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Federal Judge Orders Kentucky Clerk and Her Staff to CourtA county clerk in Kentucky who invoked "God's authority" Tuesday for defying the U.S. Supreme Court on gay marriage has been summoned by a federal judge to explain why she should not be fined or jailed for contempt.
Senate Panel Denies School Funding Group's Records RequestLt. Gov. Tate Reeves' email and other correspondence are not public records that are subject to disclosure, the Mississippi Senate Rules Committee said Monday.
City Mulls Siemens Contract AmendmentCity officials recently announced that upgrades to the city's water system, which cost $25 million, are complete.
Analysis: Detailed State Agency Budgets Available OnlineThe Legislative Budget Office now provides information on the budget process, spending requests and budget terminology.
Spanky the OtterThe Jackson Zoo has a new creature on the block: Spanky, a 1-year-old male North American river otter. He arrived in May and recently made his otter exhibit debut.
Alaska-Bound, Obama Renames America's Tallest PeakAhead of a historic trip to the Arctic, President Barack Obama erased a former Republican president's name from North America's tallest peak in a move applauded in Alaska and derided more than 3,000 miles away in Ohio.
Syrian Official: Amount of Damage at Palmyra Temple UnclearA Syrian official in charge of antiquities said Monday his government has not been able to determine how much damage an explosion near the ancient Temple of Bel caused the ancient structure in the militant-controlled city of Palmyra.
Naked, Body-Painted Bicyclists Ride Through PhiladelphiaThousands of bicyclists in various stages of undress have pedaled their way around the city to promote fuel conservation and positive body image.
Suspect in Ambush of Houston-Area Deputy Due in CourtA man charged with capital murder in the fatal shooting of a uniformed suburban Houston sheriff's deputy had a lengthy criminal record going back a decade, but never spent more than short stints in jail.
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.
Judge is Asked to Block Ban on Adoption by Gay CouplesFour lesbian couples are asking a federal judge to immediately stop Mississippi from enforcing a law that bans same-sex couples from adopting or taking children into foster care.
Media: Stop Vilifying Black Teens, Explore Roots of CrimeOne doesn’t wake up and become a criminal, nor is one born a criminal; something happens that pushes a young person toward it.
HRC Training an Army for Miss. EqualityHRC Mississippi is hosting its first equality summit this weekend in Jackson, which aims to increase visibility and engagement for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) equality.
Yarber: No Tax Hike in Revised Budget, Furloughs Still on the TableWhen Mayor Tony Yarber submits the second draft of his budget proposal to the Jackson City Council next week, the plan will not include an 8-percent tax increase.
Activists Pursue Private Abortion Details Using Public Records LawsIncreasingly, abortion opponents are pursuing personal and medical information on women undergoing abortions and the doctors who perform them.