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Sports
A Place for Skaters
Austin Cannon wants to provide a safe, free place for Jackson skateboarders.
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The Slate
Congratulations to former Jackson State star Lindsey Hunter on being named interim coach of the Phoenix Suns. And good luck—the Suns are in last place in the Western Conference.
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Jackson's Team of Allies
In this issue focusing on the best of our city, you will read a lot about innovation, teamwork and building alliances—as well as about a number of candidates wanting to …
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Economy
You Bet I Love Jackson
I'm a hometown boy who fell in love with a hometown girl and, thanks to Craig Noone's big dreams for Jackson, I'm living my dream in my hometown.
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Feature
Senate 28: Meet the Candidates
So far, each of the candidates Senate District 28 special election scheduled for Feb. 5 wants full funding for public education, opposes charter schools, supports Medicaid expansion and sees continued …
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Decision Allowing Women in Combat 'Reflects the Reality of 21st Century Military'
WASHINGTON (AP) — Allowing women to serve in combat roles will strengthen the U.S. military's ability to win wars, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said Thursday, shortly before his official announcement …
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Politics
Powerhouse
Mississippi Republicans in the Legislature have said they want to ram charter-school legislation through as quickly as possible, and so far they’re on track to accomplish just that.
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Best of Jackson
Best of Jackson 2013: Community & Culture
JFP presents the best Jackson has to offer.
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U.S. House Passes Bill to Ignore Debt Limit Until May 18th
WASHINGTON (AP) — Retreating with a purpose, Republicans sped legislation through the House on Wednesday to avert the imminent threat of a government default but pointing the way to a …
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JFP
Question o' the Week: What is the BEST thing about Jackson, Mississippi?
What is the BEST thing about Jackson, Mississippi?
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Education
Big Questions About Charters
The atmosphere at the Mississippi Capitol got tense for a few moments Thursday when Sen. Kenneth Wayne Jones, D-Canton, leader of the Legislative Black Caucus, questioned the legitimacy of Gov. …
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City & County
JWHO Guard Pepper-Sprayed Protesters over Sprinkler
A Jackson Women's Health Organization security guard sprayed two anti-abortion protesters in the face with pepper spray this morning.
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Publisher's Note
Want a Better Jackson? Work With the Best
If you want to talk about "loyalty" in business, then you need to talk about more than price.
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Film
Precious Little Drama
Jessica Chastain stars as an intelligence officer on the hunt for Osama bin Laden in "Zero Dark Thirty."
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Gay Activists Laud Obama Speech, Now Want Action
President Barack Obama's emphatic gay-rights advocacy in his inaugural address thrilled many activists. Yet almost immediately came the questions and exhortations as to what steps should be taken next.
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House GOP Seeks to Defuse Debt Crisis
With tacit support from President Barack Obama, House Republicans were moving Wednesday to try to defuse a potential debt crisis with legislation to prevent an economy-rattling fiscal crisis for at …
