Jackson Free Press

Mississippi AG’s Race: What’s at Stake?

Since announcing his candidacy for the state AG's office, Mike Hurst has made fighting public corruption the centerpiece of his campaign as well as attacks against Jim Hood, whom Hurst …

Jim Hood moved his family back to his hometown of Houston, Miss., in 2013. From …

• October 7, 2015

After Mike Hurst and wife, Celeste, wed, they moved to Washington, D.C. A native of …

• October 7, 2015

Hickory native Mike Hurst, 39, resigned from his post as a prosecutor in the U.S. …

• October 7, 2015

Jim Hood, the incumbent attorney general of Mississippi, is a longtime prosecutor hoping that his …

• October 7, 2015

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Council Asks State to Review Biosolids Contract, Braces for Lawsuit

A controversial contract to haul waste from a city wastewater plant remains on hold pending reviews from state investigative authorities.

Ward 4 Councilman De'Keither Stamps believes that having opinions from state investigators might mitigate the …

• October 7, 2015

Reaching the Mentally Ill in Hinds County

A staff of about 170 therapists, nurses, doctors and administrative staff at HBHS work on 6,500 cases annually, serving residents of Hinds County who experience mental illness.

Rhonda Davis, Willie Mae Berry and Talya Straughter (left to right) make up a part …

• October 7, 2015

Ministers, Black-Owned Businesses Want More Contracts and City Support

Three dozen business owners and clergy members gathered in front of City Hall on Sept. 30 to charge that infighting among city officials has thrown Jackson into economic paralysis.

Terrance Smith Jr., owner of Creative Depot, said Jackson-based businesses should receive preference in the …

• October 7, 2015

The Fair’s Here!

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Anita Hill: Keep the Faith and Keep Moving

Anita Hill has dedicated her work to raising awareness of sexual harassment, domestic abuse, equity and workplace discrimination.

Brandeis University professor of law, public policy and women’s studies Anita Hill is the keynote …

• October 7, 2015

Do the Anti-42 Politicians Feel No Shame?

Do you ever wake up in the morning and wonder why Mississippi's Republican Leadership seems to hate democracy so much?

Henry Louis Gates Jr.: Black America's Promises and Perils

One of the most prominent transmitters of African American history and culture alive today—Henry Louis Gates Jr.—is more widely known for being arrested on suspicion of breaking into his own …

Henry Louis Gates Jr., director of the Hutchins Center for African and African American Research …

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The Student Becomes the Artist

Martha Ferris first came to art as one who studies it rather than one who makes it.