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US Judge Not Blocking Multistep Mississippi Election System

A federal judge ruled Friday that he will not immediately block Mississippi's unique, multistep process for electing a governor and other statewide officials.

Dive Into the JFP Documents Morgue

We dig for the documents you deserve to see. Poke around years of material in our morgue.

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• November 1, 2019

"What is at stake in all this is nothing less than our democracy," said House …

• October 31, 2019

Democrats Push Impeachment Rules Package Through House

Democrats rammed a package of ground rules for their impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump through a sharply divided House Thursday, the chamber's first formal vote in a fight that …

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• October 31, 2019

Best of Jackson 2020 Nomination Ballot

Best of Jackson voting is divided into two stages—a nominations ballot and a final ballot. We must receive your mailed nominations ballot by Nov. 13, 2019, or you may submit …

Rickey Cole (right), the Democratic challenger for Mississippi agriculture commissioner, is pitching a local food …

• October 31, 2019

Agriculture Commissioner's Race Centers on Local Food

The Democratic challenger for Mississippi agriculture commissioner is pitching a local food revolution, while the Republican incumbent seeks more incremental change.

Jackson State University's Sonic Boom of the South Marching Band is one of eight bands …

• October 31, 2019

Honda Battle of the Bands, JSU Selling Properties and MSU Walking Path

More than 1,800 student musicians and dancers from eight college marching bands across the United States will compete in the 17th-annual Honda Battle of the Bands on Jan. 25, 2020, …

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• October 31, 2019

Patrick Willis

Unlike some players, Patrick Willis hasn’t returned to the NFL, and now after over five years it seems unlikely he would even attempt a comeback. The 49ers linebacker still had …

Twitter, reacting to growing concern about misinformation spread on social media, is banning all political …

• October 30, 2019

Twitter Bans Political Ads Ahead of 2020 Election

Twitter, reacting to growing concern about misinformation spread on social media, is banning all political advertising from its service. Its move sets it apart from Facebook, which continues to defend …

Tate Reeves (left) has spent more than $10.8 million this year, and he had nearly …

• October 30, 2019

Reeves Still Outspending Hood in Mississippi Governor Race

Republican Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves has spent more than twice as much as Democratic Attorney General Jim Hood in the open race for Mississippi governor.

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• October 30, 2019

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• October 30, 2019

Top 10: Francine Reynolds

Francine Thomas Reynolds, originally from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, has made Jackson her home for many years alongside her husband, Chuck, and currently serves as the artistic director of …

Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood is the Democratic nominee for governor. Photo by Ashton Pittman

• October 30, 2019