Ceara Sturgis: Paving the WayCeara Sturgis and Emily Key wanted to hold their commitment ceremony in the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum's Masonic Hall, but were thwarted by the museum's stance of turning down same-sex couples for grounds rentals.
JPS Chief Ready for 'Gameday'When new Jackson Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Cedrick Gray put the kibosh on a basketball tournament at Lanier High School in July, some people might have gotten the impression that Gray isn't into sports.
Allison WashingtonAllison Washington, a 2009 graduate of Belhaven University and former member of the Sonic Boom of the South, won the first-ever open auditions for band announcer.
Council Shelves Panhandling SanctionsSome believe goodwill may have triumphed when the Jackson City Council shelved Ward 1 Councilman Quentin Whitwell's amendment to the city's panhandling ordinance July 30.
Jackson Teens Fight the PowerThe ACLU's Hip Hop Summit was just one of several Jackson-area events that put youth activism in the spotlight.
Jayson PorterLast semester, Jayson Porter flew to Washington, D.C., with Dr. Darby Kathleen Ray, former professor of religious studies at Millsaps College, to speak on a panel on bringing civility theory to practice.
PSC Launches Utility ProbeThe Mississippi Public Service Commission has opened an inquiry into the state's largest providers of electric power.
Talking Thalia Mara UpgradesA program management firm has studied Thalia Mara Hall and is recommending the city make some major upgrades to the theater and hire an events manager.
Mahesh BhupathiIndia tennis team member Mahesh Bhupathi played tennis at the University of Mississippi from 1994 to 1995.
Inmates Injured in Jail FightA fight that broke out this afternoon at the downtown Jackson jail resulted in injuries for three prisoners, WAPT reports.
Criminalizing Saggy PantsMore than a dozen people spoke on District 5 Supervisor Kenneth Stokes' proposal to impose nominal $10 fees on anyone caught wearing their pants low in Hinds County.
Reddix Ends Jail ContractHinds County is searching for a new medical provider for the Hinds County Correctional Facility after current provider Reddix Medical Group turned in a letter of resignation July 26.
Jennifer GillomBorn in Abbeville, Miss., in 1964, Jennifer Gillom first made a name for herself on the Lafayette High School basketball team.
Chamber Pulls Forum SponsorshipThe Jackson Chamber of Commerce is no longer sponsoring Koinonia Coffee House's signature Friday Forum event.
Yarber Shakes Up CommitteesNew Jackson City Council President Tony Yarber has shaken up of the council's committees, including adding two new committees to the list.
Trey HardeeU.S. Olympic track team member Trey Hardee only spent a short time in Mississippi, but does have ties to the state.
It's the Weekend!Today, the Mississippi Wildlife Extravaganza begins at 3 p.m. at the Mississippi Trade Mart.
Tougaloo College Acquires TV StationTougaloo College announced yesterday that it had agreed to acquire television station WUFX-TV, Channel 35, in Jackson.
FBI Seeking Fugitives Grayhead, ThompsonThe FBI has arrested at least one man tied to the alleged "Grayhead" organization, and are looking for man it was named after.
Ceara Sturgis and Emily Key wanted to hold their commitment ceremony in the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum's Masonic Hall, but were thwarted by the museum's stance of turning down same-sex couples for grounds rentals.
When new Jackson Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Cedrick Gray put the kibosh on a basketball tournament at Lanier High School in July, some people might have gotten the impression that Gray isn't into sports.
Museum Agrees to Allow Same-Sex Couples to Hold Commitment Ceremonies.
JFP reporters are on the scene. More shortly.
Mayor Harvey Johnson Jr. delivered his 2012-2013 budget address to the Jackson City Council today.
Some believe goodwill may have triumphed when the Jackson City Council shelved Ward 1 Councilman Quentin Whitwell's amendment to the city's panhandling ordinance July 30.
The ACLU's Hip Hop Summit was just one of several Jackson-area events that put youth activism in the spotlight.
Last semester, Jayson Porter flew to Washington, D.C., with Dr. Darby Kathleen Ray, former professor of religious studies at Millsaps College, to speak on a panel on bringing civility theory to practice.
A program management firm has studied Thalia Mara Hall and is recommending the city make some major upgrades to the theater and hire an events manager.
Finally, a good reason to give someone a fruit basket: It's National Farmers Market Week.
India tennis team member Mahesh Bhupathi played tennis at the University of Mississippi from 1994 to 1995.
More than a dozen people spoke on District 5 Supervisor Kenneth Stokes' proposal to impose nominal $10 fees on anyone caught wearing their pants low in Hinds County.
Hinds County is searching for a new medical provider for the Hinds County Correctional Facility after current provider Reddix Medical Group turned in a letter of resignation July 26.
Born in Abbeville, Miss., in 1964, Jennifer Gillom first made a name for herself on the Lafayette High School basketball team.
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The Jackson Chamber of Commerce is no longer sponsoring Koinonia Coffee House's signature Friday Forum event.
New Jackson City Council President Tony Yarber has shaken up of the council's committees, including adding two new committees to the list.
U.S. Olympic track team member Trey Hardee only spent a short time in Mississippi, but does have ties to the state.