Reluctant Kentucky Clerk Gets Time for Gay Marriage AppealA Kentucky county clerk who objects to same-sex marriage was given room on Monday to continue denying licenses to gays and lesbians while she takes her case to a federal appeals court.
Drake ElderJackson music impresario and Bebop Record Shop co-founder Drake Elder died the morning of Friday, Aug. 14, at his home in Brandon.
Bond Remembered for Civil Rights Work After His Death at 75Through the tough struggles of the civil rights movement, Julian Bond always kept his sense of humor, and it was his steady demeanor that helped him persist despite the inevitable difficulties involved, his wife recalled.
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.
The HustlersMusician Aven Whittington likes to call The Hustlers "howl-at-the-moon music." Another description may be "front-porch music."
Ted Cruz Sees Path to White House Running Through the South Ted Cruz sees his way to the White House, and it runs between the hedges, through waters patrolled by the "Volunteer Navy" and a spot on the Mississippi River nicknamed Death Valley.
PSC Approves 18 Percent Rate Increase for Mississippi PowerState utility regulators agreed Thursday that Mississippi Power Co. needs more money immediately, granting the company an 18 percent rate increase that, while temporary for now, could become permanent by December.
Dr. Carolyn Meyers Tackles Rumors, Says State of JSU is 'Solid'Before giving her official State of the University speech, Jackson State University President Dr. Carolyn Meyers took a few moments to dismiss some rumors out in the ether about her and her administration of the storied historically black university.
Pickering: Did Not Have 'Anything to Do With' LGBT Robo-callsStacey Pickering, the incumbent Republican candidate for state auditor, said Wednesday that he had nothing to do with the automated calls that called his Democrat challenger, Joce Pritchett, an "LGBT candidate."
Rico RichardsonOne player from Jackson State is currently listed on an NFL roster: Rico Richardson for the Tennessee Titans.
Both political parties have certified their primary elections and sent the results to the Mississippi Secretary of State's office.
Beth Poff, the executive director of the Jackson Zoo, said the park is in a good financial position and debt-free.
Through the tough struggles of the civil rights movement, Julian Bond always kept his sense of humor, and it was his steady demeanor that helped him persist despite the inevitable difficulties involved, his wife recalled.
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.
The head of an area labor union called a furlough plan and proposed property-tax increase a double whammy for Jackson employees.
Musician Aven Whittington likes to call The Hustlers "howl-at-the-moon music." Another description may be "front-porch music."
Ted Cruz sees his way to the White House, and it runs between the hedges, through waters patrolled by the "Volunteer Navy" and a spot on the Mississippi River nicknamed Death Valley.
Before giving her official State of the University speech, Jackson State University President Dr. Carolyn Meyers took a few moments to dismiss some rumors out in the ether about her and her administration of the storied historically black university.
One player from Jackson State is currently listed on an NFL roster: Rico Richardson for the Tennessee Titans.