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James Meredith, Flonzie Brown-Wright and Charles McLaurin spoke about their experiences with Martin Luther King …

• April 5, 2018

'Yes, Dr. King, How Can I Help You?': Black Rights Leaders Recall MLK


Flonzie Brown-Wright, Charles McLaurin and James Meredith spoke at the 2 Mississippi Museums on Wednesday to commemorate the 50th anniversary of King's death and reflect on how his work affected …

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Mississippi College infielder Alexia Harmon put on a superb performance at the plate against Union University over the course of their recent series March 30 and March 31.

Photo courtesy Mississippi College

• April 5, 2018

Suit: Mississippi Flag's Rebel Symbol 'Racially Demeaning'

The Mississippi flag is "racially demeaning and hostile" because it contains the Confederate battle emblem, says a new federal lawsuit that seeks to ban one city from any public display …

The Mississippi flag is "racially demeaning and hostile" because it contains the Confederate battle emblem, …

• April 4, 2018

MLK Honored as Thousands March to 'Keep the Dream Going'

With thoughts on the past and eyes to the future, thousands marched and sang civil rights songs Wednesday to honor the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., the "apostle of nonviolence" …

With thoughts on the past and eyes to the future, thousands marched and sang civil …

• April 4, 2018

OPINION: Mississippi Women's Activist—Bernie Sanders Can't Come to the Cookout

"This town hall isn't special; they are taking the usual Bernie town hall and putting Martin Luther King's name on it. It's glaringly obvious, offensive and frankly it is just …

U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, an independent politician from Vermont, came to Canton in March to …

• April 4, 2018

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• April 4, 2018

Celebrate spring with restaurants such as this year’s winner for Best Seafood and Best Place …

• April 4, 2018

Best of Jackson, Spring Edition

It's officially spring time, which means it's the season for things like sitting outside, enjoying cold beers and eating more seafood.

Mixed Messages: The JFP Interview with Big K.R.I.T.

Justin Scott, better known as hip-hop artist Big K.R.I.T., says that he has always felt like a bit of an anomaly.

After Big K.R.I.T., a Meridian native and hip-hop artist, announced that he had split from …

• April 4, 2018

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• April 4, 2018

EDITORIAL: Legislature Budgets for Critical Needs, Neglects Others

The 2018 legislative session's story largely revolves around Republicans' inability to get a lot done due to failed negotiations between the House and the Senate.

While a laundry list of bills died this session, lawmakers did manage to fund some …

• April 4, 2018

OPINION: Tickled to See Teenagers Restarting the Revolution

Writer and champion of social justice Dorothy Day once said that "fighting for a cause is part of the zest of life. ... What we need is a revolution. Each …

It gladdened my heart when I saw young people—including students of mine like Jaz Brisack—marching …

• April 4, 2018