Robbery Suspects Still in Custody
Suspects are still in custody after a Wednesday hearing on charges of them with the armed robbery for the Nov. 30 incident at Swell-O-Phonic Skateboard Company at N. State St.
Child-Care Providers Seek Lawmaker Help
Child-care providers are asking state and federal lawmakers to intervene in their ongoing fight against a controversial new finger-scanning program.
Celia Barrett
Celia Barrett is combining New York style with Mississippi grace, one renovation at a time.
It's the Weekend!
On Sunday, the Soulful Messiah Celebration youth concert is at 4 p.m. at Jackson Medical Mall.
JPS Refinancing Costly
The Jackson Public Schools Board of Trustees is refinancing millions worth of the district's bond debt.
Toxic Couches?
Flame retardants in U.S. furniture are on the rise, with a new study finding them in nearly all couches tested.
Sen. Alice Harden
As the minority party in the Mississippi Senate, the conventional wisdom would suggest that Democrats don't tally many legislative victories.
Abortion Clinic Owner Responds to Suit
The "Abortion Queen" has issued a proclamation: People in glass houses shouldn't throw stones.
Hinds Jail Could be Privatized
The beleaguered Hinds County Detention Center at Raymond could come under new management—a private corrections firm.
Schoolhouse to the Statehouse
On Tuesday, Jan. 15, youth from all over Mississippi will come to Jackson to talk to state legislators.
The Truth About Obamacare
If you spent any amount of time listening to the nattering voices of the negative, chances are you've heard any number of rumors, lies and half-truths about the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, aka Obamacare or ACA. Allow us to help you sort it out.
'Change Your World'
Harvard professor and political consultant Steve Jarding capped off last week's Mississippi Black Leadership Summit by telling a small group of students and community leaders what he believes it takes to be a leader.
Rhonda Blasingame
Rhonda Blasingame got her first sewing machine when she was 8 and began sewing clothing.
Citigroup to Cut More Than 11,000 Jobs
Most of them, about 6,200, will come from Citi's consumer banking unit.
Police Identify, Seek Suspects in Swell-o-phonic Robbery
The Jackson Police Department released the names of two men wanted in the robbery of Swell-o-phonic in Fondren last week.
Miss. Men Plead Guilty to Hate Crimes Against African Americans
William Kirk Montgomery, 23, from Puckett, and Jonathan K. Gaskamp, 20, from Brandon, pleaded guilty today.
New Homes, Toys for Tots and City Networking
The city of Jackson and the Jackson Housing Authority will unveil the state's first solar-power-assisted affordable housing with a tour of the new Midtown Housing Tuesday, Dec. 4 at 2 p.m.
Larry Emmett
Larry Emmett, 55, co-founder of the Pizza Shack in Jackson, passed away last night following a battle with cancer.
Hinds Looks at Jail Privatization
After a series of high-profile incidents at Hinds County's Raymond Detention Center that sometimes bordered on comical, the county will look at the possibility of privatizing some or all of the jail's operations.
How Cellphone Companies Have Resisted Rules for Disasters
In a natural disaster or other emergency, one of the first things you're likely to reach for is your cellphone.
Community Events and Public Meetings
The Welcome Reception for Dr. Lawrence T. Potter Jr. is Dec. 7, 4-6 p.m., in Ayer Hall at Jackson State University.
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.
JPS Supe Addressing Mental Health
Last school year one Jackson student was suspended from school 19 times, Jackson Public Schools Superintendent Cedrick Gray said this morning at Koinonia Coffee House's Friday Forum.
Dog Bites BPA: Chemicals Leak from Plastic Training Toys
Dogs that chew on plastic training devices and toys may be exposed to hormone-altering chemicals, according to research at Texas Tech University.
Sen. Bennie Turner
Sen. Bennie Turner, D-West Point, died Tuesday at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, at age 64.
It's the Weekend!
Tonight, the preview party for the Chimneyville Crafts Festival kicks off at 7 p.m. at the Mississippi Trade Mart.
Seven Hospitals Deny Jackson Abortion Clinic
The last clinic where Mississippi women can get an abortion is once again in peril.
Black Leaders Come Together
Black leaders from across the country and nearly all walks of life, including government, education business, community and faith-based organizations and civil rights groups have descended on the capital city.
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