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Tax Breaks Likely for Megasite
A hush-hush development in rural Hinds County will likely get a boost from local and Mississippi taxpayers.
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J.B. Lawrence
The city's tight-knit music community brought Clinton native and photographer J.B. Lawrence back to Jackson about a year and a half ago.
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Politics
The Rough Road to Reproductive Health Care
Regardless of the state's appeal of the JWHO case, the fight for reproductive health in Mississippi will continue in the Mississippi Legislature.
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A GOP Supermajority, Slavery and an Embattled Flag
Ray Shores, who lives in Yazoo County and is a member of the Dixie Alliance, said he and flag supporters have challenged House Speaker Philip Gunn, R-Clinton, to a debate …
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Give Jackson Your Best to Solve Its Problems
It's our view that Jackson's troubles bring out the best in its people. We've seen it firsthand in the 13.5 of this paper.
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Why I Love My City
This entire column could have been a list of events and places, no descriptions. Just a list of all the festivals, the amazing cultural events and the deep history in …
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Jacktown: I Call It My Hometown
I have seen a movement among Jacksonians recently. There is growth in all areas, whether people want to admit it or not.
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The Slate
Super Bowl 50 will have many storylines. But the main one will be the old man, Peyton Manning, against the young gunslinger, Cam Newton.
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Bryan's Rant
USM’s Next Hire is Critical
You'll have to forgive University of Southern Mississippi football fans if they act like it is 2011 again this week.
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Editor's Note
Reminding Ourselves How Great Jackson Is
It's worth a moment of reflection to think about how far we've come in the 14 years that the JFP has asked readers who and what they think constitute the …
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Bryant Focuses on Mississippi Budget in State of the State
Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant is unveiling his budget proposals during his annual State of the State address.
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Mayor Yarber Proclaims: It's School Choice Week in Jackson
By R.L. NaveMayor Tony Yarber, a former principal, issued the following proclamation for School Choice Week in Jackson:
RESOLVED, by the Mayor of the City of Jackson, Mississippi that: WHEREAS, all children in Jackson should have access to the highest- quality education possible; and
WHEREAS, Jackson recognizes the important role that an effective education plays in preparing all students in Jackson to be successful adults; and
WHEREAS, quality education is critically important to the economic vitality of Jackson; and
WHEREAS, Jackson is home to a multitude of high-quality traditional public schools, public magnet schools, public charter schools, and non public schools from which parents can chose for their children; and
WHEREAS, educational variety not only helps to diversify our economy, but also enhances the vibrancy of our community; and
WHEREAS, Jackson has many high-quality teaching professionals in traditional public schools, public magnet schools, public charter schools, and non public schools who are committed to educating our children; and
WHEREAS, School Choice Week is celebrated across the country by millions of students, parents, educators, schools, and organizations to raise awareness of the need for effective educational options; and
NOW THEREFORE, I, Tony T. Yarber, Mayor of the City of Jackson, do hereby recognize January 24- 30, 2016 as SCHOOL CHOICE WEEK, in the City of Jackson, Mississippi, and urge all citizens to observe this week.
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