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Two Jackson Men Sentenced to 60 months in Armed Carjacking Case
The Department of Justice released the following statement verbatim: Jackson, Miss - Gregory Hines, age 20 and Deontra Deon Paige, age 19, both of Jackson, were sentenced on January 10, 2017 before U.S. District Judge David Bramlette III to a term of 60 months in federal prison, after having previously …
Rematches Highlight NFL Playoffs Divisional Round
If something seems familiar about this year’s NFL Playoffs, you would be right. Rematches seem to be a theme in the first two rounds. There were three rematches on Wild Card weekend, and the only game that wasn’t a rematch was the Seattle Seahawks’ 26-6 win over the Detroit Lions. …
Clemson Outlasts Alabama in Title Game
The national championship football game between Clemson University and the University of Alabama rematch on Monday, Jan. 9, lived up to the original from the year before. It had all the makings of a heavyweight fight—and without a doubt, it was a fight. Alabama began the game on defense, pounding …
City to Repair Broken Water Mains after Winter Weather
Released this morning from the City of Jackson concerning water main repairs, reposted here verbatim: City of Jackson Repairing Several Water Main Breaks Following Freezing Weather City of Jackson Department of Public Works crews are repairing a number of water main breaks following freezing weather this past weekend. The numerous …
Gov. Bryant Orders State Employees to Take Sexual Harassment Awareness Training
Gov. Phil Bryant signed Executive Order 1392 which requires state employees to complete online sexual harassment awareness training. "This should be a low-cost alternative to expensive seminars and provide a standard of prevention in this litigious society," Gov. Bryant said in his Facebook post announcing the order. "Everyone deserves a …
National Media Diversity Site Features Kimberly Griffin's Promotion to Associate Publisher
Associate Publisher Kimberly Griffin has been featured on Richard Prince's 'Journal-isms' website.
Four 'Blues Crawl' Venues Open Tonight for Marathon Runners, But No Shuttle
We just received the following update about what venues will be open tonight for the marathon runners who came to Jackson for the Mississippi Blues Marathon that was cancelled due to the ice storm. Limited venues are open tonight for the scheduled Blues Crawl, but the shuttle will not run. …
California Ban on Travel to Mississippi Goes into Effect Due to HB 1523
The demise of the Mississippi picnic in Central Park, news the Jackson Free Press broke early last week, is not the only economic and public-relations fallout of Mississippi's passage of the anti-LBGT House Bill 1523. On Jan. 1, California's banned state-funded and state-sponsored travel to North Carolina, Mississippi, Tennessee and …
Updated: Openings, Closings in Metro Jackson; Blues Marathon Cancelled
The areas in pink are still experiencing icy, dangerous conditions on Jan. 7.
JTRAN Buses Shut Down By Weather
Due to the deteriorating street conditions, JATRAN buses will be off the streets at or about 5:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 6. Anyone needing a ride home should contract customer service at 601-952-1000 for a ride.
Mississippi Wins 'Development Deal' Award for Continental Tire Plant
Gov. Phil Bryant announced at MEC Capital Day on Thursday that Mississippi won the Business Facilities’ 2016 Economic Development Deal of the Year for sealing the deal with Continental Tire, which is set to open a tire plant outside of Clinton in Hinds County. “To be chosen as the top …
Mississippi Religious Leadership Conference: 'We Will Not Be Silent' About Hate Crimes
Below is an open letter from the Mississippi Religious Leadership Conference reproduced in full: An Open Letter to All Mississippians and Our Leaders We, the undersigned religious leaders, educators, community leaders, and citizens of Mississippi, hereby express our alarm at the increase in hate crimes and acts of abuse against …
Fixing the College Football Playoff
Fans have hope that the national championship game on Monday, Jan. 9, lives up to last year’s game, when Clemson University and the University of Alabama played an instant classic in the Crimson Tide’s 45-40 victory. A thrilling championship game for two years in a row can mask the problems …
Six New Teams in This Year’s NFL Playoffs
Things can change quickly in the NFL. One year a team may be raising the Lombardi Trophy at the end of the season and the next, the team may be sitting at home waiting for another one to raise the trophy. The Denver Broncos, who were last year’s Super Bowl …
Women’s Basketball Standings as Conference Play Starts
Now that we are firmly into the New Year, it is time to take a look at the women’s college basketball teams in our state. Most but not all teams have started conference play. Since women’s basketball in Mississippi has six Division I teams, that is where this update will …
Men’s College Basketball Standings as Conference Play Starts
If you haven’t kept up with college basketball, you are excused. College-football regular season and bowl games, the end of the NFL regular season and the holidays might have kept you from keeping up with teams around the state. Heck, even the NBA and NHL might have caught your attention …
College Football Bowl Conference Records
There is just one college-football game left to play this season. Clemson University and the University of Alabama will play on Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. on ESPN in the national championship game. As the 2016-2017 season comes to an end, it seems a good time to look back at …
State Supe Releases Annual Report
State superintendent Dr. Carey Wright released her annual report today, which includes how and where school districts spend their state, federal and local dollars. Data included in that report show that school districts use state funds to operate at least half of their budgets on average, while local and federal …
Mississippi Picnic in Central Park Cancelled for Good
Last year, the organizers of the boisterous and well-attended annual Mississippi Picnic in Central canceled it in the wake of House Bill 1523's passage. "Any law such as HB 1523 that discriminates against even a single member of our community cannot be tolerated, and therefore we have decided to stand …
Blues Marathon Traffic Advisories for Jan. 9
The Mississippi Blues Marathon takes place this Saturday, January 9, 2017, throughout Greater Jackson. As a result, some streets will be closed and some intersections make take time to get across.