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GOP Opponent Scared to Debate, Dem House Rival Charges

As a debate over the absence of debates roils Mississippi's U.S. Senate races, a candidate for the U.S. House wants to know why his Republican opponent will not debate him.

Michael Ted Evans, the Democratic candidate for Mississippi's third congressional district, has accused his Republican …

• October 19, 2018

Millsaps Professor's Sculpture at USM, MSU Community Garden and Tougaloo Founders' Week

Kristen Tordella-Williams, an assistant professor of art at Millsaps College, is one of four artists whose work is on display as part of the University of Southern Mississippi's Outdoor Sculpture …

"Eudora Welty Wreath," the iron sculpture that Tordella-Williams created for the exhibition, features castings of …

• October 19, 2018

Candidate Questionnaire: Jeff Weill, Sr.

The Jackson Free Press reached out to all judicial candidates who are running on the Nov. 6 ballot to represent jurisdictions throughout the Jackson metro area, regardless of whether they …

Photo courtesy Jeff Weill, Sr.

• October 18, 2018

Baria Donations Top All Dem Nominees in Mississippi Since 2008

David Baria raised more money than any Mississippi Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate since 2008, fundraising numbers released on Tuesday reveal.

Individual donors drove fundraising for Democratic U.S. Senate candidate David Baria (left) and Democratic 4th …

• October 18, 2018

Medgar Evers' Niece Confronts McDaniel on 'Begging for Scraps' Comment

Wanda Evers, the niece of slain Mississippi civil-rights leader Medgar Evers, confronted Republican U.S. Senate candidate Chris McDaniel at an Oct. 13 campaign event in Clinton, Miss., about comments he …

U.S. Senate candidate Chris McDaniel speaks with Wanda Evers, niece of slain civil-rights leader Medgar …

• October 18, 2018

Tony Hughes

Tony Hughes has not found a quick fix for the Jackson State University football program since becoming the 19th head coach in school history in December 2015.

Photo courtesy JSU/Charles A. Smith

• October 18, 2018

Ole Miss Donor's Name Being Removed After Racist Comment

A donor's name is being removed from the University of Mississippi journalism school after his Facebook post drew backlash for being racist.

Trustees of the state College Board voted unanimously Thursday to strip Ed Meek's name from …

• October 18, 2018

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• October 18, 2018

ACT Score Flat for 2018 Mississippi High School Seniors

Mississippi's ACT scores were flat last year on the college readiness test.

Average ACT scores for Mississippi students have fluctuated between 18.4 and 19 for more than …

• October 17, 2018

DIY Like a Villain

Halloween is just around the corner, and we are sure that many people are still trying to figure out which character they will be cruising the trick-or-treat scene as. It …

courtesy Dragon Blossom Cosplay

• October 17, 2018

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• October 17, 2018