Jackson Free Press

Misery Lingers for Many Without Water in Mississippi Capital

Water for flushing toilets was being distributed at seven sites in Mississippi’s capital city—more than 10 days after winter storms wreaked havoc on the city’s water system.

Gov. Tate Reeves and state House leaders are pushing separate proposals to substantially change Mississippi …

• March 1, 2021

Analysis: Mississippi Leaders Try Big, Quick Tax Changes

When then-Gov. William Winter wanted to make substantial changes to Mississippi's education system in the early 1980s, he and his staff spent months building support for their proposals.

“Whether conducting research in its vast archives, examining its artifacts spanning 13,000 years of Mississippi …

• March 1, 2021

Historians Oppose Bill to Change Archives Board Nominations

Historians are opposing a bill that they say could politicize the board that governs the Mississippi Department of Archives and History.

Jackson Water Update: Feb. 28, 2021

Verbatim statement: We had a very good day on Friday, but today the City’s water distribution system struggled to maintain consistent pressure. Pressure levels fluctuated throughout the day reaching a …

Walmart currently administers vaccines at 34 of its Walmart and Sam’s Club locations throughout the …

• February 26, 2021

Walmart Taking Vaccine Appointments in Jackson, MSDH Releases Map of Shot Options

Partnering with the Jackson Housing Authority and low-income housing company Wishrock, Walmart is administering Pfizer vaccines free of charge at the Golden Key EnVision Center at 3450 Albermarle Road.

Photo courtesy Walmart

• February 26, 2021

Photo courtesy Octavia Carson

• February 26, 2021

Octavia Carson

Octavia Carson has called Jackson home for almost all her life. Her family moved to the capital city when, very early in her childhood, her parents realized that she would …

City of Jackson Update for Thursday Evening

The City of Jackson is issuing the following updates for Thursday, February 25, 2021, related to the impacts of recent winter weather on the City and the efforts being made.

The Mississippi House is backing away from a proposal for a statewide election on increasing …

• February 25, 2021

Mississippi House Kills Proposal for Gas Tax Election

The Mississippi House is backing away from a proposal for a statewide election on increasing gasoline and diesel fuel taxes to pay for improvements to state highways and local roads.

Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba and Ward 3 Councilman Kenneth Stokes are at each other’s throats, …

• February 25, 2021

Daggers Drawn: Lumumba and Stokes Trade Blame As City Suffers Water Crisis

Amid a water crisis in the wake of a serious winter-weather storm, Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba and Ward 3 Councilman Kenneth Stokes gave dueling statements during the week, trading accusations …

Belhaven University recently completed construction on a new eight-lane track and field complex. Photo courtesy …

• February 25, 2021

New Belhaven Track Facility, JSU Campus Energy Network and USM Black History Month Displays

Belhaven University recently completed construction on a new eight-lane track and field complex. The track facility is located on the north side of the university's campus and extends from the …

Photo courtesy USM Athletics

• February 25, 2021

Hunter Stanley

University of Southern Mississippi pitcher Hunter Stanley lived up to his Conference USA Preseason All-Conference Team selection. The right-handed pitcher started the season with a nearly flawless performance.