House Keeps Trying to Snarl Iran Nuclear DealHouse Republicans pushed Friday toward votes challenging President Barack Obama over the Iran nuclear deal even though the Senate has already preserved the accord.
US Judges Decline to Put Justice Court Judge Back on BallotThree judges have dismissed a federal lawsuit that sought to put a justice court judge back on the November ballot in north Mississippi after the state Supreme Court removed him from office amid findings of misconduct.
Report: State Health Disparities PersistWhen it comes to health, huge disparities exist between whites and nonwhites, men and women, and rich and poor in Mississippi.
Mississippi Flag: A Symbol of Hate or Reconciliation?Kitsaa Stevens is arguably one of the more passionate defenders of the current Mississippi state flag, which has included the most notorious Confederate battle emblem in its canton since 1894.
Time to Understand and Undo RacismAwareness of differing viewpoints and cultures must happen: Ignorance needs to be dispelled and truths told in a safe environment with the purpose of moving forward on a continuum of understanding.
Real Transparency, Please, Not Smoke and MirrorsOne online dictionary defines transparency as "free from pretense or deceit," "easily detected or seen through" and "readily understood." However, too many government agencies at the local and state levels are only ostensibly transparent.
‘I Can’t Breathe’: Restraint, Seclusion Under ReviewIn June, the Mississippi Department of Education drafted a restraint and seclusion policy that is already under tough scrutiny by parent, education and advocacy groups around the state.
Ron Chane and Brad Franklin on Rap and ReconciliationIt all started with an apology. Ron Chane, organizer of Fondren's First Thursday, apologized for a music act that preformed on Sept. 3 that wasn't exactly family friendly. In Chane's apology, he went on to say that going forward no …
Revolution's Corner, Bodega and Chill Spot, Open DowntownAbraham Santa Cruz is trying to make a way for a new downtown venture called Revolution's Corner, now open at the corner of Pearl and Roach streets in the Standard Life Building.
Democrats Clinch Critical 41 Votes for Iran Nuclear DealDemocrats clinched the crucial Senate votes Tuesday to block passage of a disapproval resolution against the Iran nuclear accord, an outcome that would be a major victory for President Barack Obama against united Republican opposition.
Sen. Cochran Helps Get $27 Million Army Contract for Miss.U.S. Sen. Thad Cochran says a U.S. Army contract to accelerate Department of Defense high performance computing capabilities will involve significant participation from the Engineer Research and Development Center in Vicksburg and the Navy DoD Supercomputing Resource Center at Stennis …
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.
Jackson Property Tax Rate Remains FlatProperty owners in Jackson will see their tax rate remain unchanged from last year, but the city anticipates lower revenue collections from property taxes.
US Promising Help to Keep Iran in Check in Middle EastThe Obama administration is greeting King Salman of Saudi Arabia with assurances that the Iran nuclear deal comes with the necessary resources to help check the Islamic Republic's regional ambitions.
Chane Unveils The Wonder Lab at Fondren's First ThursdayAfter nearly $9,000 out of pocket in renovation, Ron Chane is today unveiling The Wonder Lab, a collection of studio spaces that he hopes will be a springboard for Jackson creatives.
Texas Abortion Clinics Appeal to Supreme Court Texas abortion clinics are asking the Supreme Court to take up a major case about abortion rights in the midst of the 2016 presidential campaign.
Mayor Yarber Opens Up City DataMayor Tony Yarber is opening up. Specifically, his administration is developing an open-data policy for the City of Jackson.
The Katrina Education LieAmong the many reflections on the effects of Hurricane Katrina on the Gulf Coast, the discussion of its effects on schools in New Orleans may be the most disingenuous.
Howard Industries’ Secret LifeMany of Howard Industries' predominantly black workers say they're underpaid for the hard, grueling work they do, but negotiations with management went nowhere after at least 16 meetings.
Justice, Hope and Hurricane KatrinaRe-housing residents along the Mississippi coast became the most daunting problem of the post-Katrina recovery—logistically and politically speaking.
Despite being cleared of violating school policy and avoiding disciplinary penalties, a Hinds Community College student still faces criminal charges stemming from a Sept. 1 incident.
When it comes to health, huge disparities exist between whites and nonwhites, men and women, and rich and poor in Mississippi.
Kitsaa Stevens is arguably one of the more passionate defenders of the current Mississippi state flag, which has included the most notorious Confederate battle emblem in its canton since 1894.
In June, the Mississippi Department of Education drafted a restraint and seclusion policy that is already under tough scrutiny by parent, education and advocacy groups around the state.
Revolution's Corner is a new bodega operating in the space that formerly housed Adobo at the corner of Pearl and Roach streets in the Standard Life Building.
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.
Property owners in Jackson will see their tax rate remain unchanged from last year, but the city anticipates lower revenue collections from property taxes.
The Obama administration has barred medical providers and insurers from discriminating based on gender in treatments or access to facilities or services.
Two new charter schools in Jackson are getting a big boost from a former chief executive officer, philanthropist who donates money to conservative Republicans.
After nearly $9,000 out of pocket in renovation, Ron Chane is today unveiling The Wonder Lab, a collection of studio spaces that he hopes will be a springboard for Jackson creatives.
Texas abortion clinics are asking the Supreme Court to take up a major case about abortion rights in the midst of the 2016 presidential campaign.
Mayor Tony Yarber is opening up. Specifically, his administration is developing an open-data policy for the City of Jackson.
Re-housing residents along the Mississippi coast became the most daunting problem of the post-Katrina recovery—logistically and politically speaking.
Officials with the public-school advocacy group Better Schools, Better Jobs are exploring their options after top lawmakers denied the group's public-records request for emails.