Barbour Pardonee Involved in Fatal Shooting
A man who received a pardon from former Gov. Haley Barbour is a suspect in a shooting in Calhoun County.
Who's Watching Out for Children?
Yesterday, Democrats in the Mississippi Legislature began exploring that question during a public forum on mental-health and school-safety policy at the Capitol.
Band of the Day: Sun Ballet
Sun Ballet kicks off what the band hopes is its biggest year yet with its first performance of 2013 at Hal & Mal's Saturday.
It's the Weekend!
On Saturday, the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra presents "Bravo III: Dvorak's Seventh" at 7:30 p.m. at Thalia Mara Hall.
Scholarship Scheme Draws Fire
A plan by Gov. Phil Bryant to establish a scholarship fund for public-school students to go to private schools drew fire from Republican members of the committee.
JPS to Focus on Reading, Early Childhood
Jackson Public Schools Superintendent Cedrick Gray wants the district to focus on two key areas: reading and early childhood education.
Bianca Knight
One of the most memorable moments from the 2012 London Olympics was the performance of the United States Women's 4x100 relay team.
New Directions for UMMC, Viking Corp
On Monday, Gov. Phil Bryant and University of Mississippi Chancellor Dan Jones helped usher in what they believe will be the first step to a healthier population in the state.
Night Riders
For almost one year, Dominick and his peers conspired to "willfully cause bodily injury to, and through the use of dangerous weapons, attempt to cause bodily injury to African American persons" in the Jackson area, according to the federal indictment.
11th-Hour 'Cliff' Deal: Mostly Band Aid
The U.S. Congress kept the entire electorate on tenterhooks for weeks over the "fiscal cliff"--mandatory tax expirations and spending cuts that Congress imposed on itself last year.
City Begins Improvement Project
The city has a long list of needed repairs, replacements, and upgrades to its water and sewer systems--about $400 million worth, in fact.
What Happened to VAWA?
The Violence Against Women Act has been hailed as one of the most successful measures to reduce domestic abuse in the United States.
Kendall Poole
Kendall Poole's experience as a 20-time bridesmaid across 15 years gave her the experience to make the jump to wedding planning full-time.
Tate Reeves and the 2013 Session
Reeves' swallowing of what he considers a bitter pill could be construed as surprising considering the adversarial approach some of his fellow Republicans--most notably Gov. Phil Bryant--have taken toward implementing President Obama's health law.
New Med School, Viking Sold, Team Jackson, Film Festival, More
Mississippi ranks near or at the bottom of almost every health indicator. Gov. Phil Bryant hopes a new School of Medicine will be the remedy not only for health issues, but for some of the state's economic issues as well.
Dr. Tandaw Samdarshi
What do the ancient Indian texts called the Upanishads have to do with sleep? Dr. Tandaw Samdarshi, associate professor of cardiology at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, is in the process of finding out.
Hinds Hires Lobbyist
With District 4 Supervisor Phil Fisher as the lone dissenting vote, the board agreed to hire attorney Firnist Alexander as the county's lobbyist.
Warning Pregnant Patients About Environmental Risks
When Dr. Darragh Flynn sits down with her pregnant patients, she preaches healthy habits: Don't smoke or drink, eat nutritious foods and take vitamins.
Bill McChester
Bill McChester, 66, is the owner and operator of STEP-UP Pre Employment Trainers, Inc, a 501(c)(3) non-profit based in Jackson.
Community Events and Public Meetings
American Board Teaching Information Sessions are Jan. 8, 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., at the YMCA in downtown Jackson.
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.
Running the Blues
This weekend, thousands of marathoners will descend on Jackson with blues in their head, heart and step for the Mississippi Blues Marathon.
Watchdogs to IRS: Reject Rove Group's Tax Application
Two watchdog groups are calling on the IRS to reject Crossroads GPS' request to be recognized as a social welfare nonprofit.
Aaron Roux, Paul Erway and Grant Berthiaume
This Saturday, runners from all over the country and all over the world will arrive in Jackson to participate in the Mississippi Blues Marathon.
It's the Weekend!
On Saturday, the BankPlus Racing Vehicle Extravaganza is from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Mississippi Trade Mart.
Sixth Man Guilty in 'Night Rides'
A sixth man is guilty in a hate-crime conspiracy that played out in spring 2011 in Jackson.
City Signs $90 Million Contract, Sets Meetings
Mayor Harvey Johnson Jr. signed a $90 million contract with Siemens Corp. over the holidays for a water and sewer improvement project.
Patti Page
Singer Patti Page, 85, died New Year's Day, just five weeks shy of receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2013 Grammy Awards.
City Responds to William Bright
In the Nov. 28 interview with mayoral candidate and former Jackson Police Department officer William Bright (Vol. 11, Issue 12), the Jackson Free Press misquoted Bright in talking about the Jackson Police Department's "DARK program."
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?
- Trump Rally
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- Trump Rally
- Kameron Palmer On Saving Our Sons
- Joel D. Swan On Saving Our Sons
- Attorney Martin Perkins Speaks for Inmates