Jackson Free Press

Trump's tweet came after his White House put out a plan to combat school shootings …

• March 12, 2018

Woman Crashes into McDade's in Belhaven, Hits Worker Inside

Just after 9 a.m. today, a woman drove her car into McDade's Market on Fortification Street, crashing through the brick wall outside the cafeteria.

Just after 9 a.m. today, a woman drove her car into the McDade's Market on …

• March 12, 2018

Not 'Soft on Crime': Clergy Want Prison Reforms to Become Law

The Mississippi Legislature could approve two re-entry and criminal-justice reform measures this session, which are still alive.

Pastors and advocates gathered at the Mississippi Capitol last week to express support for criminal-justice …

• March 12, 2018

Nick Weatherspoon

Mississippi State guard Nick Weatherspoon was injured and taken off the court on a stretcher after being stepped on with 14:54 remaining in the Bulldogs' 62-59 loss against No. 13 …

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• March 12, 2018

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• March 12, 2018

Analysis: Auditor Wants Improved Use of Accounting System

State Auditor Stacy Pickering says an increasing number of accounting problems shows state employees need more training in governmental accounting practices and how to use the $100 million accounting software …

State Auditor Stacy Pickering says an increasing number of accounting problems shows state employees need …

• March 12, 2018

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.

House Makes Counter-Offer to Senate on Transportation Money

State House members are moving forward with their version of a plan to divert future revenue and borrow money to spend on roads and bridges, but it wouldn't give control …

State House members are moving forward with their version of a plan to divert future …

• March 9, 2018

Blues performer Geary Shifter performed in the lobby of the Mississippi State Capitol during the …

• March 9, 2018

Painter M. L. Harrell showcased some of her art work in the lobby of the …

• March 9, 2018

St. Andrews beat Tyler Town 51-39 on March 7, 2018. The Saints will face off …

• March 9, 2018

St. Andrews made its debut at the Big House since moving to 3-A as it …

• March 9, 2018

At the completion of the tuition-free Mississippi Coding Academies, Innovate Mississippi says participants will have …

• March 9, 2018

Innovate Mississippi held an open house to share information about Mississippi Coding Academies on Tuesday, …

• March 9, 2018

Florida's Governor Signs Compromise School Safety Bill

Flanked by family members of students who were killed during a mass shooting just over three weeks ago, Florida Gov. Rick Scott on Friday signed a $400 million school safety …