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Pope Speeds Up, Simplifies Process for Marriage Annulments

Pope Francis radically reformed the Catholic Church's process for annulling marriages Tuesday, allowing for fast-track decisions and removing automatic appeals in a bid to speed up and simplify the procedure.

Minnesota Dentist Who Killed Beloved Lion Returns to Work

The Minnesota dentist who killed Cecil the lion returned to work Tuesday after weeks away, walking silently past a swarm of media and a handful of protesters outside his small …

Ted Cruz Cozies Up to Donald Trump, Aims for His Supporters

On Wednesday, at Ted Cruz's invitation, Donald Trump is to appear with him at a Capitol Hill rally protesting the proposed nuclear agreement with Iran.

Democrats Clinch Critical 41 Votes for Iran Nuclear Deal

Democrats clinched the crucial Senate votes Tuesday to block passage of a disapproval resolution against the Iran nuclear accord, an outcome that would be a major victory for President Barack …

Migrants Keep Entering Hungary as Work on Fence Speeds Up

Hungarian authorities on Tuesday began busing weary migrants and refugees to a nearby registration center, defusing some tensions at Hungary's southern border with Serbia.

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• September 8, 2015

Sen. Cochran Helps Get $27 Million Army Contract for Miss.

U.S. Sen. Thad Cochran says a U.S. Army contract to accelerate Department of Defense high performance computing capabilities will involve significant participation from the Engineer Research and Development Center in …

10 Local Stories of the Week

There's never a slow news week in Jackson, Miss., and last week was no exception. Here are the local stories JFP reporters brought you in case you missed them.

Foundation Will Increase Pledge to Ole Miss, Not Revoke It

The Gertrude Ford Foundation not pulling back its $20 million pledge to the University of Mississippi in the wake of Chancellor Dan Jones' removal. In fact, it's raising the donation …

Eddie Williams on the 1's and 2's

• September 4, 2015

Jackson Property Tax Rate Remains Flat

Property owners in Jackson will see their tax rate remain unchanged from last year, but the city anticipates lower revenue collections from property taxes.

HHS Unveils Civil Rights Protections For Transgender Patients’ Health Services

The Obama administration has barred medical providers and insurers from discriminating based on gender in treatments or access to facilities or services.

US Promising Help to Keep Iran in Check in Middle East

The Obama administration is greeting King Salman of Saudi Arabia with assurances that the Iran nuclear deal comes with the necessary resources to help check the Islamic Republic's regional ambitions.

With Clerk Jailed, Gay Kentucky Couple Gets Marriage License

William Smith Jr. and James Yates became the first same-sex couple to receive a marriage license Friday morning in Kentucky's Rowan County.

Hospice Chain Settles Whistleblower Suit for $5.9 Million

A chain of hospices in four states has agreed to settle a whistleblower lawsuit concerning overbilling for $5.9 million.

Jackson Charter Schools Get $1 Million Boost from GOP Donor, Philanthropist

Two new charter schools in Jackson are getting a big boost from a former chief executive officer, philanthropist who donates money to conservative Republicans.

Chane Unveils The Wonder Lab at Fondren's First Thursday

After nearly $9,000 out of pocket in renovation, Ron Chane is today unveiling The Wonder Lab, a collection of studio spaces that he hopes will be a springboard for Jackson …

Ron Chane's The Wonder Lab will have its grand opening gallery show Oct. 1.

• September 3, 2015

Prosecutors: Church Shooting Suspect to Face Death Penalty

The white man accused of killing nine black churchgoers during a Bible study will face the death penalty, according to court documents filed Thursday.