Rhetoric May Save Clinic
State lawmakers and executives may have bitten themselves in the behind when they opened their mouths to boast about effectively ending abortion in the state with House Bill 1390.
Update: Jail Fixes Cost $1.3 Mil
The Hinds County Detention Center at Raymond is getting a facelift, but it won't necessarily put an end to the security problems that have plagued the facility.
Trell Kimmons
The march to London and 2012 Summer Olympic track and field events began June 24 in Eugene, Ore., at the U.S. Olympic Trial, where the men's 100-meter dash was held.
Community Events and Public Meetings
The Eighth Annual JFP Chick Ball is July 28, 6 p.m., at Hal & Mal's.
Student Loan-Highway Bill Passes Congress
The federal transportation bill is ready for President Barack Obama's signature. The U.S. Senate passed the $120-billion package 74-19 on June 29. The House had previously approved the measure 373-52.
Judge Blocks Clinic Closing
A federal judge has blocked a state law that would force the closing of the state's only abortion clinic.
Just In: State Not Responding Well to Child Abuse, Neglect
A children's advocacy organization says state officials are not responding to reports of child abuse and neglect in a timely or effective fashion.
Nissan Jobs Cost Millions
Central Mississippi is getting 1,000 badly needed jobs, but taxpayers are paying a hefty price for them.
JPD Ups Non-English Skills
The Jackson Police Department is taking steps to improve communications and relationships with non-English-speaking residents in the city.
It's the Weekend!
This Saturday the play "It's Time to Take Out the Trash" is at 8 p.m. at Thalia Mara Hall. 2010 "Sunday Best" winner Le'Andria Johnson performs.
Heat Risk to Seniors and Disabled: How to Help
The city is performing wellness checks on seniors and the disabled during the current heatwave.
Fireworks + Drought = Danger
Here are Insurance Commission Mike Chaney's tip avoiding fireworks disasters this year.
State on Shaky Financial Footing
It's a good thing Mississippians owe less in student loan debt than the national average because ours is one of two states where personal income is shrinking.
Obamacare Ruling 'Imperfect'
Mississippians might not want to celebrate this morning's U.S. Supreme Court ruling affirming President Barack Obama's health-care law just yet.
Madison Ark is Homeless
The city of Madison recently failed to renew the lease of the Madison Ark animal shelter.
Mississippi Folks
This morning's historic decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold the majority of President Barack Obama's 2010 Affordable Care Act means that millions of Mississippians will continue to enjoy the benefits of the law.
Court Upholds 'Obamacare'
In a 5-4 decision with Chief Justice John Roberts as the "swing" vote and author of the decision, the 2010 Affordable Care Act was upheld, including the controversial insurance "mandate," although as a tax.
Mississippi Reacts to 'Obamacare' Ruling
Mississippians reacted promptly to the Supreme Court's ruling on "Obamacare." Some weren't pleased.
'No Ill Will, But We're Suing'
Mississippi's sole abortion provider is taking its fight against a new state law that endangers its existence to court.
Is Mississippi in 'Play'?
In August 1987, Louisiana State University geologists reported that a rock formation called Tuscaloosa Marine Shale could contain as much as 7 billion barrels of oil.
Managing Projects, Tasks and Info
The recent wholesale upgrade to the Jackson Free Press website was quite an undertaking. For the first time since 2002, we have completely changed not just to a new design, but to an entire new "backend" as well, switching to a different Content Management System, or CMS, for our stories, events, restaurant listings and so on.
JPS Asking for Tax Increase
The Jackson Public Schools board approved a $206 million JPS budget for the upcoming year at a meeting yesterday by a vote of six to one.
A Mississippi Tea Party Chat
Janis Lane, president of the Central Mississippi Tea Party, said conservatives want America to return to its roots of "limited government, free markets and fiscal responsibility."
Lawsuit Aims to Keep Abortion Clinic Open
Pro-abortion rights groups filed an expected lawsuit today to block the closing of the state's only abortion clinic.
Graham Downey
Graham Downey came to Jackson with a mission: to make healthy options for kids in Mississippi more accessible.
Appeals Court Tosses David Archie Conviction
The Mississippi Court of Appeals threw out the convictions of David Archie and a dozen other people who were arrested at a March 2008 protest in Canton.
Redevelopment Authority Packed Agenda Wednesday
Much development talk is afoot at the JRA meeting today.
SCOTUS Creates Buzz in Mississippi
As with many U.S. Supreme Court rulings, there was a little something for everyone in yesterday's ruling on Arizona's tough anti-immigration law.
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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- More Trump Rally Footage
- Trump Rally
- Kameron Palmer On Saving Our Sons
- Joel D. Swan On Saving Our Sons
- Attorney Martin Perkins Speaks for Inmates