Jackson Free Press

Jackson Fights Takeover of Sewer System

The City of Jackson is fighting what its officials call an all-out assault from a Rankin County utility to take control of Jackson's profitable water-treatment facilities.

Updated: Whitwell’s Exit Continues Leader Shakeup

By the time this year is over, it's possible that Jackson will have had two mayors, two police chiefs and, despite the fact that it is not a regular election, …

Stokes: Hinds Jail a 'Public Safety Nightmare'

Markuieze Bennett, 21, should have been in court April 8, standing trial for strong armed robbery. The odds a jury would have found him innocent were good.

GOP Power Player Could Beef Up City's Lobbying Firepower

A major Republican power player who helped Mayor Tony Yarber win his current position is in line to be the City of Jackson's next lobbyist.

Protests Mark Roe Anniversary

Diane Derzis, the owner of the state's only abortion provider, expects state health officials to issue a finding that her clinic failed to meet new state regulations tomorrow, Jan. 22—the …

The 'Dirty' South

Another wrinkle for Mississippi Power Co.'s Kemper County power plant came last week as the company announced it had terminated a contract with a joint venture of KBR and W.G. …

LGBT Pols Ready to Play in State

With black folks playing the spoiler in the Mississippi Republican Senate primary, bucking many traditional notions about how politics work in the Magnolia State, gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people …

News of HIV Cure Worries Advocates

Mississippi HIV/AIDS advocates are meeting the news of a baby's apparent cure from human immunodeficiency virus with hope and cautious optimism.

Jackson: New Rankin County Wastewater Plant is Unlawful

Although City of Jackson officials are doing their best to appear collegial to entities they fear are attempting to force Jackson into a new regional wastewater authority, the city seems …

On the Road, Through the Water and Underground with Kishia Powell

Reminiscent of scenes where a commander-in-chief visits troops in a conflict zone, Kishia Powell, Jackson's public-works director, spent a day touring facilities and meeting with workers under her command.

William Waller Jr.: No Agenda

Criticized for political donations, Mississippi State Supreme Court Chief Justice William Waller Jr. says as long as the state constitution requires judges to run for office, contributions are necessary.

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Yarber, Council Gripped in Budget Battle of Wills

Jerry Taylor, like many of the people at Wingfield High School, was hopping mad about the City of Jackson's finances and a tax increase proposed to fill a budget deficit.

The Florida Connection

Many of Mississippi’s education initiatives are based on programs former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush implemented during his eight years in office.

Slave to the Payday Lender

Although some states are tightening restrictions on quick-loan businesses, Mississippi's lawmakers have had a large hand in helping the industry expand.

Public Works Takes Center Stage at Jackson Budget Talks

Public Works is responsible for maintaining the city's aging and deteriorating roads, bridges, water and sewer systems, and even for building maintenance and collecting money from parking meters. It also …

K.C. Morrison

Dr. K. C. Morrison will present a scholarly discussion of race and the Obama presidency at Tougaloo College.

Delbert Hosemann Seeks Third Term

Republican Delbert Hosemann made it official that he will seek a third term as Mississippi secretary of state.

Graduation Rates, Test Scores Up

Mississippi's graduation rate rate rose to 73.7 percent in 2011, according to the state Department of Education.

Yay, Farmers, Golf, Free Money!

Finally, a good reason to give someone a fruit basket: It's National Farmers Market Week.

Horhn Hosts Crime Forum, Commits Crime?

Hours after state Sen. John Horhn hosted a forum to fight what he called the "recent onslaught of crime in Jackson," Horhn himself contributed to the city's crime problem by …