Education Key to State's Job GrowthIn September, Mississippi's unemployment rate increased to 9.2 percent, and it's been one of only seven states that has lost payroll jobs over the last 12 months.
Stinker Quote of the Week: "Tool"In 2010, Mississippi's rate of maternal death per 100,000 was 15.2 percent, putting it at 45th in the nation for high rates of maternal deaths, meaning that only five states did worse.
William Waller Jr.: No AgendaCriticized for political donations, Mississippi State Supreme Court Chief Justice William Waller Jr. says as long as the state constitution requires judges to run for office, contributions are necessary.
Obama Opponents Strive to Make Emails Campaign Issue"There were emails about all sorts of information that was becoming available in the aftermath of the attack," Carney said. "The whole point of an intelligence community and what they do is to assess strands of information and make judgments …
DOJ: Lauderdale County Violates Students' RightsAuthorities in east Mississippi run a "school-to-prison pipeline" that locks up students for infractions like flatulence or wearing the wrong color socks, a policy that mainly affects black and disabled children, the U.S. Justice Department said Wednesday in a federal …
Ind. GOP Senate Candidate Stands by Rape Comment Indiana Republican Senate candidate Richard Mourdock said Wednesday that he is standing by his statement that when a woman becomes pregnant during a rape "that's something God intended."
Who is Kris Kobach?Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach is representing Mississippi in a lawsuit against the Obama administration.
City to Spend $90 Million on Water ImprovementsA contractor for the city estimates a new $90 million project to upgrade the city's water system will create hundreds of new jobs in Jackson.
Beware the GOP's (Un)Scientific SexismThe majority of Mississippians who voted last fall to block the passage of the "personhood" initiative should be very nervous about the Nov. 6 election.
An Essential OpportunityFor those who are homeless, the Opportunity Center, the only day shelter in Jackson, is home.
AT&T Offers Reward in Copper TheftsAT&T is offering a reward of up to $1,000 to solve incidents of copper theft from telephone cables. The reward is for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible.
Swing-State Voters Hit with Mail Ad BarrageAround lunchtime each day, the latest missives promoting or pillorying Democratic President Barack Obama and Republican nominee Mitt Romney arrive in Diane Ouradnik's mailbox. Before long, they're in her trash.
Obama, Romney Pumped for Dash to the FinishTheir debates now history, President Barack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney on Tuesday open a two-week sprint to Election Day powered by adrenaline, a boatload of campaign cash and a determination to reach Nov. 6 with no would-have, should-have regrets …
Wisconsin Shooting Brings Call for New Law On GunsTwo Wisconsin lawmakers are pushing legislation to tighten the enforcement of gun rules in domestic violence cases, prompted by a fatal shooting rampage at a suburban Milwaukee spa.
FACT CHECK: Romney Flunks Geography, Fails to Spin Auto BailoutVoters didn't always get the straight goods when President Barack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney made their case for foreign policy and national security leadership Monday night before their last super-sized audience of the campaign. A few of their detours …
Suspect in Wis. Salon Attack Had History of AbuseA man suspected of opening fire at a Wisconsin salon where his wife worked, killing three women and wounding four others, had a history of domestic abuse and had been arrested for slashing his wife's tires a few weeks earlier, …
Candidates Debate Foreign PolicyTonight, the presidential candidates from the Republican and Democratic parties will get together to bicker over our nation's foreign policy, issues that frequently take a back seat to domestic issues this election season.
Candidates Seek Foreign Policy Edge in 3rd DebateStill neck-and-neck after all these months, Barack Obama and Mitt Romney head into their third and final debate with each man eager to project an aura of personal strength and leadership while raising doubts about the steadiness and foreign policy …
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.
Hosemann's Office: No Voter ID NeededUp until recently, a Mississippi citizen looking for voting information on the secretary of state's website might have been confused.
JPS Gets Extension on Withdrawal of Accreditation with ConditionsThe Mississippi Board of Education voted today to grant Jackson Public Schools an extension to come into full compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act if the district agrees to criteria outlined in a proposed agreement.
Gun Sales, NRA Thrive Under Obama AdministrationPresident Barack Obama has presided over a heyday for the gun industry despite predictions by the National Rifle Association four years ago that he would be the "most anti-gun president in American history." Gun buyers fear that Obama wants to …
Miss. Schools Eligible for Conversion to ChartersBecause they have performed poorly for three years in a row, 35 schools across Mississippi are eligible to be converted into public charter schools.
Energy: Why It Matters and Where The Candidates StandBoth candidates pledge energy independence, while U.S. dependence on imported oil has declined in recent years, in part because of the economic downturn, improved efficiency and changes in consumer behavior.
Mud Flies in State Supreme Court RaceEarle S. Banks Sr., a Mississippi State Supreme Court candidate and lawmaker, along with his supporters, is stepping up attacks against Chief Justice Bill Waller Jr., the incumbent Banks is attempting to unseat.
Criticized for political donations, Mississippi State Supreme Court Chief Justice William Waller Jr. says as long as the state constitution requires judges to run for office, contributions are necessary.
Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach is representing Mississippi in a lawsuit against the Obama administration.
A contractor for the city estimates a new $90 million project to upgrade the city's water system will create hundreds of new jobs in Jackson.
For those who are homeless, the Opportunity Center, the only day shelter in Jackson, is home.
Small Business Administration loans in the state were down to their lowest total since 2008, despite the second highest national total ever.
Tonight, the presidential candidates from the Republican and Democratic parties will get together to bicker over our nation's foreign policy, issues that frequently take a back seat to domestic issues this election season.
It's legal to get an abortion in America, but in many places it is hard and getting harder.
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.
Up until recently, a Mississippi citizen looking for voting information on the secretary of state's website might have been confused.
Earle S. Banks Sr., a Mississippi State Supreme Court candidate and lawmaker, along with his supporters, is stepping up attacks against Chief Justice Bill Waller Jr., the incumbent Banks is attempting to unseat.