Politics
Candidate Questionnaire: Ronnie Crudup Jr. (House District 71)
The Jackson Free Press emailed questionnaires to each candidate in the House District 71 race. The answers are the candidates' verbatim responses, with no edits whatsoever.
Politics
Candidate Questionnaire: Edelia Carthan (House District 71)
The Jackson Free Press emailed questionnaires to each candidate in the House District 71 race. The answers are the candidates' verbatim responses, with no edits whatsoever.
Politics
Candidate Questionnaire: Ermea 'EJ' Russell (Senate District 22)
The Jackson Free Press emailed questionnaires to each candidate in the Senate District 22 race. The answers are the candidates' verbatim responses, with no edits whatsoever.
Politics
Candidate Questionnaire: Hayes Dent (Senate District 22)
The Jackson Free Press emailed questionnaires to each candidate in the Senate District 22 race. The answers are the candidates' verbatim responses, with no edits whatsoever.
Politics
Candidate Questionnaire: Colton Thornton (Senate District 22)
The Jackson Free Press emailed questionnaires to each candidate in the Senate District 22 race. The answers are the candidates' verbatim responses, with no edits whatsoever.
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GOP AG’s Race: A ‘Crusade’ Against Drugs
Mississippi Rep. Mark Baker, R-Brandon, is running on a “tough on crime” approach to drugs. Andy Taggart has a more balanced platform.
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Vying for Mississippi Governor: The Issues Post-GOP Debate and Beyond
Find out where top candidates in the race for governor stand on issues like Medicaid expansion, private school vouchers, teacher pay, mental health, abortion rights, and more.
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Hinds DA, Sheriff Hopefuls Share Plans, Philosophies in Primary Bid
During the run-up to the Hinds County primaries on Aug. 6, the word "reform" flies around a lot in the two races that have the most direct effect on the …
Development
OPINION: One Lake—‘One Sewage Lagoon’?
It is interesting how quiet the proponents of the "One Lake" plan have been over the last couple of months. Maybe it is because in September 2018, U.S. Congressman Steve …
Politics
PUBLISHER'S NOTE: Billy Graham, Primary Coverage and JFP VIPs
"If a male politician elects to follow the "Billy Graham Rule," it really is incumbent upon him to make the accommodations necessary to meet with women—reporters, constituents, policy advisers and …
Politics
Mayor Endorses Williams for Senate, Shaun King Backs DA Hopeful Owens
Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba endorsed Marcus Williams, a candidate for Mississippi Senate District 26 and former president of the Young Democrats of Mississippi, during a press conference at the …
Politics
Candidate Questionnaire: Shanda Yates (House District 64)
The Jackson Free Press emailed questionnaires to each candidate in the House District 64 race. The answers are the candidates' verbatim responses, with no edits whatsoever.
Politics
Candidate Questionnaire: William 'Bo' Brown (House District 70)
The Jackson Free Press emailed questionnaires to each candidate in the House District 70 race. The answers are the candidates' verbatim responses, with no edits whatsoever.
Politics
Candidate Questionnaire: Delbert Hosemann (Lt. Governor)
The Jackson Free Press emailed questionnaires to each candidate in the lieutenant governor's race. The answers are the candidates' verbatim responses, with no edits whatsoever.
