Jackson Free Press

Report: Shooter Lied About Previous Arrest, Debts

The Washington Navy Yard shooter lied about a previous arrest and failed to disclose thousands of dollars in debts when he applied for a security clearance in the Navy.

U.N. Chief Urges Leaders to Stop Fueling Syria War

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urged world leaders on Tuesday to stop fueling the bloodshed in Syria with weapons and get both sides to the negotiating table to end the "biggest challenge …

Martin G. Reynolds

Martin G. Reynolds understands the impact that media has on society, and he dedicates much of his life and career into molding honest, audacious stories and educational projects for the …

Pushlocal, Yokohama and DOR Services

Jackson Free Press and Dollars & Sense Consulting will hold their first "Pushlocal Breakfast and Learn" at Sal and Mookie's New York Pizza and Ice Cream Joint this Thursday, Sept. …

Fortification Street Funding: Round Two

Jackson's Department of Public Works may have found a way to break the impasse with the city council that has slowed construction on the Fortification Street renovation project for almost …

Obama Opens Door to Direct Diplomacy with Iran

President Barack Obama opened the door to direct nuclear talks with Iran's moderate new government on Tuesday, declaring diplomacy worth pursuing though skepticism persisted about Tehran's willingness to back up …

Senate May Shorten Stopgap Spending Bill

The Senate's No. 2 Democrat says the chamber may come out in favor of a smaller patch for bankrolling the government than the one envisioned in a temporary spending bill …

Officials: Obama, Rouhani Will Not Meet at U.N.

Senior U.S. officials say President Barack Obama and Iranian President Hasan Rouhani will not meet while both leaders are at the United Nations.

Kenyan President: Terrorists Defeated

The terrorists who took control of a Nairobi mall and held off Kenyan security forces for four days have been defeated after killing at least 67 civilians and government troops, …

Fear of Humanitarian Disaster in Syria

Syrian opposition groups and international relief organizations are warning of the risk of mass starvation across the country, especially in the besieged Damascus suburbs where a gas attack killed hundreds …

Mississippi's Nature Tourism Back on the Table

It's been several post-Hurricane Katrina years since the groups involved in ecotourism gathered to inventory natural resources and talk about how to spread the word to birdwatchers, kayakers, hunters, hikers …

Miss. Sentencing, Prison Policies Up for Debate

Mississippi judges and prosecutors are telling lawmakers they're tired of the uncertainty about how long people will stay in prison after sentencing.

4 Miss. Schools Earn Blue Ribbon Status

Four Mississippi schools have been recognized as National Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education.

Terrorists Claim 137 Killed in Kenya Mall Attack

The terrorist group behind the takeover of a Nairobi mall claimed Wednesday that the Kenyan government assault team carried out "a demolition" of the building, burying 137 hostages in rubble. …

Despite Cruz, Senate Heads Toward Obamacare Vote

The Democratic-controlled Senate is on a path toward defeating tea party attempts to dismantle President Barack Obama's health care law, despite an overnight talkathon on the chamber's floor led by …

Premiums Unveiled for Health Overhaul Plans

With new health insurance markets launching next week, the Obama administration is unveiling premiums and plan choices for 36 states where the federal government is taking the lead to cover …

Girls Just Wanna Make Art

The Mississippi Arts Commission’s latest show juxtaposes several women artists’ approaches to femininity.

Stop the Food Fight

Hunger, and its corollary, poverty, are not intractable problems, despite their historical prevalence.

Preserving and Updating the Eastland Courthouse

Looking at the view from a corner office on the fourth floor of the James O. Eastland Federal Building, it's easy to see why someone would want to live in …

Lauren Davis

While Lauren Davis, 41, had been grilling and smoking meat with his family since he was a child, he had no formal culinary training when he opened his food truck, …

• 1 comment