Jackson Free Press

Dr. Gray, the superintendent of Jackson Public Schools, said the state's second largest school district …

• August 20, 2015

Jarius Moore

The Jackson State University Tigers turned to highly touted sophomore Jarius Moore to lead the ground game last season.

Rival Koreas Trade Artillery Fire at Border Over Broadcasts

South Korea fired dozens of shells Thursday at rival North Korea after the North lobbed several rounds across the world's most heavily armed border and threatened to take further action …

Prosecutor: Ex-Subway Pitchman Paid Kids for Sex on NY Trips

Longtime Subway pitchman Jared Fogle capitalized on his business trips to New York City to arrange trysts with minors in luxury hotels, federal prosecutors said in charging the Indiana man …

Protests in St. Louis After Police Shooting of Suspect, 18

Officers arrested at least nine people and deployed tear gas amid protests in St. Louis over the death of a black 18-year-old who was fatally shot by police after he …

Report on Iran Side Deal Angers GOP, House Dems Claims Votes

Republican opposition to President Barack Obama's nuclear deal is flaring over revelations of a secret side agreement involving Iranian inspections.

Oxford, Greenwood Removing Miss. Flag from City Property

Oxford and Greenwood have become the latest cities to stop flying the Mississippi flag because it contains a Confederate battle emblem.

Journal from Jackson: Will Kids Win State's School-Funding Fight?

Fixing education in a state like Mississippi doesn't happen without a lot of kicking and screaming, even when there is nowhere to go but up.

The JFP 2015 College Football Preview

Folks in Mississippi will be talking about the 2014-2015 college football season for years to come. Last season was nearly dream-like for the state, as the eyes of the college …

2015 Games to Watch

If you could do nothing but travel the state each weekend to watch football, which games would you go see? I have spent weeks looking at schedules to tell you …

JFP 2015 College Football Preview: The Smalls

Last season, Alcorn State did something it hadn't done since Steve McNair graced the cover of Sports Illustrated: It won a SWAC football championship. The Braves continued their flight up …

JFP 2015 College Football Preview: Jackson State University

Jackson, Chang and Ivy are back this season for the Tigers, and all three have a year's worth of experience under their belts.

JFP 2015 College Football Preview: University of Mississippi

The Rebels reeled off seven straight wins and reached No. 3 in the polls last season. The team beat Boise State University to start, though the Broncos went on to …

JFP 2015 College Football Preview: Mississippi State University

Last season turned out to be a perfect storm for Mississippi State. The Bulldogs had a great mix of returning players, a favorable schedule and opponents with more questions than …

Oxford and Greenwood Bring Down Mississippi State Flag

Oxford and Greenwood have become the latest cities to stop flying the Mississippi flag because it contains a Confederate battle emblem.

Food Truck Frenzy

The Jackson Free Press is beginning a new occasional series that features food from the different trucks and other mobile-food vendors.

Mississippi Flag: A Question of Pride

The state flag represents separation. As it flies, it reminds this state that black people still are not measured as equal (enough).

Budget Spitting Matches Must End

The budget cannot be held hostage or become the casualty of a childish, pointless spitting match between politicians. These are serious times for the City of Jackson, and those games …

Rest in Paradise, Julian Bond

Julian Bond was a figure I had looked up to for many, many years due to his lifelong mission to combat inequality.

USDA Promotes Gender-Inclusivity in Jackson

Ashlee Davis wants members of the LGBT community to know that the U.S. Department of Agriculture will not discriminate against them.