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Trump Misfired on Tweet About Iranian Missile Launch

When President Donald Trump tweeted on Saturday that Iran had "just test-fired" a missile, he seemed to know something the rest of the government did not. Turns out, he did …

When President Donald Trump tweeted on Saturday that Iran had "just test-fired" a missile, he …

• September 26, 2017

Managing Editor Amber Helsel wore a BB-8-themed dress to the 2017 Best of Jackson party.

• September 26, 2017

Publisher Todd Stauffer poses for the camera at the JFP office on Nov. 9, 2016.

• September 26, 2017

Assistant to the CEO Inga-Lill Sjostrom copies papers in the JFP office on Sept. 26, …

• September 26, 2017

Ad Designer Zilpha Young finalizes ad proofs for an issue on Sept. 26, 2017.

• September 26, 2017

State Reporter Arielle Dreher dances at the St. Paddy’s Day Parade while dressed as Batgirl …

• September 26, 2017

Web Editor Dustin Cardon poses for the camera while working on Sept. 26, 2017.

• September 26, 2017

Art Director Kristin Brenemen lays out an issue during press day on Sept. 26, 2017.

• September 26, 2017

The features desk is hard at work during press day on Sept. 26, 2017.

• September 26, 2017

Editor-in-Chief Donna Ladd interviews Chief Lee Vance of the Jackson Police Department in his office …

• September 26, 2017

This wall features Jackson Free Press’ most recent awards.

• September 26, 2017

Front views of the Jackson Free Press office show some our iconic covers, including a …

• September 26, 2017

Jackson Free Press Editor-in-Chief and Publisher Todd Stauffer celebrate the 15th anniversary of the publication …

• September 26, 2017

Artist Cristen Craven Barnard designed the poster for WellsFest 2017.

• September 26, 2017

Watchdog Agency Questions Mississippi Education Contracts

A state government watchdog agency is criticizing the Mississippi Department of Education for issuing contracts without taking bids, even though the contractors were paid more than the amounts that trigger …

Logan Reeves, a spokesman for State Auditor Stacey Pickering (pictured) said Tuesday that office is …

• September 26, 2017

More Mississippi Students Pass Advanced Placement Exams

The number of Mississippi public school students taking and passing Advanced Placement exams both rose in 2016-17.

State Superintendent Carey Wright has pushed for more students to take AP exams, and the …

• September 26, 2017

Republican Leaders: Senate Won't Vote on Obamacare Repeal

Facing assured defeat, Republican leaders decided Tuesday not to even hold a vote on the GOP's latest attempt to repeal the Obama health care law, surrendering on their last-gasp effort …