Vigil Gives Mom Peace, Not JusticeAlmost three months have passed since Quardious Thomas was shot and killed in northwest Jackson's Lakeover subdivision for allegedly trying to steal a car.
Baker, McQuirter Win Hinds Democratic PrimaryThe results are in: Democrats Darrel McQuirter and James "Lap" Baker make it into the November general election for Hinds County supervisor.
Legality of Water-Sewer Plan UncertainComplaints over increased water and sewer rates have continued, even after the Jackson City Council passed the 2013-2014 fiscal-year budget.
Was William Brown an Open-Carry Casualty?William Brown’s wife, DeUndra, believes her husband was victimized twice—once at the hands of his killer and again by a state law that allows people to carry guns openly.
Chris CajoleasChrist Cajoleas worked 16 shows in 18 days managing a tour featuring hip-hop artist Pell and DJ Staccato.
U.S. Expected to Slash Aid to Egyptian GovernmentU.S. officials said Wednesday that the Obama administration is poised to slash hundreds of millions of dollars in military and economic assistance to Egypt.
3 in U.S. Win Chemistry Nobel for Computer ModelsThree U.S.-based scientists won this year's Nobel Prize in chemistry on Wednesday for developing powerful computer models that researchers use to understand complex chemical interactions and create new drugs.
Harrison County Inmate Found Hanging in Jail CellThe Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has joined in the investigation of the death of a Harrison County inmate who was found hanging in his cell.
Hinds Dem Runoff Today: McQuirter v. Robinson, Baker v. MaldonadoIn the absence of serious Republican opposition in most corners of Hinds County, Democratic primary battles can often get nasty and divisive. The contest for the safely Democratic District 2 seat is affirming that fact.
Barber Shop, Burn Center, Recycling and USMNext month, partners Justin McPherson and Eddie Outlaw—a frequent contributor to the Jackson Free Press—will open a new business, The Fondren Barber Shop, next to their William Wallace Salon (2939 Old Canton Road).
Doyle WarringtonIt's a common man who loves his family and dogs, but a special man who takes that love and channels it into a philanthropy that makes a lasting change. Such is the legacy of Doyle Warrington, who passed away Oct. …
U.S. Adults Score Below Average on Worldwide TestIt's long been known that America's school kids haven't measured well compared with international peers. Now, there's a new twist: Adults don't either.
Senate Dems to Try for Debt Ceiling IncreaseDemocrats controlling the Senate plan to move quickly toward a vote to allow the government to borrow more money, challenging Republicans to a filibuster showdown as the time remaining to stop a first-ever default on U.S. obligations ticks by.