Jackson Free Press

Trump Considering Revoking 6 Ex-Obama Officials' Clearance

President Donald Trump is considering revoking the security clearances of six former Obama-era officials who have been critical of his administration, a move that opponents say would be an unprecedented …

President Donald Trump is considering revoking the security clearances of six former Obama-era officials who …

• July 23, 2018

Congress Street Undergoing Overhaul Near City Hall, Due to AARP Grant

A grant from nonprofit AARP will help transform a stretch of Congress Street into a more pedestrian-friendly area, a press release from the City of Jackson says.

Jackson received a grant of $15,000, Department of Planning and Development Urban Designer Salam Rida …

• July 23, 2018

James Meredith, Man Who Integrated Ole Miss, Chosen for Alumni Hall of Fame

James Meredith of Jackson is one of five people being inducted into the Ole Miss alumni hall of fame during homecoming in October. The list of honorees also includes longtime …

James Meredith of Jackson is one of five people being inducted into the Ole Miss …

• July 23, 2018

Dorothy Stewart Samuel

Dorothy Stewart Samuel, who died at the age of 80 on Friday, July 6, was a visionary, educator and activist, daughter Angela Stewart says.

Photo detail

• July 23, 2018

Photo detail

• July 23, 2018

Analysis: Gambling Not a Clear-Cut State Budget Booster

Will Mississippi take a chance on a lottery? It's a big question lawmakers could answer if Republican Gov. Phil Bryant calls them into special session in the next few weeks.

Will Mississippi take a chance on a lottery? It's a big question lawmakers could answer …

• July 23, 2018

White House Blames Iran for War of Words with Trump

The White House on Monday blamed Iranian President Hassan Rouhani for inciting a war of words with President Donald Trump, who warned that verbal threats could escalate into military conflict …

Trump, who campaigned on a promise to bring a more hawkish approach to Iran, sent …

• July 23, 2018

Cory Booker: U.S. Senate Hopeful Mike Espy Is South's Rising Star

"That is the star that I see rising in the South," U.S. Sen. Cory Booker said of former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Mike Espy. "That is the hope that this …

U.S. Sen. Cory Booker said he came to Mississippi knowing that he will not agree …

• July 21, 2018

The City of Jackson May Win $1 Million to Fund Public Art

The City of Jackson could win $1 million to fund public-art installations from Bloomberg Philanthropies Public Art Challenge.

"After housing and transportation, food access and public art are two of the most important …

• July 20, 2018

New Scholarship at MSU, USM Eagle Fanfare and Colleges of Distinction

Mississippi State University recently announced that alumnus Charles E. Menifield has established a new annual scholarship with the university's College of Arts and Sciences.

Mississippi State University recently announced that alumnus Charles E. Menifield has established a new endowed …

• July 20, 2018