Jackson Free Press

Shaye Smith

• March 31, 2021

Editorial Assistant Shaye Smith began working with the JFP in June 2020. Photo by Jaredd …

• March 31, 2021

EDITOR'S NOTE: The Chapter Ahead of Motherhood, Meeting My Co-workers, Learning How Journalism Works

"Life happens in stages, it seems. I'm a reader, so I tend to think of it in terms of chapters, or maybe even books in a series."

Photo courtesy Sully Clemmer

• March 31, 2021

Jason Dean

For Dr. Jason Dean, a passion for Mississippi and a drive to help his home state grow have guided his life and career.

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• March 31, 2021

Photo courtesy Almesha Campbell

• March 30, 2021

Almesha Campbell

Almesha Campbell, assistant vice president for Research and Economic Development at Jackson State University, recently took on a position as executive director of the university's Engaging Researchers and Innovators for …

Ward 7 Councilwoman Virgi Lindsay said people are calling 911 without response in Jackson at …

• March 30, 2021

City’s 911 Response Suffers from Dispatcher Vacancies, Need for Training

The problem of people experiencing emergencies not getting a response when they call 911 in the capital city needs urgent resolution, Ward 7 Councilwoman Virgi Lindsay said at the Jackson …

Mississippi would join a majority of states in allowing home delivery of alcohol, if Republican …

• March 30, 2021

Mississippi Bill Would Allow Home Delivery of Alcohol

Mississippi would join a majority of states in allowing home delivery of alcohol, if Republican Gov. Tate Reeves signs a bill that legislators are sending him.

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves on Monday signed a bill authorizing a $1,000 pay raise for …

• March 30, 2021

Mississippi Governor Praises Teachers as He Signs Pay Raise Bill

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves on Monday signed a bill authorizing a $1,000 pay raise for most teachers, and lawmakers worked to adopt final parts of state spending and borrowing plans …

The Mississippi Children’s Museum in Jackson opened its first satellite museum in Meridian on Saturday, …

• March 29, 2021

Children’s Museum Meridian, IMMC Islamic Heritage Month and Fresh Market Easter

The Mississippi Children’s Museum in Jackson opened its first satellite museum in Meridian on Saturday, March 27.

Senate Appropriations Chairman Briggs Hopson said the proposed 3% raises for state employees would go …

• March 29, 2021

State, Higher Education Employees Could Receive Pay Raises

State employees would receive a 3% raise and most public university and community college staff would receive at least a 1% raise under Mississippi lawmaker's latest budget proposal.

Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith of Mississippi is facing criticism for saying people should avoid political …

• March 29, 2021

Analysis: Senator's Remark on Sunday Politics Draws Backlash

Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith of Mississippi is facing criticism for saying people should avoid political activities on Sundays to keep the Sabbath holy—an idea that Hyde-Smith, herself, has not always …