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Varied Winners at Grammy Awards

The recording academy had a clear message at its 55th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday night: There are a lot of top acts today with both mainstream appeal and an …

Analysis: Hundreds of Bill Die During Session

Hundreds of bills don't survive a session of the Mississippi Legislature.

10 Local Stories of the Week

There's never a slow news week in Jackson, Miss., and last week was no exception. Here are the local stories JFP reporters brought you in case you missed them.

Officials Say Black Mississippians Show Higher HIV Numbers

Mississippi health officials say new data shows African Americans remain most likely to be diagnosed with HIV infection.

Senators Seek Pact on Gun-Buy Background Checks

A cornerstone of President Barack Obama's drive to check gun violence is gathering bipartisan steam as four senators, including two of the National Rifle Association's congressional champions, privately seek compromise …

Syrian Rebels Preparing for Advance on Capital

Syrian rebels brought their fight within a mile of the heart of Damascus on Friday, seizing army checkpoints and cutting a key highway with a row of burning tires as …

Hacker Gains Access to Bush Family Emails, Photos

A mysterious email hacker apparently accessed private photos and messages sent between members of the Bush family, including both retired commanders in chief.

Republicans Scramble for the Center on Immigration

Since the November elections, many other Republicans nationwide have tempered their tone on immigration—if not reversed course completely—after years of tacking right to appeal to grass-roots activists who dominate GOP …

Is Blizzard Getting Too Much Hype? No, Experts Say

The new director of the National Weather Service says some may be getting carried away in describing the winter storm bearing down on the Northeast. But he says the science …

Under the Water

This weekend, the band Super Water Sympathy will bring the genre of water pop to Jackson.

Romping Rom-Zom-Com

Nicholas Hoult’s dry delivery shines in the film “Warm Bodies.”

Prison Pipeline: National Security Threat?

The United States is facing a national security crisis—but not from a foreign enemy.

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Chemicals Linked to Obesity in Black Children

Black children with high levels of hormone-altering chemicals used in some shampoos and lotions are more likely to be obese, according to research published today.

Carol Moore

Jackson native and community activist Carol Moore passed away New Year's Day at age 63 after a 30-year battle with cancer.

Entergy 4Q Net Income Nearly Doubles

Electric power company Entergy Corp. said today that its fourth-quarter net income nearly doubled helped by lower income tax expenses.

Senate Poised to Renew Violence Against Women Act

Senators tussled Thursday over whether Indian authorities should be able to prosecute non-Indians in domestic abuse cases.

Brennan Defends Drone Strikes, Even on Americans

CIA Director-designate John Brennan strongly defended anti-terror attacks by unmanned drones Thursday under close questioning at a protest-disrupted confirmation hearing.

Chinese World Worries that Year of Snake May Bite

When the Chinese-speaking world ushers in its new year on Sunday, its 12-year zodiac will turn from the dragon to one of the world's most despised animals.

EU Leaders Inch Toward Budget Deal at Tough Summit

European Union leaders closed in on a deal that would cut the bloc's budget for the first time in history and deliver a strong message that years of expanding EU …

Senators Seek Deal on Gun-Sale Background Checks

A bipartisan quartet of senators, including two National Rifle Association members and two with "F'' ratings from the potent firearms lobby, are quietly trying to find a compromise on expanding …