Jackson Free Press

States with higher black populations, like Mississippi, are more likely to have restrictive eligibility policies …

• November 29, 2017

Shaky City Communication, A New Ice Rink, Spanking

It was mostly business as usual at the last Jackson City Council meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 21, just before the Thanksgiving holiday.

Before Thanksgiving, the Jackson City Council approved a skating rink to go up for two …

• November 29, 2017

The Pros and Cons of a State Lottery

On a map of states that have no lottery, the hold-outs stand strong in pairs: Alaska and Hawaii, Nevada and Utah, and Mississippi and Alabama.The Pros and Cons of a …

State economist Darrin Webb warned lawmakers that a Mississippi lottery would disproportionately affect low-income groups.

• November 29, 2017

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• November 29, 2017

LoDoner “L.D.” Hollis

Daytime kitchen manager LoDoner Hollis has been serving up southern favorites at Walker's Drive-In in Fondren since the restaurant opened its doors in 1999. Hollis, also known as "L.D.," says …

Photo by Stephen Wilson

• November 29, 2017

Mississippi Law Endorses Anti-LGBT Bias, Attorneys Argue

A Mississippi law unconstitutionally endorses specific religious beliefs that could lead to discrimination against people who support same-sex marriage, gay rights advocates said Tuesday in written arguments to the U.S. …

A Jazzy Night in Jackson

The South meets the North for the latest installment of the Mississippi Jazz Foundation's annual "Night of Musical Artistry," an evening of jazz beats and sultry vocals at Duling Hall …

“Night of Musical Artistry” takes place Saturday, Dec. 1, this year and features musicians Avery*Sunshine …

• November 28, 2017

Republican Gov. Phil Bryant signed the law in 2016, but it was blocked for more …

• November 28, 2017

Alabama Senate Race Gives GOP Voters an Uncomfortable Choice

With two weeks to go until the Alabama election for U.S. Senate, Kathie Luckie of Hoover said she is "teetering" with her choice.

Roy Moore was removed as Alabama chief justice in 2003 when he disobeyed a court …

• November 28, 2017

Run-Off Elections Today Will Decide Hinds County Attorney, #MSLEG Seats

Hinds County voters will choose a new county attorney today at the polls. After the three-way election earlier this month, Gerald Mumford and Malcolm Harrison face off today in the …

Hinds County voters will elect a new county attorney today. The election is between Gerald …

• November 28, 2017

MCM Meridian, Myles' Taco Shop and Travel Addict Vegan Foodie Tour

The Mississippi Children's Museum announced plans to construct a satellite location in Meridian on Nov. 7 at the Mississippi State University Riley Center.

The Mississippi Children's Museum satellite in Meridian will be located inside a former Sears department …

• November 28, 2017