Phillip Lafayette Gibbs & James Earl GreenIn May 1970, the sound of gunfire aimed at students ceased sounds of protest on what was then the Jackson State College campus (now Jackson State University).
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.
Missing Voter Registrations in Hinds?The Mississippi NAACP and Hinds County Circuit Clerk's office are pointing fingers at each other over an unknown number of missing voter-registration forms.
Make Sure Your Vote CountsThe NAACP's <strong>Protect The Vote</strong> program is designed to educate voters and volunteers about voting rights in Mississippi.
Dr. Younus MirzaDr. Younus Mirza, a visiting professor at Millsaps College, is giving a free lecture tonight on "al-Qaeda in Today's World," exploring the group's role in the current global state.
Community Events and Public MeetingsDr. Younus Mirza talks about Al Qaeda and its role in current global issues tonight at 7 p.m. at Millsaps College.
Birth Control Good for Women, Good for FamiliesA new report in Obstetrics and Gynecology has found that providing birth control at no cost to women and teens can substantially reduce unplanned pregnancies and cut abortion rates by about 70 percent.
Barbour: Hurricane Sandy Broke Romney's Momentum"The hurricane is what broke Romney's momentum. I don't think there's any question about it," former Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour said on CNN's "State of the Union."
Prison Factories Caught in Private Biz Debate Factories that employ convicted felons are at the heart of a simmering debate about whether prisons should be siphoning away jobs—and at much lower wages.
Analysis: Miss. GOP Renewing Charter School PushGov. Phil Bryant and fellow Republicans who lead the Mississippi House and Senate say they have big plans to overhaul public education during the 2013 session.
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 Mississippi NAACP and Hinds County Circuit Clerk's office are pointing fingers at each other over an unknown number of missing voter-registration forms.
The NAACP's <strong>Protect The Vote</strong> program is designed to educate voters and volunteers about voting rights in Mississippi.
"The hurricane is what broke Romney's momentum. I don't think there's any question about it," former Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour said on CNN's "State of the Union."
The JFP endorses Rep. Earle Banks and Brad Morris.
Children in Mississippi are falling behind most of the nation in nearly every academic area.