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Fix Potholes With Jobs

Publisher Todd Stauffer says it's time to stop talking about the streets and fix them.

Meet Dorsey Carson

Dorsey Carson, attorney

MAEP Memes: Myths vs. Realities

Anti-MAEP memes: Myths vs. Realities

MAEP Formula, Explained

An explanation of the MAEP formula.

How Is The MAEP Formula Calculated?

How the MAEP formula is counted and calculated.

What Are Schools Missing Out On?

A list of things that schools could have if they had more funding.

One Destination, Two Routes

How can we fix the problem? Former Gov. Ronnie Musgrove is using a lawsuit to try to recover funds owed by the state while Better Schools Better Jobs is attempting to amend the constitution through a ballot initiative.

The 2009 JFP Interview with John Horhn

Sen. John Horhn talked to the JFP the first time he ran for mayor—in 2009.

Tony Yarber's JFP Candidate Questionnaire 2014

The JFP sent all 2014 mayoral candidates the same questionnaire. Here are Tony Yarber's responses.

Margaret Barrett-Simon's JFP Candidate Questionnaire 2014

The Jackson Free Press recently completed editorial-board interviews with each of the seven major candidates for mayor. As this process evolved, so did our questions. In the interest of fairness, we sent all the candidates the full list of the …

Margaret Barrett-Simon's JFP Questionnaire

The JFP sent all 2014 mayoral candidates the same questionnaire. Here are Margaret Barrett-Simon's responses.

Lady of the Pack: The 2013 JFP Interview with Regina Quinn

Regina Quinn first ran for the Jackson mayor's seat in 2013. Here is her candidate interview from that election.

Steady As He Goes: The 2013 JFP Interview with Harvey Johnson Jr.

Then-Jackson Mayor Harvey Johnson Jr. talked to the JFP in 2013 about why he should be re-elected.

An Innocent Woman? Michelle Byrom vs. Mississippi

Read Ronni Mott's March 19, 2014, story in the JFP that brought international attention to the tragic case of Michelle Byrom.

Diaz: Michelle Byrom Did Not Get a Fair Trial

A former Mississippi Supreme Court justice explains how Michelle Byrom did not get a fair trial—and why the executions should be halted in Mississippi.

Code Blue: Police Pursuits Cost a Life a Day

A police pursuit killed a mother in Flowood in 2012. Learn why law-enforcement agencies are adopting strict pursuit policies.

JFP Editorial: Stop Dangerous Police Pursuits

The JFP Editorial Board urges suburban police districts to adopt stricter and safer police-pursuit policies—and to stop spreading the danger into other jurisdictions.

Dr. Hannah Gay

Read the JFP's interview with Dr. Hannah Gay, who treated the baby.

JFP Talks to Darrel McQuirter

Read an interview with District 2 Hinds County supervisor candidate Darrel McQuirter

JFP Talks to James "Lap" Baker

Read an interview with District 4 Hinds County supervisor candidate James "Lap" Baker