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The Curse of the Mississippi Flag

The 1894 Mississippi flag, with the Confederate battle emblem as its canton, represents much more than an antiquated piece of cloth.

4-Year-Old Boy, His Dog Rescued from Well in Mississippi

After spending three hours in an old water well, a 4-year-old boy was rescued along with his dog in southern Mississippi as emergency workers cheered.

Wonder Lives Here

After nearly $9,000 in renovations, Ron Chane used the Sept. 3 Fondren's First Thursday to unveil The Wonder Lab, a collection of studio spaces that he hopes will be a …

Revolution's Corner, Bodega and Chill Spot, Open Downtown

Abraham Santa Cruz is trying to make a way for a new downtown venture called Revolution's Corner, now open at the corner of Pearl and Roach streets in the Standard …

Máirtín de Cógáin

Cork, Ireland-born entertainer Máirtín de Cógáin, an enthusiastic promoter of the Celtic and Irish heritages, has become a CelticFest favorite for many.

Koreas to Hold Oct. 20-26 Reunions of War-Divided Families

North and South Korea agreed Tuesday to hold reunions next month of families separated by the Korean War in the early 1950s, a small but important bit of progress for …

Pope Speeds Up, Simplifies Process for Marriage Annulments

Pope Francis radically reformed the Catholic Church's process for annulling marriages Tuesday, allowing for fast-track decisions and removing automatic appeals in a bid to speed up and simplify the procedure.

Ted Cruz Cozies Up to Donald Trump, Aims for His Supporters

On Wednesday, at Ted Cruz's invitation, Donald Trump is to appear with him at a Capitol Hill rally protesting the proposed nuclear agreement with Iran.

Democrats Clinch Critical 41 Votes for Iran Nuclear Deal

Democrats clinched the crucial Senate votes Tuesday to block passage of a disapproval resolution against the Iran nuclear accord, an outcome that would be a major victory for President Barack …

Migrants Keep Entering Hungary as Work on Fence Speeds Up

Hungarian authorities on Tuesday began busing weary migrants and refugees to a nearby registration center, defusing some tensions at Hungary's southern border with Serbia.

10 Local Stories of the Week

There's never a slow news week in Jackson, Miss., and last week was no exception. Here are the local stories JFP reporters brought you in case you missed them.

HHS Unveils Civil Rights Protections For Transgender Patients’ Health Services

The Obama administration has barred medical providers and insurers from discriminating based on gender in treatments or access to facilities or services.

With Clerk Jailed, Gay Kentucky Couple Gets Marriage License

William Smith Jr. and James Yates became the first same-sex couple to receive a marriage license Friday morning in Kentucky's Rowan County.

Jackson Charter Schools Get $1 Million Boost from GOP Donor, Philanthropist

Two new charter schools in Jackson are getting a big boost from a former chief executive officer, philanthropist who donates money to conservative Republicans.

RePublic Schools, which runs Reimagine Prep charter school in south Jackson, recently got approval for …

• September 3, 2015

Chane Unveils The Wonder Lab at Fondren's First Thursday

After nearly $9,000 out of pocket in renovation, Ron Chane is today unveiling The Wonder Lab, a collection of studio spaces that he hopes will be a springboard for Jackson …

Prosecutors: Church Shooting Suspect to Face Death Penalty

The white man accused of killing nine black churchgoers during a Bible study will face the death penalty, according to court documents filed Thursday.

Judge Jails Kentucky Clerk for Refusing Marriage Licenses

A federal judge ordered a defiant county clerk to jail for contempt Thursday after she insisted that it would violate her conscience to follow court orders to issue marriage licenses …

Texas Abortion Clinics Appeal to Supreme Court

Texas abortion clinics are asking the Supreme Court to take up a major case about abortion rights in the midst of the 2016 presidential campaign.

Mayor Yarber Opens Up City Data

Mayor Tony Yarber is opening up. Specifically, his administration is developing an open-data policy for the City of Jackson.