City & County
Ceara Sturgis: Paving the Way
Ceara Sturgis and Emily Key wanted to hold their commitment ceremony in the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum's Masonic Hall, but were thwarted by the museum's stance of turning down …
City & County
JPS Chief Ready for 'Gameday'
When new Jackson Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Cedrick Gray put the kibosh on a basketball tournament at Lanier High School in July, some people might have gotten the impression that …
Person of the Day
Allison Washington
Allison Washington, a 2009 graduate of Belhaven University and former member of the Sonic Boom of the South, won the first-ever open auditions for band announcer.
City & County
Ag Museum Repeals Anti-Gay Policy
Museum Agrees to Allow Same-Sex Couples to Hold Commitment Ceremonies.
City & County
Bancorp South on North State Street in Fondren Robbed ... UPDATE ... "We're OK."
JFP reporters are on the scene. More shortly.
Business
Young Boutique Owner Spots Trends
Marissa Simms, 23, envisioned a store where she and her peers could don the latest fashion trends.
Education
Universities to Cut Energy Costs
Eight public Mississippi universities will be cutting energy costs with a grant from the Department of Energy.
Education
Techy Tools and Apps for Students
Headed to college—or back to college —and want to take some tech with you?
City & County
Mayor Johnson Presents Budget Address
Mayor Harvey Johnson Jr. delivered his 2012-2013 budget address to the Jackson City Council today.
City & County
Council Shelves Panhandling Sanctions
Some believe goodwill may have triumphed when the Jackson City Council shelved Ward 1 Councilman Quentin Whitwell's amendment to the city's panhandling ordinance July 30.
City & County
Jackson Teens Fight the Power
The ACLU's Hip Hop Summit was just one of several Jackson-area events that put youth activism in the spotlight.
Jacksonian
Jayson Porter
Last semester, Jayson Porter flew to Washington, D.C., with Dr. Darby Kathleen Ray, former professor of religious studies at Millsaps College, to speak on a panel on bringing civility theory …
Friends Mourn JSU NAACP President's Death
Friends are remembering Michael Teasley for his loyalty and activism.
PSC Launches Utility Probe
The Mississippi Public Service Commission has opened an inquiry into the state's largest providers of electric power.
City & County
Talking Thalia Mara Upgrades
A program management firm has studied Thalia Mara Hall and is recommending the city make some major upgrades to the theater and hire an events manager.
Biz Roundup
Yay, Farmers, Golf, Free Money!
Finally, a good reason to give someone a fruit basket: It's National Farmers Market Week.
Person of the Day
Mahesh Bhupathi
India tennis team member Mahesh Bhupathi played tennis at the University of Mississippi from 1994 to 1995.
Inmates Injured in Jail Fight
A fight that broke out this afternoon at the downtown Jackson jail resulted in injuries for three prisoners, WAPT reports.
Politics
Criminalizing Saggy Pants
More than a dozen people spoke on District 5 Supervisor Kenneth Stokes' proposal to impose nominal $10 fees on anyone caught wearing their pants low in Hinds County.
