Jackson Free Press

A Look at 48 Years of the Voting Rights Act

The voting law that became a major turning point in black Americans' struggle for equal rights and political power is now outdated, the Supreme Court says.

Zimmerman Portrayed as Vigilante in Fla. Shooting

George Zimmerman was fed up with "punks" getting away with crime and shot 17-year-old Trayvon Martin "because he wanted to," not because he had to, prosecutors argued Monday.

Hosemann: Miss. Voter ID a Go as SCOTUS Guts Voting Rights Act

It wasn't terribly surprising given the composition of the U.S. Supreme Court, but the nation's high court officially gutted the most important provision of the 1965 Voting Rights Act in …

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High Court Voids Key Part of Voting Rights Act

The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that a key provision of the landmark Voting Rights Act cannot be enforced unless Congress comes up with an up-to-date formula for deciding which states …

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Wildfire: Colo. Town Sees Long Evacuation

Tourists and business owners forced to flee a popular summer retreat in the southwestern Colorado mountains resigned themselves to a long wait as fire officials declined to speculate when they …

Shuqualak Rebuilding After April Tornado

Two months after a devastating tornado swept through Noxubee County, the residents of Shuqualak are rebuilding their homes and their lives.

Developer: Kan. Caverns Could Preserve Human Race

After most of the world's population is wiped off the map by a wayward meteorite or hail of nuclear missiles, the survival of the human race might just depend on …

Actor James Gandolfini, 51, Dies of Cardiac Arrest

James Gandolfini's lumbering, brutish mob boss with the tortured psyche will endure as one of TV's indelible characters.

Jackson’s Best-Kept Secret

I encourage bands looking to recording new albums or songs to check out Terminal Studios. The staff is knowledgeable, making sure sessions run smoothly, and will give you a positive …

Savior in a Red Cape

"Man of Steel" aspires to wring out the flaws in our previous conceptions of Superman. The contrast between Vintage Superman and Reinvented Superman is startling--and for true believers, perhaps a …

Back to Our Roots

Sometimes, getting away makes you think even more fondly of home. A recent excursion to Nashville left me thinking about the progress I've seen in our city the past few …

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Hinds Board Lean; Court Funds Fat

Hinds County will soon be down to three members on its Board of Supervisors. With the death of District 2 Supervisor Doug Anderson earlier this year and the departure of …

Bringing the Rock Back

Anyone who has followed the music scene these past few years knows about Storage 24. It has a wide appeal as an integrated group mixing several genres of music, all …

Not 'Tired' of Yokohama

Since the recent announcement that tire manufacturer Yokohama Tire Company would be locating a plant in Clay County, area distributors have noticed an increased demand for the brand.

Ron Chane

Ron Chane doesn't usually go by his first name. That's how the Fondren T-shirt designer and owner of Swell-O-Phonic got the name for his "Chane" T-shirt line.

County Courts Get Funding Boost

Three Hinds County departments received a funding bump this morning. At its regular meeting, the Hinds County Board of Supervisors agreed to provide $95,000 this year to the offices of …

Newton H. James

Those who knew him best say that Newton H. James was a brave man at a time when such bravery came at the risk of life and livelihood in Mississippi. …

Community Events and Public Meetings

The Summer Solstice Pajama Party is June 21 at 5:30 p.m at the Mississippi Children's Museum.

Ordinance Change Sought for Micro-Distillery

Natchez businessman Doug Charboneau and his son want to open a rum micro-distillery in the building that formerly housed King's Tavern bar.

Mandela's Wife Thanks World for 'Love, Generosity'

In tweets, songs, telephone calls, cards and more, messages of love have come from across South Africa and the world for 94-year-old Nelson Mandela, giving the family comfort and hope …