How to Improve Temp Worker SafetyThe federal government could easily track injuries suffered by temporary workers by adding a checkbox to a government form that already exists. Such a move would give regulators the data needed to justify stronger protections.
Ape of the Day: JariBarely one month old, a new addition to the Jackson Zoo is already capturing hearts.
It's the Weekend!On Sunday, the Community Kwanzaa Celebration is from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. at Medgar Evers Community Center.
Bonne Année!In the style of an extravagant culture, France doesn't take New Year's Eve lightly.
Be the ChangeStart this new year off right by giving back to your community.
Crime Alignment Hitting the StreetsWard 6 City Councilman Tony Yarber said he wanted to put 1,000 people—and 2,000 boots—on the street to kick off his organization, Jackson's Crime Alignment, on Dec. 14 at New Horizon Church.
Trustmark Settles Suit Over FeesIf you've banked with Trustmark National Bank in the past few years, you could soon collect a sort of New Year's bonus.
NAACP Calls for ‘Energy Justice’Across the South, state branches of the NAACP are urging policymakers to consider disparate effects on African Americans when it comes to crafting energy policy.
Malik NewmanJackson Public Schools have long been the heart of Mississippi prep basketball, and Malik Newman, 17, is the latest in a long line of star players the city has produced.
10 Local Stories of the WeekThere's never a slow news week in Jackson, Miss., and last week was no exception. Here are the local stories JFP reporters brought you in case you missed them.
Horhn Speaks on 'Tea Party Governor,' Sales Tax VoteThe 1-percent sales tax is an opportunity, and not a burden. That was the message state Sen. John Horhn delivered to a packed house at the weekly Friday Forum meeting at Koinonia Coffee House near Jackson State Friday morning.
Council Mulls Residency RequirementsSince 2007, legislation has been on the books to ensure that money the City of Jackson pays out in wages stays close to city. Soon, it could be changed to ensure that money stays completely within the city.
Remedy KreweIn 2005, Dustan Chiasson founded Remedy Krewe, which he describes as "a funk band with blues influences, playing like a rock band."
It's the Weekend!Tonight, Remedy Krewe performs from 8-11:45 p.m. at Iron Horse Grill.
Mystery Shrouds JSU's Comegy FiringThere was nothing normal about Jackson State University's handling of its decision to fire Rick Comegy, announced Wednesday morning.
How Long Will You Wait at the Emergency Room?In less urgent cases, patients arriving at the emergency room can wait for hours before seeing a doctor, receiving pain medication, having tests, or being admitted to the hospital.
Rick ComegyWhat does winning two straight SWAC East titles and losing two straight SWAC championship games in overtime earn you? If you are Rick Comegy, Jackson State University head coach, it earns you a pink slip a week before Christmas.
Meet Me Under the Dung on a TwigDid you know people used to believe that mistletoe grew from dung? The name itself is Anglo-Saxon for "dung-on-a-twig." So why do we kiss under it? Here are a few beliefs behind that silly custom.
Be the ChangeIt's now just about that time of year. Everyone is getting busier and busier, but as you're going through your Christmas shopping list, don't forget less-fortunate community members.
Expanding Medicaid: ‘Something Smart’David Becker believes the 21st century will be the health-care era. Based on a report Becker co-authored, Mississippi will practically be stuck in medieval times if policymakers continue to fight Medicaid expansion.
Federal Money Restarts ProjectsThe Jackson City Council recently approved a pair of emergency change orders to restart work on Capitol Street and Fortification Street.
Lumumba Wants More Siemens OversightJackson Mayor Chokwe Lumumba has taken a city-first approach to infrastructure—he wants to pave city streets and fix the water and sewer network by hiring local contractors instead of handing work, and money, to businesses located outside the city limits.
Enyla BlackmonThe most incredible thing Enyla Blackmon has done in her short eight years of life is donate $5,000 to the American Cancer Society in early November. Not many children can say they've done that.
Whole Foods, Godwin and AmtrakWhole Foods Market, an Austin, Texas-based grocery chain that features natural and organic foods, recently put out a call for applicants for the company's upcoming Jackson location, currently still under construction.
Josh PaigeJosh Paige doesn't have to look far for inspiration for his poetry, or his lyrics.
Jackson Fills Recycling NeedSoon, people who don't have residential recycling pickup will have a new drop-off location in the city of Jackson.
Thalia Mara Hall is about to get a lot cooler.
The federal government could easily track injuries suffered by temporary workers by adding a checkbox to a government form that already exists. Such a move would give regulators the data needed to justify stronger protections.
Barely one month old, a new addition to the Jackson Zoo is already capturing hearts.
In the style of an extravagant culture, France doesn't take New Year's Eve lightly.
Start this new year off right by giving back to your community.
Ward 6 City Councilman Tony Yarber said he wanted to put 1,000 people—and 2,000 boots—on the street to kick off his organization, Jackson's Crime Alignment, on Dec. 14 at New Horizon Church.
If you've banked with Trustmark National Bank in the past few years, you could soon collect a sort of New Year's bonus.
Across the South, state branches of the NAACP are urging policymakers to consider disparate effects on African Americans when it comes to crafting energy policy.
Jackson Public Schools have long been the heart of Mississippi prep basketball, and Malik Newman, 17, is the latest in a long line of star players the city has produced.
There's never a slow news week in Jackson, Miss., and last week was no exception. Here are the local stories JFP reporters brought you in case you missed them.
The 1-percent sales tax is an opportunity, and not a burden. That was the message state Sen. John Horhn delivered to a packed house at the weekly Friday Forum meeting at Koinonia Coffee House near Jackson State Friday morning.
Since 2007, legislation has been on the books to ensure that money the City of Jackson pays out in wages stays close to city. Soon, it could be changed to ensure that money stays completely within the city.
President Obama has ordered an early release from prison for Clarence Aaron, who has spent twenty years there, hoping for mercy.
In 2005, Dustan Chiasson founded Remedy Krewe, which he describes as "a funk band with blues influences, playing like a rock band."
There was nothing normal about Jackson State University's handling of its decision to fire Rick Comegy, announced Wednesday morning.
In less urgent cases, patients arriving at the emergency room can wait for hours before seeing a doctor, receiving pain medication, having tests, or being admitted to the hospital.
What does winning two straight SWAC East titles and losing two straight SWAC championship games in overtime earn you? If you are Rick Comegy, Jackson State University head coach, it earns you a pink slip a week before Christmas.
Did you know people used to believe that mistletoe grew from dung? The name itself is Anglo-Saxon for "dung-on-a-twig." So why do we kiss under it? Here are a few beliefs behind that silly custom.
It's now just about that time of year. Everyone is getting busier and busier, but as you're going through your Christmas shopping list, don't forget less-fortunate community members.
The Jackson City Council recently approved a pair of emergency change orders to restart work on Capitol Street and Fortification Street.
Law enforcement raided the home of Rosi Lopez in early December looking for a homicide suspect.
Jackson Mayor Chokwe Lumumba has taken a city-first approach to infrastructure—he wants to pave city streets and fix the water and sewer network by hiring local contractors instead of handing work, and money, to businesses located outside the city limits.
The most incredible thing Enyla Blackmon has done in her short eight years of life is donate $5,000 to the American Cancer Society in early November. Not many children can say they've done that.
Gov. Phil Bryant wants to ensure that the State of Mississippi is the only entity educating Mississippi kids.
Whole Foods Market, an Austin, Texas-based grocery chain that features natural and organic foods, recently put out a call for applicants for the company's upcoming Jackson location, currently still under construction.
Soon, people who don't have residential recycling pickup will have a new drop-off location in the city of Jackson.