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Best of Jackson: Medical

Finding a good doctor, dentist, physical therapist, hospital and everything in between is of utmost importance to our health and happiness. Here at the Jackson Free Press, we want to …

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Unita Blackwell, a civil rights activist who was the first African American woman to win …

Civil Rights

Activist Who Was First Black Woman Mayor in Mississippi Dies

Unita Blackwell, a civil rights activist who was the first African American woman to win a mayor's race in Mississippi, has died.

Timothy Moore, president and CEO of Mississippi Hospital Association, talks to the press about Mississippi …

Health Care

Mississippi Group Floats 'Medicaid Reform' Plan to Woo Republicans

The Mississippi Hospital Association unveiled a proposal called "Mississippi Cares" that, like Medicaid expansion, would insure around 300,000 more adults in the state, ages 19-64 who earn up to 138% …

Cody Cox, a Jackson musician and owner of record label Elegant Trainwreck Productions, will open …

Biz Roundup

Urban Foxes, Olivia's Taco Shop and Flash Dash at The District

Cody Cox, a Jackson musician and owner of record label Elegant Trainwreck Productions, will open a small-batch bakery called Urban Foxes in Jackson's Belhaven Heights neighborhood on Monday, May 20.

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A.J. Brown

The Titans' top draft pick is busy with meetings out of sight from prying eyes as reporters got their one look at Tennessee's latest crop of rookies. Luckily, A.J. Brown …

U.S. District Judge Carlton Reeves (pictured) on Monday ruled against the motions by Mississippi Attorney …

Health Care

Judge Rejects Mississippi Effort to Quash Mental Health Suit

A federal judge is rejecting attempts by Mississippi officials to throw out a federal government lawsuit challenging how the state runs its mental health system.