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Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Mississippi From Shutting Down Only Abortion Clinic

A federal judge on Monday temporarily blocked Mississippi from revoking the license of the state's only abortion clinic.

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Charter School Bill Passes Mississippi Senate

The Mississippi Senate had just one piece of legislation on its calendar, a bill that would establish charter schools. It passed.

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Miss. Lawmakers Won't Have to Run in 2013

Three federal judges say they won't redraw Mississippi's legislative districts or order the state to hold a new round of elections in 2013.

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DHS Pauses Finger Scan Expansion

The Mississippi Department of Human Services is putting off the rollout of a controversial finger scanning program for daycare centers.

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Bryant Thrusts Miss. Into Immigration Suit

Gov. Phil Bryant has signed Mississippi onto a federal lawsuit against the Obama administration for the president's recent decision to stop deporting young undocumented immigrants living in the U.S.

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Miss. Court Candidates Spar on PAC Donations

State Rep. Earle Banks says his campaign is not taking money from political action committees as he runs for a state Supreme Court seat, but the campaign of the man ...

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Rep. George Flaggs to Retire

State Rep. George Flaggs, a Democrat from Vicksburg who has served in the House since 1988, says he will retire after the 2013 session.

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Dems Back Rep. Banks for State Supreme Court

The Mississippi Democratic Party is endorsing Democratic state Rep. Earle Banks of Jackson.

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AG Returns $35 Million to State

The state's coffers are getting a $35 million bump.

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DOJ: Miss. Voting Maps OK

The U.S. Department of Justice has approved the Mississippi's legislative redistricting plans.

Primary Voting

May 7 is the day to vote in the Democratic Primary. Here are some pictures ...

Outside the JPD Crime Scene

Pictures of the scene in the aftermath of the shooting that took place at the ...

Marriage Equality Vigil

Supporters of Marriage Equality gathered on the steps of the Capitol to hold a vigil ...

St. Patrick's Day Parade

One of Jackson's biggest events happened over the weekend. Didn't go to the parade? That's ...

Any Color You Like

Color Me Rad was home to thousands of runners, walkers, and dusty-colored enthusiasts who took ...

Snow Kidding!

The metro area woke up to snow on the ground on January 17, 2013.

Running of the Blues

The Mississippi Blues Marathon was held in Jackson on January 5, with people running half-marathons ...

Tuesday Night at the Fair

Funnel cakes, rides, and music: The Mississippi State Fair is back in town. Photos by ...

Farish Street Potential

Farish Street is a storied place in downtown Jackson. Developers have been working over the ...

Downtown Development

Downtown Jackson has gone through many changes throughout the years. To accompany JFP's development coverage, ...