City & County
The Drug War’s Crossroads
Cedric Willis, who was arrested in 1994 and charged with murder, rape, armed robbery and aggravated assault, and was exonerated 12 years later, doesn't buy the argument that law-enforcement officials …
City & County
The Battle for Downtown, Part I: Watkins v. JRA, et al
In recent years, Watkins has taken credit for several successful renovation projects—the King Edward Hotel, the Standard Life Building and Retro Metro, which renovated a large chunk of Metrocenter Mall.
City & County
Fighting Violence With Yoga
The therapeutic benefits of practicing yoga are well documented, but this coming weekend, the power of yoga will be on display in a different way.
Jacksonian
Catherine Sullivan
Passionate is one word to describe Catherine Sullivan, the executive director of Grace House. Her passion for social justice is obvious in her work with the vulnerable and voiceless citizens …
City & County
Council Could Front Zoo $1.2 Million
Lately, Beth Poff has been concerned about the Jackson Zoo's dire financial situation, which threatened the park's national accreditation.
Biz Roundup
La Finestra, The Manship, and Pay It Forward
La Finestra, a new restaurant owned by local chef Tom Ramsey, opened its doors Monday, Nov. 11.
Person of the Day
Marino Bruce
Marino Bruce spends much of his time researching connections between physical health and the social environment.
City & County
Jackson Honors Those Who Served
On a day made for honoring veterans of American wars, the members of VFW Post 9832 did just that—and in high fashion.
Health Care
Health Care Delays Squeeze Patients in State High-Risk Pools
As problems continue to bog down the federal health insurance marketplace, Healthcare.gov, it's an open question whether people in the risk pools can get a policy in time.
Person of the Day
Anthony McIntyre
In the view of Anthony McIntyre, a 35-year-old veterans advocate, soldiers can receive excellent benefits while serving and once their service ends from a solid network of government agencies and …
Events
Community Meetings
Screen on the Green is Thursday, Nov. 14 at 5:30 p.m. at the Mississippi Museum of Art.
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.
Evers Historic District Put on National Register
The north Jackson subdivision that includes home of slain civil rights leader Medgar Evers is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
City & County
Officials Question Drug War's Effectiveness
Lee Vance, an assistant police chief with the Jackson Police Department, participated in a roundtable discussion at the Mississippi Black Leadership Summit, under way at the Jackson Convention Center.
Environment
Heat Waves in Eastern U.S. Will Become Deadlier, Study Says
Heat waves will kill about 10 times more people in the Eastern United States in 45 years than they did at the turn of this century, according to a new …
Person of the Day
Brady Permenter
When William Faulkner fans watch "As I Lay Dying," the limited-run film shot in central Mississippi in 2012 and based on the classic novel, they might recognize a small face …
Events
It's the Weekend!
On Sunday, the Stop Hunger Now Pack-A-Thon is from 1:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. at Millsaps College.
City & County
Lumumba: Regionalism of Another Kind
During this spring and summer, when the Jackson mayoral campaign season hit its peak, a fierce debate took place about regionalism.
Health Care
Are Federal Call Centers Up to the Task of Enrolling Millions in Health Plans?
An administration spokeswoman said that as of Wednesday, federal call centers have received more than 1.3 million calls and they are enrolling people in plans, although she did not offer …
Person of the Day
Allen Blackwell
Allen Blackwell has an unusual dream: to become the first person to represent Mississippi in the Olympics in the winter sport of skeleton.
