Jackson Free Press

Hood Calls Tech, Women's Opportunities 'The Hope for Our Future'

Right now, though, just over 30% of the state does not have access to high-speed broadband service at all and remains limited to relying on slower options, like dial-up, to …

Engine test for Space Launch System to be in Mississippi

NASA says it will conduct the "Green Run" rocket testing campaign for the new Space Launch System rocket at Stennis Space Center in Mississippi.

Stephanie Adlington & Aaron Lessard: A Tale of Two

In 2017, Stephanie Adlington needed a new guitar player, and a mutual friend connected her to Aaron Lessard, whose music fuses roots rock with genres such as rockabilly, jazz and …

Candidate Questionnaire: Ronnie Crudup Jr. (House District 71)

The Jackson Free Press emailed questionnaires to each candidate in the House District 71 race. The answers are the candidates' verbatim responses, with no edits whatsoever.

New City Grants Focus on Early Childhood Education, Community Building

At the July 23 city council meeting, Robert Blaine, chief administrative officer, gave an overview of the $3.1-million grant the W.K. Kellogg Foundation awarded to the City of Jackson.

USM Professor Bike Event, SodexoMAGIC at JSU and MSU Seven Seals Award

Hattiesburg resident and retired University of Southern Mississippi music professor Denny Behm is organizing a 300-mile bike ride to promote live-donor kidney transplants.

Slain Ole Miss Student Was Shot to Death After Leaving Nightspot Alone

Authorities say University of Mississippi student Alexandria "Ally" Kostial was recorded on surveillance video leaving a bar alone hours before she was found shot to death.

Noah Johnson

Leading Alcorn State into the season is SWAC Preseason Offensive Player of the Year quarterback Noah Johnson. The quarterback is also the SWAC Preseason First-Team All-SWAC choice of the head …

Hinds County Primary Elections

Candidates for the Hinds County primary elections

Candidate Questionnaire: Edelia Carthan (House District 71)

The Jackson Free Press emailed questionnaires to each candidate in the House District 71 race. The answers are the candidates' verbatim responses, with no edits whatsoever.

Candidate Questionnaire: Ermea 'EJ' Russell (Senate District 22)

The Jackson Free Press emailed questionnaires to each candidate in the Senate District 22 race. The answers are the candidates' verbatim responses, with no edits whatsoever.

Candidate Questionnaire: Hayes Dent (Senate District 22)

The Jackson Free Press emailed questionnaires to each candidate in the Senate District 22 race. The answers are the candidates' verbatim responses, with no edits whatsoever.

Candidate Questionnaire: Colton Thornton (Senate District 22)

The Jackson Free Press emailed questionnaires to each candidate in the Senate District 22 race. The answers are the candidates' verbatim responses, with no edits whatsoever.

Gerard Gibert, the vice chairman of the Mississippi Lottery Corporation, says he's interested in becoming …

• July 24, 2019

Mississippi Employer Payrolls Again Set New Record in June

Preliminary data show Mississippi's employers set another new record for payrolls in June.

Lottery Board Vice Chairman in Talks to Become UM Chancellor

Gerard Gibert, the vice chairman of the Mississippi Lottery Corporation, says he's interested in becoming chancellor of the University of Mississippi.

Medicaid, Gas Tax Divides Republicans at Governor Debate

A televised forum Tuesday night was the only time Mississippi Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves has debated former Mississippi Supreme Court Justice Bill Waller Jr. and state Rep. Robert Foster before …

Robert Mueller on Wednesday bluntly dismissed President Donald Trump's claims of total exoneration in the …

• July 24, 2019

Mueller: I Did Not Clear Trump of Obstruction of Justice

Robert Mueller on Wednesday bluntly dismissed President Donald Trump's claims of total exoneration in the federal probe of Russia's 2016 election interference, telling Congress he explicitly did not clear the …

GOP AG’s Race: A ‘Crusade’ Against Drugs

Mississippi Rep. Mark Baker, R-Brandon, is running on a “tough on crime” approach to drugs. Andy Taggart has a more balanced platform.