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The JFP Sucks File: 'Might I Be So Bold?'

Historically, the JFP has gotten very little hate mail aside from anonymous missives on local blogs personally attacking our female editors.

Dems Back Rep. Banks for State Supreme Court

The Mississippi Democratic Party is endorsing Democratic state Rep. Earle Banks of Jackson.

LaTanya M. Junior

Award-winning business-development executive and marketing professional LaTanya M. Junior became the new executive director of communications for Jackson State University Monday, Sept. 17.

Apply for Absentee Ballot by Nov. 3

Before you can cast an absentee ballot, you first need to call your county registrar's office to verify your registration.

Artists To Watch 2012: Spirituals

"I make really awful attempts at dance music songs. They aren't very good, but I like them, and it's fun," Tadlock says.

[My Turn] Cole a Good Choice

Rickey L. Cole is the new chairman of the Mississippi Democratic Party.

'Junkyard' Songstress

When India Ramey stopped practicing law in 2009, she decided to start a music career. "Singing is the way I want to spend the rest of my life," she says.

Got Patriotism?

Whether your answer to this question is yes, no or not sure, you may want to check out the Patriotism Experience exhibit now open at the Mississippi War Memorial Building …

Blue Christmas

Lighting a Christmas tree isn't always a happy, festive occasion. Last week, mothers, sisters, fathers and brothers of some of Mississippi's crime victims gathered in the Carroll Gartin Building in …

[Stiggers] Ain't No Use in Going Home

Sgt. Lil' Pookie Peterz III, of the Mr. Cholly battalion, spent 15 grueling months in Iraq fighting the terrorists to preserve and maintain the free world. After completing a de-briefing …

Stocks Open Higher on Wall Street; Mattel Jumps

Stocks are opening higher on Wall Street Tuesday after several big-name U.S. companies posted strong results for the third quarter.

Supercrush

Having only been together for seven months, Supercrush is making a name in Jackson.

Group of the Day: The Women's Fund of Mississippi

With women's issues taking center stage in much of this election season and the rhetoric surrounding them enough to make a female sick, it is nice to see women celebrating …

Children's Museum, UMMC Offer Math, Science Program

Children in Mississippi are falling behind most of the nation in nearly every academic area.

Feedback: from jfp.ms/racistdevil

"The Deal With a Racist Devil," Donna Ladd's editor's note last week, called for Republicans to reject the racism of the party's southern strategy to appeal to bigotry.

WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN, GIRL?

Well, I've been here, just not "here" exactly. Let me explain before I get pummeled for not posting anything lately.

"Give Kids a Smile" Today

[verbatim from the Jackson Medical Mall] Some Jackson students are going to see the dentist for the very first time, thanks to the Jackson Medical Mall Foundation and the University …

Pizza Delivery Man Bursts Into Flames

Don't you know this guy is sitting in the hospital room reading the news and thinking, "I've finally made it."

Staying Focused

I hope that people aren't getting tired of hearing the familiar stories about teenage mothers and their struggles. Statistics show that teenage pregnancy in America is higher than in any …

Harriett Miers Supported Ban on Most Abortions

AP is reporting:

Supreme Court nominee Harriet Miers pledged support in 1989 for a constitutional amendment banning abortions except when necessary to save the life of the mother, according to material given to …