Gov. Bryant’s Fear of ImmigrantsLast week, Gov. Phil Bryant told federal officials that Mississippi would no longer accept children through the Unaccompanied Refugee Minor Program through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Inside MPB's Decision on Abortion FilmMississippi Public Broadcasting Executive Director Ronnie Agnew decided to replace PBS' "POV" documentary series "After Tiller" with other programming due to its controversial nature.
Jane UstinovaJane Ustinova followed a different path than most into the world of banking and helping others become financially sound. She is a loan officer with Members Exchange Credit Union and became a certified financial counselor in May.
Ferguson Plans Reform After Michael Brown ShootingA 2013 report by the Missouri attorney general's office found that Ferguson police stopped and arrested black drivers nearly twice as often as white motorists, but were less likely to find contraband among the black drivers.
Stamps' Gun Ordinance AdvancesSince late last year, Ward 4 Councilman De'Keither Stamps, who also presides over the city council, has been tossing the idea around of requiring gun-owners to report their firearms stolen within 48 hours of the discovery of the theft.
CAET, Burgers and Blues, and Mocha MugsDerek Emerson, award-winning chef and owner of Walker's Drive-In and Local 463, has opened a new business in Miso's former location.
Musgrove: More Districts Consider Funding LawsuitFormer Mississippi Gov. Ronnie Musgrove said Monday that about 30 more school districts are considering whether to join an education-funding lawsuit he filed against the state.
Dr. Michael WinnifordDr. Michael Winniford is the medical director for UMMC's new heart care facility, University Heart.
Former Voice of the Bulldogs, Jack Cristil DiesJack Cristil, an iconic radio announcer of Mississippi State University sports, died Sunday at 88 from complications of kidney disease and cancer.
Damage Limits in Miss. Tort Laws ChallengedThe Mississippi Supreme Court is being asked to overturn a state judge's ruling that a legislatively imposed cap on how much juries can award in non-economic damages is unconstitutional.
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.
Bryant Unmoved on Child Refugees by Church LeadersGov. Phil Bryant's decision to block additional legal child refugees from being resettled in Mississippi hasn't changed following a Thursday meeting with Catholic, Methodist and Episcopal leaders.
Last week, Gov. Phil Bryant told federal officials that Mississippi would no longer accept children through the Unaccompanied Refugee Minor Program through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Mississippi Public Broadcasting Executive Director Ronnie Agnew decided to replace PBS' "POV" documentary series "After Tiller" with other programming due to its controversial nature.
Jane Ustinova followed a different path than most into the world of banking and helping others become financially sound. She is a loan officer with Members Exchange Credit Union and became a certified financial counselor in May.
A 2013 report by the Missouri attorney general's office found that Ferguson police stopped and arrested black drivers nearly twice as often as white motorists, but were less likely to find contraband among the black drivers.
Since late last year, Ward 4 Councilman De'Keither Stamps, who also presides over the city council, has been tossing the idea around of requiring gun-owners to report their firearms stolen within 48 hours of the discovery of the theft.
Derek Emerson, award-winning chef and owner of Walker's Drive-In and Local 463, has opened a new business in Miso's former location.
A major Republican power player who helped Mayor Tony Yarber win his current position is in line to be the City of Jackson's next lobbyist.
Dr. Michael Winniford is the medical director for UMMC's new heart care facility, University Heart.
Jack Cristil, an iconic radio announcer of Mississippi State University sports, died Sunday at 88 from complications of kidney disease and cancer.
The Mississippi Supreme Court is being asked to overturn a state judge's ruling that a legislatively imposed cap on how much juries can award in non-economic damages is unconstitutional.