Candidate Questionnaire: Hayes Dent (Senate District 22)The Jackson Free Press emailed questionnaires to each candidate in the Senate District 22 race. The answers are the candidates' verbatim responses, with no edits whatsoever.
GOP AG’s Race: A ‘Crusade’ Against DrugsMississippi Rep. Mark Baker, R-Brandon, is running on a “tough on crime” approach to drugs. Andy Taggart has a more balanced platform.
Hinds DA, Sheriff Hopefuls Share Plans, Philosophies in Primary BidDuring the run-up to the Hinds County primaries on Aug. 6, the word "reform" flies around a lot in the two races that have the most direct effect on the local criminal-justice system—district attorney and sheriff.
OPINION: One Lake—‘One Sewage Lagoon’?It is interesting how quiet the proponents of the "One Lake" plan have been over the last couple of months. Maybe it is because in September 2018, U.S. Congressman Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, added language to the America's Water Infrastructure Act …
PUBLISHER'S NOTE: Billy Graham, Primary Coverage and JFP VIPs"If a male politician elects to follow the "Billy Graham Rule," it really is incumbent upon him to make the accommodations necessary to meet with women—reporters, constituents, policy advisers and advocates."
Mayor Endorses Williams for Senate, Shaun King Backs DA Hopeful OwensJackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba endorsed Marcus Williams, a candidate for Mississippi Senate District 26 and former president of the Young Democrats of Mississippi, during a press conference at the Capitol this morning.
Candidate Questionnaire: Shanda Yates (House District 64)The Jackson Free Press emailed questionnaires to each candidate in the House District 64 race. The answers are the candidates' verbatim responses, with no edits whatsoever.
Candidate Questionnaire: Delbert Hosemann (Lt. Governor)The Jackson Free Press emailed questionnaires to each candidate in the lieutenant governor's race. The answers are the candidates' verbatim responses, with no edits whatsoever.