Jackson Free Press

A recent AP-NORC poll finds a majority of Americans say it's the Federal government's responsibility …

• July 20, 2017

Poll: Most Say Feds Should Ensure Health Coverage

WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans aren't enthralled with "Obamacare" and they definitely don't like the Republican plans offered in Congress, so what does the public want the government to do about …

Jackson Mayor Vows to Go Vegan in Light of City Health Issues

"Many places in Jackson and many places in our State are considered food deserts, so it’s not only a matter of people’s willingness, but it’s about what’s available to them.”

Mayor Chokwe Lumumba has vowed to go vegan for a month to shine light on …

• July 20, 2017

JSU Students Will Keep Scholarships for Current School Year

“To honor our promise to returning and continuing students, scholarships and out-of-state fee waivers shall remain in effect for the 2017-2018 academic year if you have met the previous renewal …

New Jackson State University President William Bynum announced today, July 20, that student scholarships would …

• July 20, 2017

Hinds County DA Smith's Appeal Fails, Supreme Court Orders Retrial

The Mississippi Supreme Court denied Hinds County District Attorney Robert Shuler Smith's appeal to avoid a second trial yesterday.

The Mississippi Supreme Court denied Hinds County District Attorney Robert Shuler Smith's appeal and attempt …

• July 20, 2017

Mississippi House Shake-Up Ahead

With four open seats and four special elections ahead, the Mississippi House of Representatives can expect a shake-up in the coming months, ahead of the 2018 legislative session.

The Republican supermajority could be in jeopardy after four representatives vacated their House seats in …

• July 20, 2017

Keontre Anderson

The JSU Tigers' defense could end up leading the team in returning to the top of the SWAC, and the pressure to wreak havoc on opposing offenses will fall on …

Photo courtesy JSU/Charles A Smith

• July 20, 2017

Trump Administration Pulls Health Law Help in 18 Cities

President Donald Trump's administration has ended Affordable Care Act contracts that brought assistance into libraries, businesses and urban neighborhoods in 18 cities, meaning shoppers on the insurance exchanges will have …

President Donald Trump's administration has ended Affordable Care Act contracts that brought assistance into libraries, …

• July 20, 2017

McCain's Cancer Diagnosis Jolts Senate

Sen. John McCain's diagnosis of brain cancer jolted the Senate where Republicans and Democrats offered prayers and words of encouragement for a six-term lawmaker with a war hero past.

Sen. John McCain's diagnosis of brain cancer jolted the Senate where Republicans and Democrats offered …

• July 20, 2017

By Embracing Russia, Trump Bumps Up Against Top Advisers

President Donald Trump's persistent overtures toward Russia are placing him increasingly at odds with his national security and foreign policy advisers, who have long urged a more cautious approach to …

The uneasy dynamic between the president and top aides has been exacerbated by the revelation …

• July 20, 2017

Trump Rages at Sessions in New York Times Interview

President Donald Trump told The New York Times in an interview Wednesday that he never would have appointed Jeff Sessions as attorney general had he known Sessions would recuse himself …

President Donald Trump told The New York Times in an interview Wednesday that he never …

• July 20, 2017