The Mississippi Money RaceMississippi state executive offices are up for election this year. Incumbent Gov. Phil Bryant and incumbent Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves both have the largest amounts of money at their campaigns' disposal: a combined total of more than $5 million.
McDaniel Slams Changing State FlagSenator Chris McDaniel made the following verbatim statement regarding calls to do away with Mississippi's official state flag.
Special Ed Groups on the Fence about Initiative 42Initiative 42, the citizen-supported ballot measure to fully fund Mississippi's public-school system, boasts of having a broad coalition of support. However, a vocal and influential bloc aren't fully convinced that the initiative will be good for their kids.
Refusing Medicaid: 'Far-Reaching Consequences'What a new report says is that Mississippians would benefit greatly from the expansion of Medicaid. But what the report really means is that Mississippians—and the rest of the country—are suffering great harm by the state's refusal to expand Medicaid.
Low City, County Wages Cause ConcernDespite getting news from an independent consultant that the wage structure the Jackson City Council approved last year might break the bank, supporters of the higher wages are hopeful that the numbers can work.
Raising a Women's MovementDespite what state leaders like Gov. Phil Bryant say about how great Mississippi is for women, a coalition of female advocates, business owners and lawmakers say the state has a long way to go toward being more woman friendly.
Cedric Morgan: ‘Citizen-Friendly’Cedric Morgan wants to bring his tech savvy and management skills and become the next Hinds County circuit clerk.
Vikki Mumford: ‘Preserving Our History’Vikki Mumford talked to the Jackson Free Press about why she is running for Hinds County circuit clerk for a third time.
Zinn Touts Jackson Ties in Home StretchGoing into the final two weeks before a runoff election for Mississippi's 1st Congressional District, Walter Zinn is emphasizing his time spent working for the City of Jackson.
The Jackson Free Press Wins 7 SPJ AwardsThe Jackson Free Press has won seven southeast regional Society of Professional Journalists, including five first-place prizes.
Mr. Zinn and Mr. Whitwell Want to Go to WashingtonWalter Howard Zinn and Quentin Whitwell, both former Jackson residents, are two of the 13 men competing in a May 12 special election to replace the late U.S. Rep. Alan Nunnelee, who died in February, as the representative for the …