
Four Suspects Charged in Aggravated Assault Case
Saturday, Jackson Police officers responded to a shooting on Mosley Avenue near Stillwood Drive.
Stokes: Hinds Jail a 'Public Safety Nightmare'
Markuieze Bennett, 21, should have been in court April 8, standing trial for strong armed robbery. The odds a jury would have found him innocent were good.
Mayor Candidates Make Final Pitches
Seven of the top contenders for Jackson mayor made last pitches to a television audience Friday night at Mississippi College School of Law in an event that differed from recent debates.
Debra Kassoff
On Tuesday, April 1, Debra Kassoff and more than 70 rabbis at the Central Conference for American Rabbis in Chicago, Ill., got together to shave their heads as part of a fundraising event for the St. Baldrick's Foundation.
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.
Stamps: 'Dadgum Low' to Complain About Lumumba Mural
The removal of a mural in Jackson's Monument Park that honors the late Mayor Chokwe Lumumba, inscribed with Lumumba's portrait and the phrases "Peace & Unity in the Streets" and "One City. One Aim. One Destiny," is turning into an emotional and politically charged issue going into Tuesday's special election for mayor.
Margaret Barrett-Simon's JFP Questionnaire
The Jackson Free Press recently completed editorial-board interviews with each of the seven major candidates for mayor. As this process evolved, so did our questions. In the interest of fairness, we sent all the candidates the full list of the questions in order to give each an opportunity to answer questions they may not have had an opportunity to answer. We will post each as and if the campaigns send them back.
Is Jackson the State's Next LGBT Rights Frontier?
With recent actions of Mississippi lawmakers and other statewide policymakers that could lead to wider discrimination against LGBT individuals, cities are leading the way for protection of LGBT rights.
Blogs
- Boil Water Lifted for Most Jackson ZIPs
- City Responds to Hinds County Emergency Declaration
- ZDD Giveaways and Festival on Mar 25, but No Parade
- Casino-Mogul Trump Going Against the Odds With 'Muslim Ban'
- Millsaps Issues Statement on Trump's Immigration Order
- Court Denies Attempts to Dismiss Election Complaint for "Straw Contest"
- Roll-Off Dumpster Day on February 4
- City: Court Rules Rankin Can Build Own Wastewater Treatment Plant
- LaDarion Ammons Announces Run for Ward 7 Council Seat
- Tornado Warning for Central Hinds, NE Rankin, Madison Counties
Video
- Gov. Reeves Answers Nick Judin's Questions
- Chris McDaniel on Morning Joe
- Word on the street: What would you like to see come to Jackson?
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- Kameron Palmer On Saving Our Sons
- Joel D. Swan On Saving Our Sons
- Attorney Martin Perkins Speaks for Inmates