Outraged Lawmakers Look to Change Military JusticeOutrage over an Air Force officer's decision to overturn a jury's guilty verdict in a sexual assault case has Republicans and Democrats joining forces on ambitious legislation to change the military justice system.
Development Rough on Existing BusinessScott Stringer is a co-owner at Lott Furniture Company on Capitol Street. He has a business to run and a budget to balance. Lately, the latter is proving a lot harder to do in the downtown area.
In a First, Black Voter Turnout Rate Passes WhitesAmerica's blacks voted at a higher rate than other minority groups in 2012 and by most measures surpassed the white turnout for the first time, reflecting a deeply polarized presidential election in which blacks strongly supported Barack Obama while many …
Per-Student Pre-K Spending Lowest in DecadeState funding for pre-kindergarten programs had its largest drop ever last year and states are now spending less per child than they did a decade ago, according to a report released Monday.
Hospitals See Surge of Superbug-Fighting ProductsIn U.S. hospitals, an estimated 1 in 20 patients pick up infections they didn't have when they arrived, some caused by dangerous 'superbugs' that are hard to treat.
Dutschke in Court Today on Ricin ChargesA Mississippi man who describes himself as a patriot with no grudges against anyone was expected to appear in court Monday on charges of making and possessing ricin.
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.
Tire Plant Sparks Regional DisputesA proposed tire plant in West Point, which was the focus of a special session of the Mississippi Legislature today, drew light criticism from lawmakers around the state.
Lack Of Competition Might Hamper Health ExchangesThe White House sums up the central idea behind the health care exchanges in the new federal health law with a simple motto: "more choices, greater competition."
Bill to End Airport Delays Headed for House VoteLegislation to end furloughs of air traffic controllers and delays for millions of travelers is headed to a House vote after a dark-of-night vote in the Senate that took place after most lawmakers had left the Capitol for a weeklong …
Boston Marathon Bombing Suspect Out of HospitalThe surviving Boston Marathon bombings suspect has been released from a civilian hospital and transferred to a federal medical detention center in central Massachusetts.
Environmental Groups Sue TVA Over Coal PlantA coalition of environmental groups is suing the Tennessee Valley Authority over its decision to continue operating a coal-burning power plant in Gallatin.
Oil Spill Judge: What is Gross Negligence?The judge who will allocate responsibility for the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill has told lawyers to give him their views about whether a series of negligent acts can add up to gross negligence.
Dems, GOP Talk Up Deficit Reduction, but Don't ActLiberals' loud objections to White House proposals for slowing the growth of huge social programs make it clear that neither political party puts a high priority on reducing the deficit, despite much talk to the contrary.
Miss. Special Session Friday for Auto Parts MakerMississippi Gov. Phil Bryant is calling lawmakers back to the Capitol this Friday for what many hope will be a quick a special session to lure an auto parts maker to the state.
City in the SkyThe long-awaited sequel to the critically acclaimed "Bioshock" series is finally here, and despite its flaws, it was worth the wait.
The Joy of FailureThe function of Dwarf Fortress is to simulate in unnerving complexity a chaotic, living world, from its geology to its psychology.
A ‘Sound, Sensible’ Organics ProgramThe National Organic Program must be sensing increasing numbers of small farmers turning away from the USDA's certified organic program.
Wilson: Engaging our YouthAlbert Wilson has spent his adult life trying to reach out to the next generation. Now he wants to reach them from the Jackson City Council.
Wright: A Familiar FaceCharity Wright has dedicated her last 14 years to working in City Hall in the Jackson City Clerk's office. Now she is asking for a promotion—to city councilwoman.
Health Cuts Still Loom Despite Obama PlanPresident Barack Obama's recent recommendation to delay some Medicaid cuts has not deterred the hospitals that rely on the payments or health-care advocates from pushing to expand Medicaid in the state.
Jackson Development: Who’s On First?When it comes to the big development projects in Jackson, political candidates like to express their disapproval with how the mayor's office and city council handles business.
Millsaps Group Helping Boost BusinessesMillsaps College has formed ELSEWorks, a group of students and faculty that engages the area's business and community leaders to promote growth and opportunity.
Help for 'Uninsurables' Mired in Political BattleRepublicans are offering to bail out a financially strapped program in the federal health overhaul, one that's a lifeline for uninsured people with medical problems.
Musician's Emporium Bar & Grill, located at 642 Tombigbee St., in Jackson, celebrated its grand opening April 19.
Scott Stringer is a co-owner at Lott Furniture Company on Capitol Street. He has a business to run and a budget to balance. Lately, the latter is proving a lot harder to do in the downtown area.
Spring football practice started this month for high schools across the country, and teams are drawing up game plans for the heat as well as this fall's opponents.
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.
A proposed tire plant in West Point, which was the focus of a special session of the Mississippi Legislature today, drew light criticism from lawmakers around the state.
The White House sums up the central idea behind the health care exchanges in the new federal health law with a simple motto: "more choices, greater competition."
The long-awaited sequel to the critically acclaimed "Bioshock" series is finally here, and despite its flaws, it was worth the wait.
The function of Dwarf Fortress is to simulate in unnerving complexity a chaotic, living world, from its geology to its psychology.
Southern organic gardeners are discovering what could be The Next Big Thing in tomatoes: grafting.
The National Organic Program must be sensing increasing numbers of small farmers turning away from the USDA's certified organic program.
Jonathan Lee, candidate for mayor of Jackson, Miss., is on the defensive over default judgments against his family's business.
Albert Wilson has spent his adult life trying to reach out to the next generation. Now he wants to reach them from the Jackson City Council.
Charity Wright has dedicated her last 14 years to working in City Hall in the Jackson City Clerk's office. Now she is asking for a promotion—to city councilwoman.
President Barack Obama's recent recommendation to delay some Medicaid cuts has not deterred the hospitals that rely on the payments or health-care advocates from pushing to expand Medicaid in the state.
When it comes to the big development projects in Jackson, political candidates like to express their disapproval with how the mayor's office and city council handles business.