JPS Takes City to CourtJackson Public Schools is taking the city to court over the City Council's refusal to approve a millage rate to support the school district's approved budget.
What's the Harm in Drilling?"People don't come down here to be in an industrial zone," Robert Wiygul, an Ocean Springs-based attorney who represents the environmental groups, told the Jackson Free Press last week.
Stinker Quote of the Week: "Preferable""There is no question that for Missourians who believe we need to stop the reckless Washington spending, rein in the role of government in people's lives and finally focus on growing jobs in this country, that Todd Akin is a …
Following the DHS Scanner MoneyIn order for low-income child-care centers to get reimbursed by the state, parents and guardians must scan his or her finger when picking up or dropping off their child.
Tonja MurphyTonja Murphy, a single mother, is Jackson Public Schools' "Parent of the Year," and the after-school mentoring program coordinator at Rowan Middle School for Operation Shoestring, where she mentors both parents and children.
Ambrose TabbIn Jackson, Ambrose "Eli" Tabb was influential in the high school arts scene, but is most noted for his relentless pursuit of social justice.
Group of the Day: Millsaps FeministsAlthough still a relatively new group on campus, the Millsaps Feminists are making waves and sparking conversation.
Community Events and Public MeetingsThe "Getting on Easy Street" Finance Seminar at the Jackson Medical Mall is Oct. 1, 6 p.m., in the Community Meeting Room.
10 Local Stories This WeekWe had another mouth-watering week of local news. Chew on these delicious stories from the week.
JRA Finalizes Iron Horse DealThe Jackson Redevelopment Authority has finalized an agreement to help fund the resurrection of the Iron Horse Grill.
Evers, Winter: Mississippi Moving Forward, But ...Few eyes were dry when Myrlie Evers-Williams, the widow of Jackson civil-rights hero Medgar Evers, stood in front of 600 people in downtown Jackson Thursday night and declared her love for Mississippi and for her first husband, gunned down nearly …
It's the Weekend!On Sunday, the Metro Jackson Heart Walk is at 1 p.m. at the Mississippi State Capitol.
Enviros: Drilling Will Hurt EconomyAs conservationists continue to fight the state's plan to open Mississippi waters to natural-gas drilling, one their key sticking points has to do with the economy rather than the environment.
Raising and Spending The way Republican U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker is raising campaign cash, you would think his opponent was former Vice President Al Gore, not retired preacher Albert N. Gore Jr.
Who Are the 47 Percent? Last week, a videographer caught Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney in an unguarded moment during a political fundraiser.
ADP Tight-Lipped on Office Closing After promising to employ more than 1,000 workers, Automatic Data Processing announced it will close its office in Clinton in February 2013.
Sewage Woes Hit HomeThe issue on Sheffield Drive is only one of several prominent issues with the city's sewage and wastewater system, and the city has to find room in the budget for all of them.
Finger Scanners Spark ConcernsParents and child-care providers have concerns about a new state program that requires a finger scan when picking up or dropping off kids at day care.
Kelli StoutKelli Stout likes to say that southerners think about food a lot.
Jackson Public Schools is taking the city to court over the City Council's refusal to approve a millage rate to support the school district's approved budget.
"People don't come down here to be in an industrial zone," Robert Wiygul, an Ocean Springs-based attorney who represents the environmental groups, told the Jackson Free Press last week.
Join the JFP and friends tonight as we discuss (or get snarky about) the first presidential debate.
The political landscape might have shifted in Mississippi, but in 2012, women are still struggling with the same issues.
Conservatives have been abuzz this year about "2016: Obama's America," a documentary by Dinesh D'Souza, claiming to expose the "real" Barack Obama.
In order for low-income child-care centers to get reimbursed by the state, parents and guardians must scan his or her finger when picking up or dropping off their child.
Tonja Murphy, a single mother, is Jackson Public Schools' "Parent of the Year," and the after-school mentoring program coordinator at Rowan Middle School for Operation Shoestring, where she mentors both parents and children.
MDOC Commissioner Chris Epps could soon see a budget increase.
BankPlus and Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas presented two Jackson organizations with $4,000 grants.
In Jackson, Ambrose "Eli" Tabb was influential in the high school arts scene, but is most noted for his relentless pursuit of social justice.
The Department of Justice has responded to the State’s request for pre-clearance of the voter ID law as presented in House Bill 921 (2012), announced Attorney General Jim Hood today.
The Hinds County Board of Supervisors denied an expansion of the Faircloth Rubbish Landfill in Clinton.
We had another mouth-watering week of local news. Chew on these delicious stories from the week.
The Jackson Redevelopment Authority has finalized an agreement to help fund the resurrection of the Iron Horse Grill.
Dr. Nancy Lottridge Anderson is putting her knowledge of "crazy money" into an app.
As conservationists continue to fight the state's plan to open Mississippi waters to natural-gas drilling, one their key sticking points has to do with the economy rather than the environment.
Heading into last Saturday's game, the Belhaven football team didn't have much to cheer for at 0-3.
Last week, a videographer caught Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney in an unguarded moment during a political fundraiser.
After promising to employ more than 1,000 workers, Automatic Data Processing announced it will close its office in Clinton in February 2013.
The issue on Sheffield Drive is only one of several prominent issues with the city's sewage and wastewater system, and the city has to find room in the budget for all of them.
Parents and child-care providers have concerns about a new state program that requires a finger scan when picking up or dropping off kids at day care.
Kelli Stout likes to say that southerners think about food a lot.
The Mississippi Department of Corrections needs about $11.3 million to run some of its youth programs for the next two years.