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'D' Written on Those Killed in Fort Hood Shooting

Sgt. 1st Class Maria Guerra testified Thursday during the trial of Maj. Nidal Hasan.

Dogs Help Sniff Out Ovarian Cancer in Pa. Study

Researchers trying to develop a diagnostic tool for ovarian cancer are hoping dogs' keen sense of smell will lead them down the right path.

It's the Weekend!

On Sunday, Bryan Adams performs at 8 p.m. at Thalia Mara Hall.

Bill Bynum

Bill Bynum, chief executive officer of Hope Enterprise Corporation, is one of four finalists for the sixth annual John P. McNulty Prize from the Aspen Institute.

Health Insurers Tune in to Twitter for Customer Service

The @aetnahelp Twitter feed is an example of how insurance companies are increasing their social media presence in an effort to amp up their customer service and capitalize on a …

White: Telling the Mississippi Story

Mississippi has a rich history, and we need to be the ones telling it. That's the message Mississippi Tourism Director Malcolm White delivered to the crowd Friday morning at Koinonia …

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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.

Tribute to Rodgers Planned in Meridian

The Jimmie Rodgers Foundation will sponsor a tribute to the country music singer/songwriter on Sept. 5 at the Temple Theatre in downtown Meridian.

Holder Proposes Changes in Criminal Justice System

With the U.S. facing massive overcrowding in its prisons, Attorney General Eric Holder is calling for major changes to the nation's criminal justice system that would scale back the use …

Car Company's Big Plans Haven't Come to Fruition

It seemed like a win for everyone involved when a startup car company, backed by political heavyweights, wooed investors with plans to build a massive auto plant in the Mississippi …

GOP Moderates Push Back on Tea Party Spending Cuts

Midway between the 2012 and 2014 election campaigns, moderate Republican conservatives are beginning to foment a revolt of their own—a backlash to anti-spending tea party shrillness as budget cuts begin …

Typhoon Batters Philippines; 2 Dead, 44 Missing

A powerful typhoon battered the northern Philippines on Monday, toppling power lines and dumping heavy rain across cities and food-growing plains. The storm left at least two people dead and …

U.S. Judge Says NYPD Stop-Frisk Violates Rights

The New York Police Department deliberately violated the civil rights of tens of thousands of New Yorkers with its contentious stop-and-frisk policy, and an independent monitor is needed to oversee …

The Surveillance Reforms Obama Supported Before He Was President

When the House of Representatives recently considered an amendment that would have dismantled the NSA's bulk phone records collection program, the White House swiftly condemned the measure.

Shipbuilder Again Accused of Human Trafficking

The case against a Mississippi shipbuilder continues to mount with a new round of lawsuits accusing the company of engaging in human trafficking.

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Helen Barnes

Ten years ago, the Women's Fund of Mississippi named Helen Barnes one of its Women of Vision.

JSU Using $800K of Housing Fees to Rent Motel

Facing more demand than it has dormitory beds, Jackson State University will spend more than $800,000 to rent a motel to house students for the coming school year.

Israel Rejects Appeal Against Prisoner Release

Israel is moving forward with a plan to build nearly 900 new settlement housing units in east Jerusalem, an official said Tuesday, in a move that angered Palestinians a day …

Tuition Isn't Only Bill College Students See

Despite all the grumbling about tuition increases and student loan costs, other college expenses also are going up.

Air Pollution Takes Toll on China's Tourism

China, one of the most visited countries in the world, has seen sharply fewer tourists this year—with worsening air pollution partly to blame.