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Teresa NicholasAbout a year after Jackson-based author Teresa Nicholas released her first book, "Buryin' Daddy: Putting My Lebanese, Catholic, Southern Baptist Childhood to Rest," she decided to take on another challenge that was far removed from her debut memoir yet deeply …
'Mississippi Burning' Civil Rights Case ClosedThe investigation into the infamous slayings of three civil rights workers in Mississippi is finally closed, the state's attorney general said Monday, 52 years almost to the day after the young men disappeared during "Freedom Summer."
Jackson Police Purchase 39 Tasers: 'Intended to Save Lives'The Jackson City Council gave the Jackson Police Department week the go-ahead last to purchase 39 "conducted electricity weapons," or Tasers.
Mississippi Sees Growth in Early Childhood Literacy, Graduation RatesMississippi's public-school students are showing significant gains in graduation rates and kindergarten literary, the Mississippi Department of Education is reporting.
Michael OherThe Panthers are making sure Cam Newton's blind side is protected. Carolina signed left tackle Michael Oher to a three-year contract extension on Friday.
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.
Koinonia Coffee House Closes But Will ReturnKoinonia Coffee House closes at the end of the month, owner Lee Harper announced this morning during the weekly Friday Forum, promising that in its place a whole new stage of community development will take its place for west Jackson.
School Choice Group Names Lt. Gov. Reeves 'Education Reformer of the Year'Empower Mississippi, an education "choice" nonprofit organization, named Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves the "Education Reformer of the Year" for his work on several education bills in the past legislative session.
the CUT: Creating New EnergyFor Madison, Miss., alternative quartet the CUT, genre labels can get a bit tricky. Keyboardist Vincent McMurtery, his brother, drummer Vinson "Vic" McMurtery, saxophonist Judson Wright and guitarist Ben Atkinson bring elements of funk, soul, hip-hop, jazz-fusion, rock and R&B, …
Mississippi Community College Fees Rise 7 Percent on Average Tuition will rise almost 7 percent on average this fall at Mississippi's 15 community and junior colleges.
WalletHub Study: Mississippi Has 'Worst State Economy,' ALEC Says Economic Outlook HopefulFew people are moving to Mississippi—at least not enough to make a significant dent in a bar graph. The latest issue of "Mississippi's Business" says that in 2015, the state's population increased at a significantly lower rate than neighboring states …
When a Priest Files a Lawsuit Against HB 1523Rev. Susan Hrostowski is familiar with fighting for her and her family's rights, even if that means going to court. She was one of the plaintiffs in the case that struck down Mississippi's ban on same-sex adoption on March 31.
Fletcher CoxAfter being one of the biggest snubs for last year's Pro Bowl, Fletcher Cox made sure the same wouldn't be said by the end of the 2016 season.
US judge to Hear Arguments Monday Over Mississippi LGBT Law A federal judge will hear arguments Monday over challenges to a Mississippi law that could restrict access to same-sex marriage.
Planned Parenthood Sues Mississippi Over Defunding Law Planned Parenthood is suing Mississippi over a new state law that will ban Medicaid from spending money with any abortion provider.