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Study: BP Spill Damaged Sea-Floor Life for Miles

The vast 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill damaged the tiny animals that live on the sea floor for about 57 square miles around the blown-out BP oil well, with …

$252K Grant Kicks off MUW Health Initiative

Mississippi University for Women and Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi have launched a health initiative targeting lifestyle choices related to diet, physical activity and stress management.

Somalis Fear Youths Leaving U.S. for Terror Group

Leaders of the nation's largest Somali community say some of their young men are still being enticed to join the terror group that has claimed responsibility for the deadly mall …

Russia Offers to Guard Syria Arms Destruction

Russia offered on Thursday to provide troops to guard facilities where Syria's chemical weapons would be destroyed, as U.N. inspectors prepared to continue their probe on the use of such …

House GOP Considers Options on Possible Shutdown

Pressure is building on fractious House Republicans over legislation to prevent a partial government shutdown, as the Democratic-led Senate is expected to strip a tea party-backed plan to defund Obamacare …

Saints Defense

The New Orleans Saints are 3-0 after the first three weeks of this season, which is a complete turnaround of last year's 0-3 start. The turnaround may be due in …

Average Obamacare Premiums Will Be Lower Than Projected

Just days before new online health insurance markets are set to open, the Obama administration Wednesday released a look at average premiums, saying rates in most states are lower than …

Zoo Mulls Situation, Accreditation Appeal Pending

Even if the Jackson Zoo retains its accreditation, questions will remain about its long-term viability if it remains in West Jackson.

Miss. Gov Says Christianity Shapes His World View

Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant told a group of students Thursday that Christianity shapes his world view and he's not apologetic about opposing abortion or putting Nativity scenes on public property.

Miss. Sues to Try to Block Flood Insurance Hike

The Mississippi Department of Insurance filed a lawsuit Thursday against the federal government to try to block rates from increasing Oct. 1 in the National Flood Insurance Program.

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Senate Set to OK Budget Bill, but Fight Not Over

A potential government shutdown hurtling ever closer, the Democratic-led Senate moved Friday toward approving legislation keeping federal agencies from locking their doors on Tuesday. But disputes with the Republican-run House …

Syrian Arsenal Inspections to Begin by Tuesday

The inspectors responsible for tracking down Syria's chemical arms stockpile and verifying its destruction plan to start in Syria by Tuesday.

Iran, UN Agency Nuclear Probe Talks Positive

Iranian and U.N. officials are upbeat at the end of talks on resuming a U.N. probe to determine whether Tehran worked on atomic arms, in a sign that Iran's new …

It's the Weekend!

On Saturday, the 4 the Record Swap is from noon-5 p.m. at Hal & Mal's.

Carey Wright

On Wednesday, Sept. 25, the Mississippi Board of Education named Dr. Carey Wright—founder and CEO of Wright Approach Consulting in Maryland—as the new state superintendent of education.

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Climate Scientists Get Swift-Boated

The word early from scientists gathered in Stockholm is clear: The planet is changing, and humans are the cause.

Metrocenter Listed for $6.5 Million

Real estate broker The Overby Company is listing Metrocenter Mall, once a commercial powerhouse, for sale at $6.5 million.

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.

Bryant Leads Cancer Awareness Event on Motorcycles

Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant and his wife, Deborah, are taking part in a Jackson-to-Gulfport motorcycle ride Saturday to help bring attention to breast cancer research.

2 Mississippi Senators Vote Against Gov't Funding

Both of Mississippi's U.S. senators voted Friday against legislation to fund the federal government through mid-November.