Jackson Free Press

Love in Faith

Everyone in Allison's family loved CJ and knew that one day the two would get married; they just weren't sure when.

The Power of Choice

Choice can be a very powerful tool to have when you know and embrace that power.

Street Style: Effortless Chic

Everybody has that one friend who, no matter the season or situation, is dressed perfectly and (seemingly, at least) effortlessly.

This Month in Health

Early diagnosis is vital, as the two major factors that influence breast cancer survival are stage at diagnosis and age at diagnosis.

Immigration, Illustrated

Immigration is always a thorny issue, especially when facts are (mis)quoted.

DHS Pauses Finger Scan Expansion

The Mississippi Department of Human Services is putting off the rollout of a controversial finger scanning program for daycare centers.

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You & JFP: Brian Kuhn

Do your best, forget the rest.

Question o' the Week: Who is your local hero and why?

Mariah Carey said it best when she sang "Hero". Sometimes you have to stand up to do what's right, and in turn, you can inspire someone else.

Stinker Quote of the Week

A couple things stink about Ryan's answer about abortion in the vice presidential debate.

Talk Back: Janis Lane

"I'm really going to set you back here."

Two Former JPD Officers Plead Guilty to Accepting Bribes

Former Jackson Police Department Patrol Officers Monyette Quintel Jefferson, 27, and Terence Dale Jenkins, 25, pled guilty in U.S. District Court today to accepting bribes from an undercover FBI agent.

A Smile, A Smirk

In social media, I see lots of folks who say they've either unfollowed, unfriended, blocked or deleted someone because of their political beliefs.

Solid Weekend for Four-Year Schools

It wasn't a perfect weekend for four-year college-football programs in Mississippi, but it was darn close.

No Good Can Come of Immigration Suit

Whenever election season draws near, the shenanigans in which politicians will engage to score cheap points are seemingly boundless.

For My Grandmothers

Exercise your right to vote like you exercise your right to breathe.

Facing the Odds in the Washington Addition

On command, two black boys marched into Wesley Murray's office and slouched against the wood paneled wall.

FBI Arrests 'Rogue Officers'

The FBI arrested four men, including two former metro police officers and one acting Hinds County Sheriff's deputy, Oct. 2 on charges of conspiracy to commit an offense against the …

The JFP Debate Drinking Game Rules

With only one more debate on the books between President Barack Obama and Gov. Mitt Romney (Monday, Oct. 22), we've perfected our drinking game rules. Cheers!

Did Lake Money Dry Up?

Rankin-Hinds Pearl River Flood and Drainage Control District officials are scratching their heads trying to locate funds set aside to help develop a flood-control plan for the Pearl River.

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Gov. Bryant Leaps Into National Immigration Mess

Gov. Phil Bryant joined a lawsuit on the state's behalf against the Obama administration's recent order to halt deportation of young unauthorized immigrants.

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