Jackson Free Press

Running Out of Venues to Change the State Flag

From ballot initiatives to rallies, the Mississippi state flag has gained a lot of attention lately in-state and then nationally following the shootings in Charleston, S.C., a debate exacerbated by …

A group of Mississippi Senate Democrats called on the legislative leadership to suspend the rules …

• April 20, 2016

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• April 20, 2016

The Final Stretch: Budget Cuts, Tax Breaks and Bills Becoming Law

Late into Monday night, Mississippi lawmakers managed to pass a strained budget, a $415 million tax cut and $250 million in bonds before midnight to meet Monday's deadline for budget …

Rep. Jeff Smith, R-Columbus, (left) helps Rep. Omeria Scott, D-Laurel, show her poster boards displaying …

• April 20, 2016

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• April 20, 2016

Pictured from left to right are the cast of MS Murder Mysteries, "It Ain't Over …

• April 20, 2016

Pictured from left to right are MS Murder Mystery's cast from It Ain't Over Til …

• April 20, 2016

Pictured from left to right are MS Murder Mystery's cast of "It Ain't Over Til …

• April 20, 2016

A Hunger to Live: The Struggle to Interrupt the Cycle of Violence

Several members of the “Undivided” crew told their story recently in Sheppards Brother Park in the Washington Addition.

Stephen Butler (left) and Steffon Butler (right)

• April 20, 2016

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• April 20, 2016

After going to prison three times, John Knight attended Jackson State and Virginia College. He …

• April 20, 2016

Shanduke McPhatter is a former New York Blood who is now a “violence interruptor.” He …

• April 20, 2016

JPD Chief Lee Vance said Mississippi law makes it near impossible to reduce gun violence.

• April 20, 2016

Several members of the “Undivided” crew told their story recently in Sheppards Park in the …

• April 20, 2016

Gov. Bryant to Cut Budgets Again; Take $10 Million from Rainy Day Fund

Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant says he's making another round of budget cuts and will take $10 million out of the state's rainy day fund.

For the Love of Love Notez

Over the past 23 years, followers of the local music scene have become well acquainted with the modern-day soul and R&B style of cover band Compozitionz, but for about six …

(Left to right) Amira Carey, Elisha Roberts and Monica T. Shepherd perform as Motown-inspired singing …

• April 20, 2016

Coming Home to the Washington Addition

Linda Knight was only 18 when she snuck into the Afro Lounge on Lynch Street one night in 1973 and met the man who would take her out of the …