Stuart KelloggAt 10 p.m. in Jackson, about 80 percent of the people who are watching TV have their sets tuned to one of the top-three local news stations.
Ward 3 Candidates SpeakChange, moderator Othor Cain said, was the theme of a Feb. 7 forum at the Jackson Medical Mall. Nine candidates vying to represent Ward 3 on the Jackson City Council discussed crime, street improvement and economic development.
Wendi ReedLast season was historic for the Jackson State Lady Tigers softball team. Under first-year head coach Rick Fremin, the team won more than 20 games for the fourth time in program history. More importantly, the Lady Tigers won their first …
Mississippi Executed Hart TurnerAttorney General Jim Hood this morning argued successfully in a federal appeals court in New Orleans to lift a stay of execution for Edwin Hart Turner. At this point, without further intervention by either the U.S. Supreme Court or Gov. …
Fight the PowerWhen something called the Child Rape Protection Act passes by a margin of 106 votes to 9, you'd think that discussion would be minimal. That wasn't the case last week when House lawmakers spent more than four hours locking horns …
In Their Words: Jason Moffitt<i>The JFP is featuring the stories of some of the people Gov. Haley Barbour pardoned, in their own words.</i>
Sunshine Act Aimed at AG HoodBefore a House Judiciary A Committee commenced this morning, a young staffer quipped to a buddy that with the end of hunting season in Mississippi, he has nothing to look forward to.
Welcoming New Businesses to Town<b>Royal Bleu Fashions</b><br />One University Place has opened its doors to a new boutique in the heart of Jackson.
Stephen EkunweStephen Ekunwe, a biology professor at Jackson State University, has recently been named a fellow of the African Scientific Institute. The ASI Fellows association is an international group of accomplished academics, researchers, and business people in the fields of science …
In Their Words: Thomas Cole Kendall<i>The JFP is featuring the stories of some of the people Gov. Haley Barbour pardoned, in their own words.</i>
Teaching ‘Nice Girls' to Stand Up to BulliesMany young girls know one--a "friend" who makes fun of them and points out faults at every opportunity but responds to complaints and hurt feelings with a laugh and "just kidding."
Stephen GostkowskiBefore replacing kicking legend Adam Vinatieri, New England Patriots placekicker Stephen Gostkowski was a three-sport star for the Madison Cenral Jaguars in high-school. He was all-state in football, baseball and soccer.