Person of the Day
Sally Ride
California native Sally Ride's journey began in 1978, when NASA chose her and six other women for astronaut training, a male-dominated field.
USM Research Seeks To Mimic Mars Conditions
A University of Southern Mississippi assistant professor is embarking on a yearlong project to grow a form of blue-green algae in incubation chambers at the Stennis Space Center in Hancock …
Rebels' Mosley Suspended Indefinitely After Arrest
University of Mississippi tight end Jamal Mosley has been suspended indefinitely after he was arrested on Saturday.
Number of Smoke-Free Cities in Miss. Rise
The Mississippi State Department of Health says the number of smoke-free cities in the state has risen to 61.
Gov. Bryant Holds Blood Drive at Capitol Today
Gov. Bryant and Miss. Blood Services team up for a blood drive at State Capitol today
Gov. Bryant and Miss. Blood Services team up for a blood drive at State Capitol today.
Gov. Bryant: 'I Will Resist Medicaid Expansion'
After weeks of dancing around the issue, Gov. Phil Bryant announced his intention to resist expanding the state's Medicaid program under the federal Affordable Care Act.
City & County
Ward 3: Vote Joyce Jackson
The JFP urges Ward 3 residents to go to the polls Tuesday and elect Joyce Jackson.
Politics
GOP May Sue Over Hinds Maps
Phil Fisher, Hinds County District 4 supervisor, is thinking about suing over new county redistricting maps.
Politics
Voter ID Affects Minorities
Hours for voter identification offices could affect rural African American voters.
Person of the Day
David Kelly
David Kelly is asking west Jackson residents to be open minded about a proposed development he and Chartre Consulting want to build near Jackson State University.
Events
Community Events and Public Meetings
The eighth Annual JFP Chick Ball is July 28, 6 p.m., at Hal & Mal's.
Duvall Decker Brings Home Awards
Duvall Decker Architects takes home three of six AIA MS awards at annual convention.
City & County
12 Local Stories of the Week
There are no slow news weeks in Jackson, especially at the Jackson Free Press. Here are 12 vital stories from the last week.
JPD: Arrest in Death of Robert McCoy
JFP has arrested a teen for the murder of Robert Earl McCoy, but is not yet disclosing the motive.
Justice
Grads Sue Virginia College
A group of women are not happy with the education they received at Virginia College in Jackson.
Education
Helping Young Explorers
United Way received a grant from IBM, a multinational technology corporation, for three Young Explorer learning centers last week.
Person of the Day
Jonathan Randolph
Brandon golfer Jonathan Randolph is playing at the True South Classic, Mississippi's only PGA tournament.
Events
It's the Weekend!
This Saturday, the NPC Mississippi Bodybuilding and Figure Championships at Thalia Mara Hall includes a 9:30 a.m. pre-judging and a 7 p.m. show.
Crime
12 Dead in Colo. Shooting
James Holmes, 24, opened fire in an Aurora, Colo. movie theatre overnight, killing 12 people and injuring 39 others.
