Robbery Suspects Still in CustodySuspects are still in custody after a Wednesday hearing on charges of them with the armed robbery for the Nov. 30 incident at Swell-O-Phonic Skateboard Company at N. State St.
Child-Care Providers Seek Lawmaker HelpChild-care providers are asking state and federal lawmakers to intervene in their ongoing fight against a controversial new finger-scanning program.
Celia BarrettCelia Barrett is combining New York style with Mississippi grace, one renovation at a time.
It's the Weekend!On Sunday, the Soulful Messiah Celebration youth concert is at 4 p.m. at Jackson Medical Mall.
JPS Refinancing CostlyThe Jackson Public Schools Board of Trustees is refinancing millions worth of the district's bond debt.
Toxic Couches?Flame retardants in U.S. furniture are on the rise, with a new study finding them in nearly all couches tested.
Sen. Alice HardenAs the minority party in the Mississippi Senate, the conventional wisdom would suggest that Democrats don't tally many legislative victories.
Hinds Jail Could be PrivatizedThe beleaguered Hinds County Detention Center at Raymond could come under new management—a private corrections firm.
Schoolhouse to the Statehouse On Tuesday, Jan. 15, youth from all over Mississippi will come to Jackson to talk to state legislators.
The Truth About ObamacareIf you spent any amount of time listening to the nattering voices of the negative, chances are you've heard any number of rumors, lies and half-truths about the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, aka Obamacare or ACA. Allow us …
'Change Your World'Harvard professor and political consultant Steve Jarding capped off last week's Mississippi Black Leadership Summit by telling a small group of students and community leaders what he believes it takes to be a leader.
Rhonda BlasingameRhonda Blasingame got her first sewing machine when she was 8 and began sewing clothing.
New Homes, Toys for Tots and City NetworkingThe city of Jackson and the Jackson Housing Authority will unveil the state's first solar-power-assisted affordable housing with a tour of the new Midtown Housing Tuesday, Dec. 4 at 2 p.m.
Larry EmmettLarry Emmett, 55, co-founder of the Pizza Shack in Jackson, passed away last night following a battle with cancer.
Hinds Looks at Jail PrivatizationAfter a series of high-profile incidents at Hinds County's Raymond Detention Center that sometimes bordered on comical, the county will look at the possibility of privatizing some or all of the jail's operations.
Hollis WatkinsHollis Watkins has dedicated his life to serving the people of his community.
Community Events and Public MeetingsThe Welcome Reception for Dr. Lawrence T. Potter Jr. is Dec. 7, 4-6 p.m., in Ayer Hall at Jackson State University.
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.
JPS Supe Addressing Mental HealthLast school year one Jackson student was suspended from school 19 times, Jackson Public Schools Superintendent Cedrick Gray said this morning at Koinonia Coffee House's Friday Forum.
Black Leaders Come TogetherBlack leaders from across the country and nearly all walks of life, including government, education business, community and faith-based organizations and civil rights groups have descended on the capital city.
Renee RosenfeldIrene Rosenfeld died Wednesday, Nov. 27, at age 94.
Suspects are still in custody after a Wednesday hearing on charges of them with the armed robbery for the Nov. 30 incident at Swell-O-Phonic Skateboard Company at N. State St.
Child-care providers are asking state and federal lawmakers to intervene in their ongoing fight against a controversial new finger-scanning program.
Celia Barrett is combining New York style with Mississippi grace, one renovation at a time.
The Jackson Public Schools Board of Trustees is refinancing millions worth of the district's bond debt.
Flame retardants in U.S. furniture are on the rise, with a new study finding them in nearly all couches tested.
The "Abortion Queen" has issued a proclamation: People in glass houses shouldn't throw stones.
The beleaguered Hinds County Detention Center at Raymond could come under new management—a private corrections firm.
On Tuesday, Jan. 15, youth from all over Mississippi will come to Jackson to talk to state legislators.
Harvard professor and political consultant Steve Jarding capped off last week's Mississippi Black Leadership Summit by telling a small group of students and community leaders what he believes it takes to be a leader.
Rhonda Blasingame got her first sewing machine when she was 8 and began sewing clothing.
The city of Jackson and the Jackson Housing Authority will unveil the state's first solar-power-assisted affordable housing with a tour of the new Midtown Housing Tuesday, Dec. 4 at 2 p.m.
Larry Emmett, 55, co-founder of the Pizza Shack in Jackson, passed away last night following a battle with cancer.
After a series of high-profile incidents at Hinds County's Raymond Detention Center that sometimes bordered on comical, the county will look at the possibility of privatizing some or all of the jail's operations.
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.
Dogs that chew on plastic training devices and toys may be exposed to hormone-altering chemicals, according to research at Texas Tech University.
The last clinic where Mississippi women can get an abortion is once again in peril.
Black leaders from across the country and nearly all walks of life, including government, education business, community and faith-based organizations and civil rights groups have descended on the capital city.
Irene Rosenfeld died Wednesday, Nov. 27, at age 94.