The Future of Newspapers
The program at Millsaps College April 15 was "The Future of Newspapers: The Clarion-Ledger's Pulitzer Prize 30 Years Later." The question: Can newspapers still convey big ideas?
Begin a New Day
It's been a rough couple of weeks for Jackson, with two highly regarded local men meeting untimely deaths.
JPS’ Cedrick Gray Deserves Fairness
A few months ago, The Clarion-Ledger ran a splashy Sunday A1 story about alleged financial mismanagement at the school district Jackson Public Schools Superintendent Cedrick Gray formerly managed.
Show Us That Clinton is Better for DOR
The Department of Finance and Administration has finally made its long-awaited recommendation for a new permanent home for the Department of Revenue, which is now housed in a Quonset hut in Clinton.
The Two-Way Street of Democracy
Transparency in government is a big and often slippery subject that most media outlets only look at from the 10,000-foot national level.
Voters Were Not Confused
In November 2011, 58 percent of Mississippi voters made their voices unequivocally heard when they said "No" to Initiative 26.
Invest in People, and Biz Will Come
Mississippi can't seem to stop wagging the dog when it comes to creating an inviting business climate.
Be Careful What You Give Away
Mississippi legislators are making shortsighted deals that will affect the state's citizens for a long time to come.
Let's Debate Expansion
Despite Gov. Phil Bryant's stubborn and vocal opposition to the plan, the question of Medicaid expansion seemed headed for a few rounds of spirited debate in the Mississippi Legislature.
If He Can't Serve, Anderson Should Go
On Monday, Pope Benedict XVI shocked Roman Catholics around the world by announcing his retirement at the end of February.
The Secrecy Must Stop
We heard a lot about sunshine during the 2011 legislative session. Mainly, it was in the context of a proposal Republicans were pushing to ostensibly to boost transparency in the Mississippi attorney general's office.
Jackson's Team of Allies
In this issue focusing on the best of our city, you will read a lot about innovation, teamwork and building alliances—as well as about a number of candidates wanting to represents parts of the city in the state Senate.
Put Funds into Education, Not Guards
Last week, Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves went on the record to push the National Rifle Association's pro-gun agenda in Mississippi.
Remember Who Pays the Bill
Jackson becomes the epicenter of Mississippi's political and economic future from January to April every year. For 12 weeks, the city's air gets a little warmer with the bluster, pontification and bombast wafting from the state Capitol.
How to Change the World
Tamra Gordon was tired of watching the revolving door of abusers and their victims cycle through Clinton's courtrooms.
Get Back to Work, Congress
Last Thursday, Republican House Majority Leader Rep. John Boehner sent his party home and effectively adjourned the U.S. House of Representatives for the holidays.
Hosemann's Data Prove Him Wrong
Bad public policy, like bad personal decisions, takes a lot of justification to get folks in your corner.
Time to Invest in Workforce Health
Mississippi's Republican Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney sees few redeeming features of the Affordable Care Act, aka Obamacare.
An Artful Approach to Learning
Each time the Jackson Free Press publishes one of the four annual arts preview issues, we are reminded of the immense diversity and wealth of talent that abounds in Mississippi.
Stand in Solidarity With the Poor
What most people may not know is that while the poor are getting poorer in Mississippi--in no small part due to the loss of so many manufacturing jobs in recent decades--the rich are getting richer.
Be a Job Creator This Holiday Season
Want to do your part to improve Mississippi's economy and jumpstart job growth in the state? Then grab your wallet this week and Buy Local this holiday season.
Stinker Quote of the Week: "Suppressing"
Once again, it seems that a conservative is attempting to appropriate words and change history.
GOP Must Help Us Pay for Bush's Promises
Regardless of your opinion on the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the undeniable truth is that these wars have cost us a great deal of money.
An Open Letter to Ole Miss
As student leaders of The University of Mississippi, we want to respond to the incidents that occurred on our campus last Tuesday night.
Voting Suppression Must be National Priority
The electorate lost big when it came to how elections were handled right here in Hinds County and beyond.
Education Key to State's Job Growth
In September, Mississippi's unemployment rate increased to 9.2 percent, and it's been one of only seven states that has lost payroll jobs over the last 12 months.
Stinker Quote of the Week
A couple things stink about Ryan's answer about abortion in the vice presidential debate.
No Good Can Come of Immigration Suit
Whenever election season draws near, the shenanigans in which politicians will engage to score cheap points are seemingly boundless.
Hosemann: Give Voter ID Facts Straight
Since last fall's successful referendum requiring Mississippi citizens to show a government-issued photo-identification card, mass confusion has ensued about when and if the law would ever go into effect.
Women: Grab a Chair
If there's any doubt in your mind that the political War on Women is a reality, reading this week's cover story—even browsing through the quotes and sidebars and graphs—may change your mind.