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Farish Street Potential

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

Medgar Evers Tribute Gala

A packed ballroom celebrated the life and work of Medgar Wiley Evers. June 12, 2013.

Without Apology: JWHO Rally

On Saturday, dozens of supporters of Mississippi's only abortion clinic were outside to show support …

Revitalizing Capitol Street

Central downtown is getting some work done; Capitol street will soon be a two-lane road …

Downtown on Display

On October 5, 2013 many buildings were open to the pubic to view some of …

Jacktoberfest 2013

Jacksonians gathered on Congress Street to celebrate craft beers, music, and good times.

New JFP Office Progress

UPDATED: We are moving downtown after almost a decade in Fondren. Here are pictures of …

Mayor hails a "people's victory" in 1% sales tax

City leaders and people of business gathered at The Room on Woodrow Willson Blvd last …

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AG Returns $35 Million to State

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Lawmakers Agree on Nearly $250 Million Bond Package

Top Mississippi lawmakers said Saturday that they have agreed on a bond package of nearly $250 million to finance several projects.