The Mississippi Money Race
Mississippi state executive offices are up for election this year. Incumbent Gov. Phil Bryant and incumbent Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves both have the largest amounts of money at their campaigns' disposal: a combined total of more than $5 million.
Lt. Gov. Reeves: Fate of State Flag Will 'Be Decided by the People of Mississippi'
Lieutenant Governor Tate Reeves released a statement today on the Mississippi state flag.
McDaniel Slams Changing State Flag
Senator Chris McDaniel made the following verbatim statement regarding calls to do away with Mississippi's official state flag.
From Terrorists to Politicians, the Council of Conservative Citizens Has a Wide Reach
When I clicked on Dylann Roof's alleged racist "manifesto" yesterday, I wasn't surprised at all to see the name of the Council of Conservative Citizens name-checked. In some ways, I was happy to see it.
Hinds County Campaign Finance Reports Are In
Nearly 100 pages of campaign-finance reports have been filed in Hinds County local races.
Special Ed Groups on the Fence about Initiative 42
Initiative 42, the citizen-supported ballot measure to fully fund Mississippi's public-school system, boasts of having a broad coalition of support. However, a vocal and influential bloc aren't fully convinced that the initiative will be good for their kids.
Refusing Medicaid: 'Far-Reaching Consequences'
What a new report says is that Mississippians would benefit greatly from the expansion of Medicaid. But what the report really means is that Mississippians—and the rest of the country—are suffering great harm by the state's refusal to expand Medicaid.
Low City, County Wages Cause Concern
Despite getting news from an independent consultant that the wage structure the Jackson City Council approved last year might break the bank, supporters of the higher wages are hopeful that the numbers can work.
Raising a Women's Movement
Despite what state leaders like Gov. Phil Bryant say about how great Mississippi is for women, a coalition of female advocates, business owners and lawmakers say the state has a long way to go toward being more woman friendly.
Cedric Morgan: ‘Citizen-Friendly’
Cedric Morgan wants to bring his tech savvy and management skills and become the next Hinds County circuit clerk.
Vikki Mumford: ‘Preserving Our History’
Vikki Mumford talked to the Jackson Free Press about why she is running for Hinds County circuit clerk for a third time.
Zinn Touts Jackson Ties in Home Stretch
Going into the final two weeks before a runoff election for Mississippi's 1st Congressional District, Walter Zinn is emphasizing his time spent working for the City of Jackson.
Yarber: Infrastructure Red Tape Hurts Black Cities
Mayor Tony Yarber feels like he's between a rock and a hard place when it comes to addressing Jackson's failing infrastructure.
The Jackson Free Press Wins 7 SPJ Awards
The Jackson Free Press has won seven southeast regional Society of Professional Journalists, including five first-place prizes.
Mr. Zinn and Mr. Whitwell Want to Go to Washington
Walter Howard Zinn and Quentin Whitwell, both former Jackson residents, are two of the 13 men competing in a May 12 special election to replace the late U.S. Rep. Alan Nunnelee, who died in February, as the representative for the state's 1st Congressional District.
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