City & County
JPS Takes City to Court
Jackson Public Schools is taking the city to court over the City Council's refusal to approve a millage rate to support the school district's approved budget.
Business
What's the Harm in Drilling?
"People don't come down here to be in an industrial zone," Robert Wiygul, an Ocean Springs-based attorney who represents the environmental groups, told the Jackson Free Press last week.
National
Stinker Quote of the Week: "Preferable"
"There is no question that for Missourians who believe we need to stop the reckless Washington spending, rein in the role of government in people's lives and finally focus on …
National
Open Thread on 1st Presidential Debate, Oct. 3, 8 p.m.
Join the JFP and friends tonight as we discuss (or get snarky about) the first presidential debate.
City & County
Mississippi Women's Turn: Can They Break the Political Ceiling?
The political landscape might have shifted in Mississippi, but in 2012, women are still struggling with the same issues.
Film
The Delusion and Paranoia of 'Obama's America 2016'
Conservatives have been abuzz this year about "2016: Obama's America," a documentary by Dinesh D'Souza, claiming to expose the "real" Barack Obama.
Politics
Following the DHS Scanner Money
In order for low-income child-care centers to get reimbursed by the state, parents and guardians must scan his or her finger when picking up or dropping off their child.
Jacksonian
Tonja Murphy
Tonja Murphy, a single mother, is Jackson Public Schools' "Parent of the Year," and the after-school mentoring program coordinator at Rowan Middle School for Operation Shoestring, where she mentors both …
Biz Roundup
Food Trucks, Grants and a Winter Wonderland
BankPlus and Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas presented two Jackson organizations with $4,000 grants.
Person of the Day
Ambrose Tabb
In Jackson, Ambrose "Eli" Tabb was influential in the high school arts scene, but is most noted for his relentless pursuit of social justice.
Politics
AG: Feds Need More Info Before Pre-clearing Voter ID in Miss.
The Department of Justice has responded to the State’s request for pre-clearance of the voter ID law as presented in House Bill 921 (2012), announced Attorney General Jim Hood today.
State
Hinds County Denies Landfill Growth
The Hinds County Board of Supervisors denied an expansion of the Faircloth Rubbish Landfill in Clinton.
Person of the Day
Group of the Day: Millsaps Feminists
Although still a relatively new group on campus, the Millsaps Feminists are making waves and sparking conversation.
Events
Community Events and Public Meetings
The "Getting on Easy Street" Finance Seminar at the Jackson Medical Mall is Oct. 1, 6 p.m., in the Community Meeting Room.
City & County
10 Local Stories This Week
We had another mouth-watering week of local news. Chew on these delicious stories from the week.
City & County
Building Community: Perception vs. Reality
At age 14, Joshua Dedmond had one thing on his mind: starting Jackson’s next big megachurch.
Development
JRA Finalizes Iron Horse Deal
The Jackson Redevelopment Authority has finalized an agreement to help fund the resurrection of the Iron Horse Grill.
Civil Rights
Evers, Winter: Mississippi Moving Forward, But ...
Few eyes were dry when Myrlie Evers-Williams, the widow of Jackson civil-rights hero Medgar Evers, stood in front of 600 people in downtown Jackson Thursday night and declared her love …
Person of the Day
Dr. Nancy Lottridge Anderson
Dr. Nancy Lottridge Anderson is putting her knowledge of "crazy money" into an app.
