Mississippi Preps for Year's First ExecutionWillie Jerome Manning, who is scheduled to be the first person Mississippi executes in 2013, is asking the state Supreme Court to reconsider several issues that could have affected his sentence.
Felder RushingFelder Rushing is a man whose gardening roots run deep.
'I'm gay': NBA Player Jason Collins Breaks BarrierFor more than a decade as a professional athlete, Collins remained silent about his sexuality, worried about what teammates, opponents, fans — the world, really — might think.
Development Rough on Existing BusinessScott Stringer is a co-owner at Lott Furniture Company on Capitol Street. He has a business to run and a budget to balance. Lately, the latter is proving a lot harder to do in the downtown area.
Candice StockerCandice Stocker is one of the organizers of Community Animal Rescue & Adoption Inc.'s upcoming Jail-n-Bail fundraiser event May 2. She also sits on CARA's board of directors.
Community Events and Public MeetingsA Freedom Riders Pilgrimage Stop is Tuesday, April 30, at 9 a.m. in front of the statue at Medgar Evers Library.
Dutschke in Court Today on Ricin ChargesA Mississippi man who describes himself as a patriot with no grudges against anyone was expected to appear in court Monday on charges of making and possessing ricin.
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.
Tire Plant Sparks Regional DisputesA proposed tire plant in West Point, which was the focus of a special session of the Mississippi Legislature today, drew light criticism from lawmakers around the state.
Lack Of Competition Might Hamper Health ExchangesThe White House sums up the central idea behind the health care exchanges in the new federal health law with a simple motto: "more choices, greater competition."
Jobie L. Martin Classroom BuildingA locally designed building on the campus of Hinds Community College has received a national award for excellence from the American Institute of Architecture.
Willie Jerome Manning, who is scheduled to be the first person Mississippi executes in 2013, is asking the state Supreme Court to reconsider several issues that could have affected his sentence.
Musician's Emporium Bar & Grill, located at 642 Tombigbee St., in Jackson, celebrated its grand opening April 19.
Felder Rushing is a man whose gardening roots run deep.
Scott Stringer is a co-owner at Lott Furniture Company on Capitol Street. He has a business to run and a budget to balance. Lately, the latter is proving a lot harder to do in the downtown area.
Spring football practice started this month for high schools across the country, and teams are drawing up game plans for the heat as well as this fall's opponents.
Candice Stocker is one of the organizers of Community Animal Rescue & Adoption Inc.'s upcoming Jail-n-Bail fundraiser event May 2. She also sits on CARA's board of directors.
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.
A proposed tire plant in West Point, which was the focus of a special session of the Mississippi Legislature today, drew light criticism from lawmakers around the state.
The White House sums up the central idea behind the health care exchanges in the new federal health law with a simple motto: "more choices, greater competition."
A locally designed building on the campus of Hinds Community College has received a national award for excellence from the American Institute of Architecture.