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OPINION: Americans Must Avoid Apathy, Buck Norms, Make Bold Decisions

The American people must realize that it is our right and our duty to demand a seat at the political table of power. It is our duty to call for …

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• October 8, 2019

Kristen Rhodes

Kristen Rhodes, a seventh grade student at Huey L. Porter Middle School in Canton, says she has loved math since her time at Community Pride Preschool, when she got her …

Democratic Attorney General Jim Hood (right) said Monday that he has accepted an invitation for …

• October 8, 2019

Two Candidates for Mississippi Governor Agree to Second Debate

Democratic Attorney General Jim Hood said Monday that he has accepted an invitation for Oct. 14 at WCBI-TV in Columbus. Republican Tate Reeves accepted the invitation last month.

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• October 8, 2019

JFP Reporting on Police Shootings and Excessive Use of Force

An archive of impactful journalism on the problems with policing in Mississippi

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• October 8, 2019

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• October 7, 2019

President Donald Trump poses for a photo with Mississippi Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves, an ardent …

• October 7, 2019

Donald Trump is facing an impeachment inquiry over claims he held up taxpayer aid to …

• October 7, 2019

Scandals Dog Tate Reeves, Donald Trump as They Endorse Each Other

Tate Reeves gladly accepted Donald Trump's endorsement in the race for Mississippi governor. Both men are at the center of separate allegations of scandal and misuse of taxpayer funds.

Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham the announcement "a disaster," while Syria's Kurds accused the U.S. of …

• October 7, 2019

Trump's Syria Withdrawal Announcement Draws GOP Condemnation

President Donald Trump's sudden decision to pull back U.S. troops from northern Syria drew quick criticism Monday from some of his closest allies in Congress as well as Kurdish fighters …

The secretary of state's office says Monday is the last day for people to go …

• October 7, 2019

Voter Registration Deadline is Monday in Mississippi

Mississippi residents who are not already registered to vote are facing a deadline to get their names on the rolls for this year's elections.

The Intelligence, Oversight and Foreign Affairs committees have already interviewed Kurt Volker (pictured), a former …

• October 7, 2019

House Democrats leading an impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump's dealings with Ukraine may have …

• October 7, 2019

Second Whistleblower May Give House Democrats Fresh Information

House Democrats leading an impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump's dealings with Ukraine may have fresh information to work with after a new whistleblower stepped forward with what the person's …

Jackson Women's Health Organization owner Diane Derzis hung up "This Clinic Stays Open" signs outside …

• October 7, 2019