Politics
Are Executions Breaking MDOC’s Bank?
Starting in July, the Mississippi Department of Corrections will have four fewer community work centers, which provide inmate labor to local governments.
Jacksonian
Kathleen Varnell
The healing process from the 9-11 tragedy had just begun for ceramist Kathleen Varnell when the "Beltway Sniper" struck, killing 10 and injuring three others in suburban Washington, D.C.
City & County
New Vote Machines Create Snags
The Jackson Free Press is hearing about a number of Election Day issues that seem to be associated with the use of new voting machines.
Biz Roundup
Thimblepress, Edison Walthall Auction, Outlets of Mississippi and Small Business Webinars
Kristen Ley opened Thimblepress--a combination letterpress, art, sewing, design and woodworking studio--in Jan. 2012. She named the shop for her collection of thimbles; she has one for each state she …
Person of the Day
Melinda Todd
Melinda Todd, coordinator for Crisis Prevention Resource Program at Jackson State University, is dedicated to combating suicide through education and mentorship.
Issues at Jackson Polls
Problems are already showing up in the Jackson primary municipal elections. Check here often for polling and election-day issues.
Jackson Elections Today; Report Poll Problems Here
As you go to the polls, report in about the problems.
Justice
FBI Error Casts New Doubt in Death Case
Willie Jerome Manning's attorneys are desperately trying to get key evidence tested before the state of Mississippi puts their client to death.
Environment
Diesel Program Cutting Emissions, but Funding to be Slashed
More than 50,000 high-polluting diesel engines have been cleaned up or removed from U.S. roads in a federal program designed to reduce smog and greenhouse gases, according to a new …
Person of the Day
Debra McGee
Debra McGee, senior vice president and director of minority business development at BankPlus, recently received the Small Business Association's Financial Services award as part of the 2013 Small Business Week.
Events
Community Events and Public Meetings
The Go Red for Women Luncheon is May 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Obama Dares Graduates to Reject Cynical Voices
A year to the day after kicking off his victorious re-election campaign on this college campus, President Barack Obama returned to Ohio State University and told graduates that only through …
City & County
City Attorney Details City Lawsuits, JATRAN Controversy
The Jackson city attorney and a lawyer suing the city on behalf of police officers discuss allegations that the city is facing a mountain of lawsuits.
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.
Candidate
Ward 7 Candidate Finance Reports
Following are the finance reports for Ward 7 council candidates who have filed them.
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Ward 6 Candidate Finance Reports
Following are the finance reports for Ward 6 council candidates who have filed them.
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Ward 5 Candidate Finance Reports
Following are the finance reports for Ward 5 council candidates who have filed them.
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Ward 4 Candidate Finance Reports
Following are the finance reports for Ward 4 council candidates who have filed them.
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Ward 3 Candidate Finance Reports
Following are the finance reports for Ward 3 council candidates who have filed them.
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Ward 2 Candidate Finance Reports
Following are the finance reports for Ward 2 council candidates who have filed them.
