JPS Revamps Hiring Practices to Slash Teacher VacanciesAs of Aug. 19, there are only about 22 teacher vacancies among JPS' 60 schools, Superintendent Cedrick Gray told the Jackson City Council during a presentation of the district's budget for the 2015-2016 school year.
Jarius MooreThe Jackson State University Tigers turned to highly touted sophomore Jarius Moore to lead the ground game last season.
The JFP 2015 College Football PreviewFolks in Mississippi will be talking about the 2014-2015 college football season for years to come. Last season was nearly dream-like for the state, as the eyes of the college football world fell on us.
2015 Games to WatchIf you could do nothing but travel the state each weekend to watch football, which games would you go see? I have spent weeks looking at schedules to tell you which games would be the best each week.
JFP 2015 College Football Preview: The SmallsLast season, Alcorn State did something it hadn't done since Steve McNair graced the cover of Sports Illustrated: It won a SWAC football championship. The Braves continued their flight up the SWAC standings under head coach Jay Hopson.
JFP 2015 College Football Preview: University of MississippiThe Rebels reeled off seven straight wins and reached No. 3 in the polls last season. The team beat Boise State University to start, though the Broncos went on to become Fiesta Bowl champs.
Food Truck FrenzyThe Jackson Free Press is beginning a new occasional series that features food from the different trucks and other mobile-food vendors.
Nigel KnottBy season's end last year, the only people targeting Nigel Knott with any regularity were college coaches.
Consultant Aims to Boost Low-Budget Democratic CandidateA political consultant who has worked for Democrats in the Deep South says he's trying to generate support for Robert Gray, the truck driver who did not spend a dime and won the party's nomination for Mississippi governor.
McQuirter: Stop Hinds County’s BleedingDarrel McQuirter met the Jackson Free Press for an early breakfast at a Clinton restaurant to dish on running for reelection while shaping the county's budget.
As of Aug. 19, there are only about 22 teacher vacancies among JPS' 60 schools, Superintendent Cedrick Gray told the Jackson City Council during a presentation of the district's budget for the 2015-2016 school year.
The Jackson State University Tigers turned to highly touted sophomore Jarius Moore to lead the ground game last season.
Fixing education in a state like Mississippi doesn't happen without a lot of kicking and screaming, even when there is nowhere to go but up.
Folks in Mississippi will be talking about the 2014-2015 college football season for years to come. Last season was nearly dream-like for the state, as the eyes of the college football world fell on us.
If you could do nothing but travel the state each weekend to watch football, which games would you go see? I have spent weeks looking at schedules to tell you which games would be the best each week.
Last season, Alcorn State did something it hadn't done since Steve McNair graced the cover of Sports Illustrated: It won a SWAC football championship. The Braves continued their flight up the SWAC standings under head coach Jay Hopson.
Jackson, Chang and Ivy are back this season for the Tigers, and all three have a year's worth of experience under their belts.
Southern Miss Head Coach Todd Monken will have a nice core returning on offense this season. The Golden Eagles return most of their offensive line, and junior quarterback Nick Mullens is back.
The Rebels reeled off seven straight wins and reached No. 3 in the polls last season. The team beat Boise State University to start, though the Broncos went on to become Fiesta Bowl champs.
Last season turned out to be a perfect storm for Mississippi State. The Bulldogs had a great mix of returning players, a favorable schedule and opponents with more questions than answers.
The Jackson Free Press is beginning a new occasional series that features food from the different trucks and other mobile-food vendors.
By season's end last year, the only people targeting Nigel Knott with any regularity were college coaches.
Darrel McQuirter met the Jackson Free Press for an early breakfast at a Clinton restaurant to dish on running for reelection while shaping the county's budget.