Politics
Bill Allain: A People’s Champ
The family of former Mississippi Gov. William "Bill" Allain, who died Dec. 2 at age 85, wants him to be remembered as someone who explicitly fought for Mississippians who historically …
Business
Crossroads' Tax Return Shows Big Donors, but Doesn't Name Them
Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies is in the crosshairs of campaign finance watchdogs, who have criticized social welfare nonprofits for exploiting loopholes in tax and election rules to be able to …
Please, Help Us Get Serious About Transparency
As City Reporter Tyler Cleveland frustratedly reports in this issue and in previous weeks, the quasi-public yet clandestine Jackson Redevelopment Authority has a tendency to recess into executive session when …
City & County
A Quiet Push for ‘Kush’
Chokwe Lumumba espouses a view of regionalism that is quite different from the Hinds-Madison-Rankin model, one that aligns with the Jackson-Kush plan.
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
Watkins Fighting on Two Fronts
Jackson developer David Watkins is fighting his political foes on two fronts these days.
City & County
McQuirter, Greer Wins Signal Change for Hinds Board
Darrel McQuirter and Tony Greer's walloping of their opponents for two seats on the Hinds County Board of Supervisors could be a game changer for the county.
National
Tea Party Express Makes First 2014 Endorsement: McDaniel Over Cochran
The California-based Tea Party Express came to the Mississippi Capitol this morning to announce that it is endorsing state Sen. Chris McDaniel, a Republican from Jones County, to replace Republican …
City & County
Vote Nov. 5 for McQuirter, Baker
In the contest for Hinds County District 2 supervisor, the Jackson Free Press endorses Darrel McQuirter—and for all the reasons we gave him our endorsement in the Democratic primary.
City & County
JRA Sues Watkins, Jackson Leaders Fed Up
Hope for a compromise between the Jackson Redevelopment Authority and the latest Farish Street developer took a hit last week, when JRA filed a lawsuit against the Farish Street Group …
City & County
Tony Greer: Shining a Light on Spending
A quick scan of Tony Greer's campaign Facebook page gives a strong sense of where he's coming from, ideologically speaking.
City & County
Sales Tax Goes to Voters in January
The Hinds County Board of Supervisors' election is Nov. 5, but Jacksonians shouldn't be ready to put away their votin' shoes just yet.
City & County
Analysis: Power Up for Grabs in Hinds Election
When Hinds County voters go to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 5, they will not simply select some guys to fill a pair of empty seats on the board of supervisors—they …
National
GOP Divided in Mississippi, Nationwide
If one lesson that came out of the recent showdown over opening the federal government and paying the nation's bills, it's that deep fissures persist within the Republican Party.
