Families Fear Inmates' SafetyThe families of two of the three Pod C inmates still in the Hinds County Correctional Facility say they want officials to move their relatives to a different facility immediately.
Dead Man's Family Wants FairnessOn July 22, Johnny Lee Butts went out for his usual morning stroll near his home east of Como in rural Panola County. But this time Butts, 61, did not return home.
Trell KimmonsNicknamed the "Coldwater Comet," U.S. Olympic track team member Trell Kimmons holds the Mississippi state record in the 100-meter dash with a time of 10.39 seconds.
Defending Voter IDMississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann vehemently defended the state's ability to provide free Ids for its as-yet approved Voter ID law, issuing a scathing retort July 26 to "The Challenge of Obtaining Voter Identification," a report issued July 17 …
Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves Bashes 'Feel-Good Debt'Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves: “I have a message for people in both parties who are scared of the future of education reform: buckle your seat belts."
City Election Blunders Continue It seems even a trial in which a jury unanimously tossed out the original Ward 3 runoff election wasn't enough to ensure that city election officials got their act straight.
Why Are Our Kids Last? Jackson-area child advocacy organizations say Mississippi's kids don't have to be in last place.
Inmates Take Over Jail PodAfter a disturbance at the Hinds County Correctional Facility, law enforcement officers took more than 12 hours to take back and fully secure the facility.
Laurie Bertram RobertsWhen she was 18, Laurie Roberts lay on a hospital table on the edge of life.
'Quagmire' of Voter IDAfter Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann's scathing retort yesterday to "The Challenge of Obtaining Voter Identification," the Brennan Center for Justice is standing by its conclusions.
Forum Puts Kelly on Hot SeatMany west Jackson citizens and community leaders let Chartre Consulting know this morning that they are not happy with the developer's plan for a mixed-income development near Jackson State University.
Bianca KnightU.S. Olympic Team member Bianca Knight was born in Ridgeland in 1989, and currently lives in Austin, Texas.
Ramps Moving to Farish StreetJRA approved a plan to remove the ramps to its parking garage on Capitol Street and build new, similar ramps on Farish Street.
Jackson to D.C. Flight Here to StayMississippians who need to fly from the state capital to the nation's capital can breathe a sigh of relief.
Come Out Against Violence This Saturday, the Jackson Free Press will sponsor the 8th annual Chick Ball in its ongoing effort to stop domestic violence and sexual abuse.
The families of two of the three Pod C inmates still in the Hinds County Correctional Facility say they want officials to move their relatives to a different facility immediately.
On July 22, Johnny Lee Butts went out for his usual morning stroll near his home east of Como in rural Panola County. But this time Butts, 61, did not return home.
Nicknamed the "Coldwater Comet," U.S. Olympic track team member Trell Kimmons holds the Mississippi state record in the 100-meter dash with a time of 10.39 seconds.
Ward 7 Councilwoman Margaret Barrett-Simon has fought for the Fortification Street renewal for years.
Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann vehemently defended the state's ability to provide free Ids for its as-yet approved Voter ID law, issuing a scathing retort July 26 to "The Challenge of Obtaining Voter Identification," a report issued July 17 …
It seems even a trial in which a jury unanimously tossed out the original Ward 3 runoff election wasn't enough to ensure that city election officials got their act straight.
Emily Lyons arrived at work early the morning of Jan. 30, 1998.
After a disturbance at the Hinds County Correctional Facility, law enforcement officers took more than 12 hours to take back and fully secure the facility.
When she was 18, Laurie Roberts lay on a hospital table on the edge of life.
Jonathan Lee has made his well-known candidacy for mayor official.
After Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann's scathing retort yesterday to "The Challenge of Obtaining Voter Identification," the Brennan Center for Justice is standing by its conclusions.
Many west Jackson citizens and community leaders let Chartre Consulting know this morning that they are not happy with the developer's plan for a mixed-income development near Jackson State University.
U.S. Olympic Team member Bianca Knight was born in Ridgeland in 1989, and currently lives in Austin, Texas.
JFP Jacob Fuller has discovered discrepancies in Ward 3 vote counts, leaving election officials pointing at each other.
JRA approved a plan to remove the ramps to its parking garage on Capitol Street and build new, similar ramps on Farish Street.
Mississippians who need to fly from the state capital to the nation's capital can breathe a sigh of relief.
UPDATE Aug 8, 2012: Brittney Reese won a gold medal in the Women's Long Jump.