Think Like Einstein—on your iPadWhile Albert Einstein's genius isn't included, an exclusive iPad application launched Tuesday promises to make detailed images of his brain more accessible to scientists than ever before.
Romney Swipes at Obama Over Libya, Israel & ChinaMitt Romney led a chorus of Republican criticism of the administration's foreign policy on Monday, accusing President Barack Obama of minimizing the recent killing of the U.S. ambassador to Libya as a mere "bump in the road" rather than part …
Ex-Supe Denies Redistricting About RaceGeorge Smith, the former president of the Hinds County Board of Supervisors, denies that race played a role in crafting the county's redistricting plan.
Hotel Could Add $14M to RevenuesJackson Convention Complex General Manager Kelvin D. Moore thinks an associated hotel could increase the center's annual economic impact on the city by more than 50 percent.
Why Wall Street Regulation and Reform MattersThe 2008 financial crisis roiled the banking system and swamped the global economy, leaving millions of Americans jobless, underemployed or facing foreclosure.
Chick-Fil-A Back in the Fryer Thanks to Confusing Same-Sex StanceControversy flared up this week when a Chicago politician said the company was no longer giving to groups that oppose same-sex marriage, angering Christian conservatives who supported Chick-fil-A this summer when its president reaffirmed his opposition to gay marriage. Civil …
Homeless People Ask for JobsMichael Hunter is homeless, and tired of depending on charitable organizations and churches to feed him.
Hinds Lawsuit Alleges Racial ImproprietiesThe Hinds County Republican Party and the county's only white supervisor are suing four black county supervisors, charging race was used improperly as a factor in redrawing district voting lines.
iPhone's New Maps: A Rare Setback for AppleApple released an update to its iPhone and iPad operating system on Wednesday that replaces Google Maps with Apple's own application. Early upgraders are reporting that the new maps are less detailed, look weird and misplace landmarks. It's shaping up …
The Changing Faces of Jackson When Shawna Davie came to the capital city from St. Louis to attend Jackson State University, like many college students, she didn't know what she'd do with her life.
Will Miss. School Funding Formula Survive?The gap between MAEP, the school funding formula, and money state lawmakers appropriate could widen to more than $300 million.
City Denies JPS Budget Increase The Jackson City Council voted Friday to deny Jackson Public Schools the extra $2.7 million it requested for the upcoming fiscal year.
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Smoke and the City Mississippi is one of only 10 states that hasn't adopted a statewide ban, but several cities have passed ordinances against smoking in public places, including Jackson.
JFP's Biggest Stories Over the years, the Jackson Free Press has dug in deep on a number of big stories and topics that produced major results for the city and state.
Joseph Welch never made it to work Friday.
Christopher Epps had plenty of numbers this past week when he appeared before legislative budget writers.
George Smith, the former president of the Hinds County Board of Supervisors, denies that race played a role in crafting the county's redistricting plan.
Jackson Convention Complex General Manager Kelvin D. Moore thinks an associated hotel could increase the center's annual economic impact on the city by more than 50 percent.
Michael Hunter is homeless, and tired of depending on charitable organizations and churches to feed him.
When Shawna Davie came to the capital city from St. Louis to attend Jackson State University, like many college students, she didn't know what she'd do with her life.
The Jackson City Council voted Friday to deny Jackson Public Schools the extra $2.7 million it requested for the upcoming fiscal year.
WeatherVision has been bringing local weather forecasts to communities across the country for more than two decades.
Mississippi is one of only 10 states that hasn't adopted a statewide ban, but several cities have passed ordinances against smoking in public places, including Jackson.
Over the years, the Jackson Free Press has dug in deep on a number of big stories and topics that produced major results for the city and state.
The Jackson Free Press started with no money but a big dream.