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Education
A Three-Point Plan for Public Safety Built on Youth Success
Driven by research and common sense, law enforcement leaders are advocating for quality early education and reduced school suspensions and expulsions.
Mississippi Holds Democratic and GOP Primary Runoffs Tuesday
Mississippi voters face runoff elections Tuesday to choose party nominees for two regional commissions and 12 legislative seats.
Politics
Coleman, Amos Head to Transportation Commission Democratic Runoff
Although it wasn't as a big of a surprise as the outcome of the race for governor, the Democratic primary for the Central District representative to the Mississippi Transportation Commission …
Music
Eddie Cusic
Mississippi guitarist Eddie Cusic, a man whose contributions to the blues music scene far outweigh his own recognition, died Tuesday, Aug. 11, at 89 years old.
Iran Deal Picks Up Support Following Reid's Endorsement
With Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid on board, the nuclear agreement between Iran and six world powers is picking up momentum to survive fierce opposition from Republican and Israeli opponents.
Person of the Day
Jarius Moore
The Jackson State University Tigers turned to highly touted sophomore Jarius Moore to lead the ground game last season.
Education
Journal from Jackson: Will Kids Win State's School-Funding Fight?
Fixing education in a state like Mississippi doesn't happen without a lot of kicking and screaming, even when there is nowhere to go but up.
Cover
JFP 2015 College Football Preview: The Smalls
Last season, Alcorn State did something it hadn't done since Steve McNair graced the cover of Sports Illustrated: It won a SWAC football championship. The Braves continued their flight up …
Cover
JFP 2015 College Football Preview: Jackson State University
Jackson, Chang and Ivy are back this season for the Tigers, and all three have a year's worth of experience under their belts.
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JFP 2015 College Football Preview: University of Southern Mississippi
Southern Miss Head Coach Todd Monken will have a nice core returning on offense this season. The Golden Eagles return most of their offensive line, and junior quarterback Nick Mullens …
Civil Rights
Officer’s Lawyer: Sanders Death Not Racial
Many in Stonewall believe Jonathan Sanders' death was racially motivated; Kevin Herrington's lawyer says that's nonsense.
Consultant Aims to Boost Low-Budget Democratic Candidate
A political consultant who has worked for Democrats in the Deep South says he's trying to generate support for Robert Gray, the truck driver who did not spend a dime …
Politics
Begley: An ‘Activist Legislator’?
Sam Begley, 55, a well-known player in Democratic Party and political circles who is usually trying to help someone get elected, said he wants to be an "activist legislator," fighting …
Books
A Time to Read
When political consultant and author Jere Nash met his friend Leila Salisbury, director of the University Press of Mississippi, for lunch at Hal & Mal's in the spring of 2013, …
Business
Costco Looms Over City Economic Development Talks
Big-box retailer Costco, which had been flirting with building in Jackson and is now in talks with Ridgeland officials, loomed large over today's City Council budget hearings.
Person of the Day
Dee Smith-Smathers
Although Dee Smith-Smathers did not get to celebrate her 74th birthday, she did live to see her marriage to her partner of 29 years, Charlene Smith-Smathers, recognized in her home …
Politics
No Big Surprises in Certified Election Results, Runoffs Planned
Both political parties have certified their primary elections and sent the results to the Mississippi Secretary of State's office.
City & County
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.
Clerk Ignores Gay Marriage Order, Asks Judge for Delay
A Kentucky clerk who defied a federal judge's order to issue marriage licenses and turned away four gay couples has until Monday to convince the judge to delay his mandate.
Kerry in Cuba to Raise Embassy Flag in Policy Victory Lap
Washington's top diplomat flew to Havana on Friday to raise the Stars and Stripes over the newly opened U.S. Embassy, making a symbolically charged victory lap for the Obama administration's …
