Outside Influence on 42Anti-Initiative 42 advocates formed KidsFirst and Improve Mississippi, which were all funded, at least in part, through outside organizations and dollars.
Turnout NumbersOn Nov. 3, media outlets reported steady turnout throughout the day in Hinds County, but in the end, the number of Hinds Countians who participated in the 2015 cycle was lower than the previous two cycles.
The Demise of Initiative 42As soon as the Mississippi Legislature proposed an alternative measure to Initiative 42, a citizens' initiative to fully fund the Mississippi Adequate Education Program, its advocates cried foul, saying the alternate was only there to confuse voters.
Remain Calm and FocusI want to share some thoughts and insights about the concept of assessment and why we should remain calm and focus as we anxiously await the Partnership for Assessment and Readiness for College and Careers to release the results of …
From Jackson to Paris to Fight Climate ChangeSix members of Cooperation Jackson lent their voices and efforts to the global fight against climate change at the United Nation's annual climate conference.
The Mississippi Roots of Mizzou’s #ConcernedStudent1950The roots of the student-led movement that spurred the resignations this week of University of Missouri's president and chancellor, Tim Wolfe and R. Bowen Loftin, respectively—can be traced back to Yalobusha County.
JPS Middle School Scores ShineTwo Jackson Public Schools middle schools outscored all other JPS middle and high schools on math assessments students took last year.
Yarber, Council Disagree on LogjamsIn recent weeks, Mayor Tony Yarber and members of the Jackson City Council have clashed over a number of high-dollar contract negotiations, but the key players offer different perspectives on the root causes of the disagreements.
Born into the Wrong DemographicFailing to pass Initiative 42 punished Mississippi's children simply because they were born into the wrong demographic.
Moody's Cuts Mississippi Power Credit Rating After ElectionsA bond rating agency downgraded Mississippi Power Co.'s debt to the lowest investment-grade level, saying the election of two new members of the state Public Service Commission "increases regulatory uncertainty."
Bennie Thompson Announces Support for Hillary ClintonRep. Bennie Thompson of Mississippi told The Associated Press he has known Clinton since the 1980s, when he was a Hinds County supervisor and she was an attorney in Arkansas. Her husband, Bill Clinton, was governor there before being elected …
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.
State Test Scores Show Progress Against Higher StandardsMississippi middle- and high-school students are slowly adapting to more rigorous College and Career Ready standards according to state test results released on Thursday.
District by District: How Students ScoredJACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Mississippi Department of Education has released the share of students in each school district that met or exceeded grade-level expectations for new tests in algebra I and English II.
School Advocates, Lawmakers to Clash Over MAEP Formula?As the dust continues to settle on the failed education-funding Initiative 42, new battle lines appear to be forming over the formula Mississippi uses to fund public schools.
GOP Leaders Hint at Revamp of Education FundingJACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Republican legislative leaders said Wednesday they want to change Mississippi's education funding formula to try to push more money into classrooms and less into administrative expenses.
The JFP Quick Take: Election 2015If you woke up this morning feeling like today was just another day, it's because voters largely voted to preserve the status quo on Election Day.
Stinker Quote of the Week: 'Important'On Monday, Nov. 2, Delbert Hosemann told the Associated Press that he predicted a light turnout in the Nov. 3 elections despite his role as the secretary of state.
You Know the RoutineRev. Cletus: "This is your car-sales pastor broadcasting live from WGSR, Ghetto Science Radio, your friend at the end of the FM dial."
The 1-Percent Tax Spending SnagJackson City Council members and citizens are growing impatient with the slow rate of progress and administrative morass as the capital city continues to collect funds for infrastructure improvements.
As soon as the Mississippi Legislature proposed an alternative measure to Initiative 42, a citizens' initiative to fully fund the Mississippi Adequate Education Program, its advocates cried foul, saying the alternate was only there to confuse voters.
Six members of Cooperation Jackson lent their voices and efforts to the global fight against climate change at the United Nation's annual climate conference.
The roots of the student-led movement that spurred the resignations this week of University of Missouri's president and chancellor, Tim Wolfe and R. Bowen Loftin, respectively—can be traced back to Yalobusha County.
Two Jackson Public Schools middle schools outscored all other JPS middle and high schools on math assessments students took last year.
In recent weeks, Mayor Tony Yarber and members of the Jackson City Council have clashed over a number of high-dollar contract negotiations, but the key players offer different perspectives on the root causes of the disagreements.
Access to health care and services makes life for women in the Mississippi Delta difficult.
TEDxJackson is hosting the second "Ideas Worth Spreading" event at the Jackson Convention Complex on Thursday, Nov. 12, from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Rep. Bennie Thompson of Mississippi told The Associated Press he has known Clinton since the 1980s, when he was a Hinds County supervisor and she was an attorney in Arkansas. Her husband, Bill Clinton, was governor there before being elected …
Northwest Rankin High School is out of legal trouble after several weeks of back-and-forth with the American Humanist Association.
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.
Jackson Police Chief Lee Vance wants more money—not necessarily just for more cops, gear, or squad cars, but for schools.
Mississippi middle- and high-school students are slowly adapting to more rigorous College and Career Ready standards according to state test results released on Thursday.
As the dust continues to settle on the failed education-funding Initiative 42, new battle lines appear to be forming over the formula Mississippi uses to fund public schools.
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Republican legislative leaders said Wednesday they want to change Mississippi's education funding formula to try to push more money into classrooms and less into administrative expenses.
If you woke up this morning feeling like today was just another day, it's because voters largely voted to preserve the status quo on Election Day.
Jackson City Council members and citizens are growing impatient with the slow rate of progress and administrative morass as the capital city continues to collect funds for infrastructure improvements.
For the first time in a single year, Mississippi voters have re-elected all eight statewide officials.