Jackson Free Press

Angie Thomas' Hometown Celebrates Release of 'The Hate U Give' Movie

Angie Thomas, best-selling author of "The Hate U Give," promised not to cry at a private reception honoring her young-adult-novel-turned-movie, which comes out this week in her home state. She …

Mayor Chokwe Antar (top left) and wife Ebony Lumumba (top right) co-sponsored an event at …

• October 11, 2018

De’Shawn Waller

The Braves needed to find another running back to give the team the same results on offense this season. Junior college transfer De’Shawn Waller is starting to become that complement …

Photo courtesy Alcorn Athletics

• October 11, 2018

Photo detail

• October 11, 2018

Candidate Questionnaire: Joseph Anthony Sclafani

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 Joseph Anthony Sclafani

• October 11, 2018

Legislative Report Evaluates Local Taxes in Mississippi

A watchdog group says 68 cities and 14 counties in Mississippi are collecting local taxes on hotel stays and restaurant meals, for purposes such as promoting tourism or development.

A watchdog group says 68 cities and 14 counties in Mississippi are collecting local taxes …

• October 10, 2018

Hyde-Smith Calls Kavanaugh Opposition 'Evil'

U.S. Sen. Cindy-Hyde Smith, R-Miss., continued to defend her support for the confirmation of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh on Tuesday, accusing Democrats of "manipulation of the confirmation process" …

U.S. Sen. Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., suggested opponents of Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation to the U.S. Supreme Court …

• October 10, 2018

Clora O'Reilly Evans

The Georgia School of Orthodontics recently selected Clora O'Reilly Evans, a lifelong Jackson resident and graduate of the University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Dentistry, for a 36-month residency …

Photo courtesy Georgia School of Orthodontics

• October 10, 2018

McConnell to AP: Gender Gap Hurts GOP But Kavanaugh Helps

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell acknowledged Wednesday that Republicans have a longstanding gender gap when it comes to American women, but he stood by one key Senate woman, saying "nobody's …

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell acknowledged Wednesday that Republicans have a longstanding gender gap when …

• October 10, 2018

Supreme Court Considering Case on Detention of Immigrants

An immigration case before the Supreme Court pits the government against immigrants it wants to deport following crimes they have committed in the United States.

An immigration case before the Supreme Court pits the government against immigrants it wants to …

• October 10, 2018

EDITOR'S NOTE: Of Breast Cancer and the Warrior’s Life

I feel like a warrior ready to turn the strength I’ve honed over my lifetime to my own health and spirit and that of my loved ones, especially my hero …

Mississippi Police Took Property Without Legal Authority

Mississippi police agencies have been seizing cash, guns and vehicles without legal authority for months after a state law changed and police didn't notice.

Mississippi police agencies have been seizing cash, guns and vehicles without legal authority for months …

• October 9, 2018