Budget Office: 'Obamacare' Reduces the DeficitPresident Barack Obama's health care overhaul will shrink rather than increase the nation's huge federal deficits over the next decade, Congress' nonpartisan budget scorekeepers said Tuesday, supporting Obama's contention in a major election-year dispute with Republicans.
Lanier's Misunderstanding?On Saturday, July 20, fans and players in the annual fundraiser scrimmage between current Bulldogs and Lanier alums arrived at the building on 833 Maple St. to find the doors locked.
State Holds Tax HolidayIf you're planning to buy clothes or shoes, you can save a few dollars this weekend.
Sally RideCalifornia native Sally Ride's journey began in 1978, when NASA chose her and six other women for astronaut training, a male-dominated field.
Gov. Bryant: 'I Will Resist Medicaid Expansion'After weeks of dancing around the issue, Gov. Phil Bryant announced his intention to resist expanding the state's Medicaid program under the federal Affordable Care Act.
Ward 3: Vote Joyce JacksonThe JFP urges Ward 3 residents to go to the polls Tuesday and elect Joyce Jackson.
GOP May Sue Over Hinds MapsPhil Fisher, Hinds County District 4 supervisor, is thinking about suing over new county redistricting maps.
Voter ID Affects MinoritiesHours for voter identification offices could affect rural African American voters.
David KellyDavid Kelly is asking west Jackson residents to be open minded about a proposed development he and Chartre Consulting want to build near Jackson State University.
12 Local Stories of the WeekThere are no slow news weeks in Jackson, especially at the Jackson Free Press. Here are 12 vital stories from the last week.
LaRita Cooper-Stokes has kept her Ward 3 city council seat after a third election and a trial
On Saturday, July 20, fans and players in the annual fundraiser scrimmage between current Bulldogs and Lanier alums arrived at the building on 833 Maple St. to find the doors locked.
If you're planning to buy clothes or shoes, you can save a few dollars this weekend.
California native Sally Ride's journey began in 1978, when NASA chose her and six other women for astronaut training, a male-dominated field.
The JFP urges Ward 3 residents to go to the polls Tuesday and elect Joyce Jackson.
Phil Fisher, Hinds County District 4 supervisor, is thinking about suing over new county redistricting maps.
Hours for voter identification offices could affect rural African American voters.
David Kelly is asking west Jackson residents to be open minded about a proposed development he and Chartre Consulting want to build near Jackson State University.
There are no slow news weeks in Jackson, especially at the Jackson Free Press. Here are 12 vital stories from the last week.