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Moment of Silence Marks Boston Marathon Bombings
Survivors, first responders and family members of those killed came together Tuesday to mark the anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombing with solemn ceremonies.
Latin Barbecue 101
Many Latinos have moved to Mississippi over the past 10 years, so it's imperative that we all at least learn what to expect in our versions of barbecue in order to make eating and socializing easier for everyone.
Storied Songstress
If a great song tells a story, it naturally follows that a great singer would be skilled at the art of storytelling. Writer, English teacher and jazz vocalist Vanessa Rubin is a triple-threat embodiment of the idea.
Oklahoma Gay-Marriage Case Before U.S. Appeals Court
Lawyers for two Oklahoma women and the county clerk who would not give them a marriage license go before a federal appeals court with a familiar question for the judges: Did the state's voters single out gay people for unfair treatment when they defined marriage as a union between one man and one woman?
Biden in Ukraine to Show Support as Tensions Rise
Vice President Joe Biden on Monday launched a high-profile visit to demonstrate the U.S. commitment to Ukraine and push for urgent implementation of an international agreement aimed at de-escalating tensions even as violence continues.
Gluten-Free Goodies
What is this gluten-free diet that everyone is talking about? It isn't the latest fad diet or a weight-loss secret. Gluten is a protein found in some grains, such as wheat, barley and rye.
Mississippi Residents Picking Through the Rubble in Pearl, Tupelo, Winston County
PEARL, Miss. (AP) — Dagmar Almenares, who lives in the Highlands mobile home park near Mississippi's biggest airport, said he considers himself lucky to be alive. The 33-year-old Cuba native and his 62-year-old mother were in their rented trailer Monday evening when a tornado picked it up and blew it apart.
Kiev Says It's "Helpless" to Restore Order in East
Ukraine's police and security forces are "helpless" to quell unrest in two eastern regions bordering Russia, and in some cases are cooperating with pro-Russian gunmen who have seized scores of government buildings and taken people hostage, the country's acting president said Wednesday.
Meddling in Foreign Policy Could Cost State
With the same gusto as with last year's Religious Freedom Restoration Act, Mississippi lawmakers are advancing new laws that appear to have little real effect.
Wilma Mosley Clopton
This year, Wilma Mosley Clopton, owner, filmmaker and chief producer for NMHS Unlimited Film Productions, will partner with Women for Progress of MS Inc. to celebrate African American history with the "It's About You" film festival Feb. 24-28.
The Executioner’s Hood
America has a schizophrenic relationship with the death penalty. Many of us want to eliminate those who commit egregious, heinous crimes, but most don't want the personal or social guilt of inflicting additional pain and killing.
Country Club Plan Lands in the Hazard, Arts Lofts Get New Life
Residents living near Colonial Country Club concerned about a proposed development in their north Jackson neighborhood can breathe a little easier—for now. The Jackson City Council has shelved a request to rezone the property.
Black Folk Do ... Make Films
This year, I am returning to launch the Independent Black Film Collective, an organization that aims to bring more diversity within the film-festival community.
10 Local Stories of the Week
There'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.
Patrice Moncell
Mississippi music legend Patrice Moncell, 52, died the morning of Monday, July 13, following her hospitalization in Georgia three days earlier.
Act One, Scene One
This July is the fourth consecutive year for Black Rose to host "A Night of One Acts by Local Playwrights."
Family Spokesman: Rexdale Henry's Fines Shouldn't Have Led to Death
John Steele, a spokesman for the family of Rexdale Henry, who was found dead inside the Neshoba County Jail on July 14, said the family is awaiting the results of two autopsies to know more about how the 53-year-old Choctaw man died.
10 Local Stories of the Week
There'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.
JFP 2015 College Football Preview: University of Southern Mississippi
Southern Miss Head Coach Todd Monken will have a nice core returning on offense this season. The Golden Eagles return most of their offensive line, and junior quarterback Nick Mullens is back.
Tori Bowie
Former USM sprinter Tori Bowie has gone from tiny Sandhill, Miss., to challenging the best women sprinters for the top spot.