Person of the Day
Lyman McAnally, Jr.
Lyman Corbitt "Mac" McAnally, Jr., 56, has written or strummed his guitar in numerous songs that you probably know and sing along to, even if you've never heard of him.
Politics
Despite Talk, No Way to Prove Voter ID's Effects
The use of voter ID for the first time in Mississippi has largely been characterized as inconsequential.
Person of the Day
Shelby Osborne
Next season, Campbellsville University in Kentucky will take on Shelby Osborne, who will be college football's first female cornerback.
Tyrone Hendrix
In the time you’ve lived in Ward 6, how has it changed—for better and for worse?
City & County
Sylvester McDonald
In the time you’ve lived in Ward 6, how has it changed—for better and for worse?
City & County
Tim Rush
In the time you’ve lived in Ward 6, how has it changed—for better and for worse?
Wayne Lewis
In the time you’ve lived in Ward 6, how has it changed—for better and for worse?
Politics
Dennis Sweet IV
In the time you’ve lived in Ward 6, how has it changed—for better and for worse?
Politics
Robert Amos
In the time you’ve lived in Ward 6, how has it changed—for better and for worse?
Politics
Cochran, McDaniel: Is One Better for Jackson?
That puts Jackson in a precarious position—do Democratic-leaning voters in Jackson support Cochran in his bid to retain his seat or focus on sending the Democratic nominee, former U.S. Rep. …
City & County
Eight Vie for Ward 6 Seat
When Mayor Tony Yarber was elected back in April, his previous position as south Jackson's Ward 6 councilman became available and several people came forward to take on the challenges …
Jacksonian
Charles Evers
Charles Evers, 91, is a World War II Army veteran who fought abroad and at home for equality. He was also one of the most influential civil-rights spokespeople and activists …
Biz Roundup
Que Sera for Sale, Biz Education and Oxi Fresh Expansion
Que Sera Sera owner Boo Noble has decided to take a break from the restaurant business and is putting the long-standing restaurant up for sale.
Person of the Day
Peter Heller
As a writer, Peter Heller seems as complex as his character. He's a frequent contributor to National Geographic, Outside and Men's Journal magazines, as well as Bloomberg Businessweek.
Politics
Poll: GOP Excitement Still High, McDaniel Leads
Enthusiasm among an older and overwhelmingly white electorate has not waned in the Republican primary runoff for U.S. Senate, a Democratic polling firm finds.
Person of the Day
Fannie Lou Hamer
Through her years as an activist, Fannie Lou Hamer worked tirelessly for voting rights, prosperity and health in African American communities, and to desegregate schools.
City & County
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.
Politics
Analysis: Apathetic Dems Could Decide GOP Primary
The conventional wisdom in the Mississippi primary for U.S. Senate is that state Sen. Chris McDaniel has the momentum going into the runoff against incumbent Sen. Thad Cochran.
LGBT
Politics Jeopardizes Magnolia LGBT Support
A resolution recognizing the dignity and worth of all people in Magnolia, Miss., including people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT), could become a casualty of small-town politics.
Person of the Day
Racehorse of the Day: California Chrome
On June 7, California Chrome has a chance to end the current Triple Crown drought at the 146th Belmont Stakes.
