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7 Innings to Extraordinary Kids

Rafe Esquith, who has taught at Hobart Boulevard Elementary School in Los Angeles since 1984, inspires young students—all from a poor, immigrant community—to become extraordinary students and citizens.

Federal Reserve Says U.S. Economy Slowing, But Takes No New Action

The Federal Reserve said Wednesday that the U.S. economy is losing strength and repeated a pledge to try to boost growth if hiring remains weak.

Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves Bashes 'Feel-Good Debt'

Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves: “I have a message for people in both parties who are scared of the future of education reform: buckle your seat belts."

School Daze

Let's just be honest. Whether or not you're still in school, back-to-school time makes you want to shop.

City Election Blunders Continue

It seems even a trial in which a jury unanimously tossed out the original Ward 3 runoff election wasn't enough to ensure that city election officials got their act straight.

Why Are Our Kids Last?

Jackson-area child advocacy organizations say Mississippi's kids don't have to be in last place.

Stop Phoning It In

There are problems with elections in this city, problems that every citizen should be worried about.

Time to Retire

Aunt Tee Tee, the Ghetto Science Team and members of the Compensatory Investment Request Group to create an alternative toward helping disenfranchised people achieve some economic stability.

To The Reverend Jim Futral

To The Reverend Jim Futral, Executive Director, Mississippi Baptist Convention

Opening the Door

I drive past the abortion clinic on State Street daily. Or rather, I drive past the Jackson Women's Health Center office on State Street daily. Because that's what it is: …

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Inside The Abortion Clinic Battle

Emily Lyons arrived at work early the morning of Jan. 30, 1998.

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Resources for Sexual Assault Victims, Survivors and Those Who Love Them

If you are in danger or need immediate assistance, please call 911.

A Culinary Dream Made Real

John Bell and Allison Meyer are out to give Jackson a taste of the Americas that's a bit more traditional than a run-of-the-mill Tex-Mex joint.

Inmates Take Over Jail Pod

After a disturbance at the Hinds County Correctional Facility, law enforcement officers took more than 12 hours to take back and fully secure the facility.

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Laurie Bertram Roberts

When she was 18, Laurie Roberts lay on a hospital table on the edge of life.

On Milestones and Missions

As we push into August 2012, the Jackson Free Press has a couple of milestones to celebrate and a few to look forward to.

We Love the '80s

This weekend, the Molly Ringwalds bring their signature sense of camp to Hal & Mal's for the third time.

10 Things to Know for Wednesday

Power restored in India: Gore Vidal; Romney vs. Obama overseas compared

Fact Check: Romney's 'Free Enterprise' Poland Has Full Healthcare, Free College, E.U. Subsidies

Republican presidential challenger Mitt Romney hailed Poland's economy Tuesday as something akin to a Republican dream: a place of small government, individual empowerment and free enterprise.

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Today: Get Help with Utility Bills

Entergy and the Salvation Army team up to help residents with energy costs.