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Mississippians in the 2016 MLB Draft
Major League Baseball held its annual draft last Thursday through Saturday. Teams can select players from high school after graduation or four-year colleges after they have completed their junior season or are 21 years old. Teams can draft junior- and community-college players at anytime, so long as they’re residents of …
Third Lawsuit, Fourth Legal Challenge Filed Against HB1523
The Campaign for Southern Equality and Mississippi-native Rev. Susan Hrostowski filed a lawsuit against several state officials, saying that House Bill 1523 is unconstitutional, late last week. The lawsuit states that House Bill 1523 violates the first and fourteenth amendments of the U.S. Constitution and asks the U.S. District Court …
JFP Wins 'Best in Division' in 66th Annual Green Eyeshade Awards
Members of the JFP's editorial and design staff have won numerous honors in the 66th Annual Green Eyeshade award, including our first ever "Best in Division" award, receiving the top honor among all non-daily print publications in the contest.
MSU Gets Swept in Super Regionals
Mississippi State University saw its historic baseball season come to a close on Saturday night in a 6-5 loss to the University of Arizona in 11 innings. The Bulldogs won the SEC regular season championship and was named a national seed for the first time in school history. MSU had …
UPDATED: MDOC Will Close Walnut Grove Correctional Facility by September
The Mississippi Department of Corrections plans to close the Walnut Grove Correctional Facility by September due to "budget constraints and the prison population," a press release from MDOC says. “MDOC’s budget is lower than what we anticipated,” Commissioner Marshall Fisher said in a press release. “Pursuant to an intensive budget …
Rebs and Dogs Win National Titles at 2016 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships
The field part of the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships has been good so far to Mississippi State University and the University of Mississippi. Both teams are bringing back at least one national championship. Curtis Thompson of MSU won the men’s NCAA javelin title and Raven Saunders of UM …
NCAA Baseball Regionals by the Numbers
Before the Super Regionals begin in the NCAA Division I Baseball Tournament, let’s take a look back at the regionals played last weekend. Those were played out to trim the field down from 64 teams to the current 16 teams. When the field was announced, the Atlantic Coast Conference and …
Former Saint Sues 'Biggest Loser'
A big man is suing NBC’s hit reality weight-loss show, "Biggest Loser." Former New Orleans Saints and Cleveland Brown player LeCharles Bentley is taking the show to court over alleged trademark infringement. TMZ was the first to report on the lawsuit. Bentley alleges that the new logo for the Biggest …
College Football is Just Around the Corner
Can you believe that college football is less than three months away? While there are still some great sporting events this summer, such as the Rio Olympics, it is never too early to begin your plan to consume the opening five days of college football. Some great games will open …
USA Faces Tough Test in Group Stage of Copa América Centenario
If you didn’t know, the Copa América Centenario started last week. Here is a brief history of the tournament and some background on why this Copa América is so special. This is the first time in the history of the Copa América that it has taken place outside of South …
John Oliver Starts Miss. Company; Buys and Forgives $15m in Medical Debt
In a segment highlighting how easy it is to buy up old medical debt and learn about the patients who have it, John Oliver on his show "Last Week Tonight" put together a shell company to do just that.
Bulldogs Advance, Rebels and Golden Eagles Fall
Three teams from our state made regionals in the NCAA Division I Baseball Tournament. Two of those teams, Mississippi State University and University of Mississippi, hosted regionals, and the University of Southern Mississippi traveled to the Tallahassee Regional. By early Sunday afternoon, just one team was left standing. MSU lives …
Pastors, Community Advocates File Third Legal Challenge to HB1523
Mississippi pastors, community leaders and a Hattiesburg church have filed a federal lawsuit challenging House Bill 1523, the third legal challenge to the "Protecting Freedom of Conscience from Government Discrimination Act." The plaintiffs have sued the governor (who recently received a Religious Freedom Award), the attorney general, the executive director …
LeBron James Legacy Will Nearly Be Made in These NBA Finals
Legacy. It is a word that is thrown around a ton these days. But most of the time, it is thrown around too much and at the wrong times. LeBron James’ legacy has been discussed a lot over the years. But at age 31, we are finally getting to the …
Prescott Signs Rookie Deal
It’s official. Former Mississippi State University quarterback Dak Prescott is now a Dallas Cowboy. Prescott signed his rookie deal on Tuesday, along with fellow fourth-rounder Charles Tapper. That leaves the Cowboys with one unsigned draft pick. Prescott received a $383,393 signing bonus as part of his four-year deal. His base …
Hugh Freeze Defends Program
Anyone who keeps close tabs on the NFL knows that on Friday afternoons it's worth paying attention to press releases. The league has become masterful at dropping news late on Friday afternoons when most people have turned their attention to the weekend. The University of Mississippi used a similar approach …
VIDEO: One on One With Chief Vance
In May 2016, Donna Ladd sat down with JPD Chief of Police Lee Vance to discuss crime, youth violence, and creative solutions.
Bulldogs, Rebels, Eagles Make NCAA Baseball Regionals
Mississippi State University (41-16-1) was one of the four SEC teams to earn one of the eight national seeds when the NCAA announced the field of 64 teams. This is the first time the team has been a national seed. The Bulldogs are the No. 6 seed with fellow SEC …
LurnyD's Grille Named Best Food Truck in Mississippi
We may not have as many food trucks as states such as New York or Pennsylvania, but our food truck culture is growing. The Daily Meal recently compiled a list of the best food truck in each state, and LurnyD's Grille in Jackson has taken the title for Mississippi. The …
SEC and C-USA Baseball Tournaments Update
Rock 'n' roll superstar Meatloaf once sang, “Two out three ain’t bad.” That lyric could be used for college baseball teams from Mississippi in their respective tournaments. As conference baseball tournaments drag toward the weekend, both the University of Mississippi and the University of Southern Mississippi are off today. The …