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Business
Hattiesburg Restaurateur Opening New Restaurant, Reopening Capri
Robert St. John, a Mississippi restaurateur who owns the Purple Parrot and Crescent City Grill in Hattiesburg, will begin bringing another of his Hattiesburg restaurants, Ed's Burger Joint, to Fondren …
Person of the Day
Carl Tart: First Homecoming King at the University of Mississippi
Cart Tart, a senior allied health studies major, is the University of Mississippi's first homecoming king, marking the first time the University has elected a male counterpart to Homecoming Queen.
Business
Halloween ComicFest 2019 in Jackson
On the last Saturday of every October, comic fans across the globe travel to their local comic shops to take home free comics as part of the internationally celebrated Halloween …
Education
DOSSIER: IHL Document Dump Raises Questions About Boyce Role
In the course of my investigation into the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning, multiple sources have repeated a simple refrain: The IHL's conduct in the Ole Miss chancellor search process …
Politics
Treasurer Race: McRae's Expertise Faces Green's Common Touch
David McRae has lots of his own money, while Addie Lee Green has less. One will be managing Mississippi's money as state treasurer after the Nov. 5 election.
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.
City & County
Lumumba Vows to Fight Corruption, Cites Progress in 'State of the City'
Corporations and other bad actors will no longer take advantage of Jackson, Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba pledged to a crowd during his third State of the City Address yesterday evening.
Biz Roundup
The Bean Path Anniversary, UMMC LGBTQ Clinic and Trustmark Donations
Jackson tech-based nonprofit The Bean Path recently celebrated its one-year anniversary by rewarding students from the Mississippi Coding Academy who applied for a community grant.
Music
Elephant Wrecking Ball Swings by Jackson
Elephant Wrecking Ball brings its woven concoction of experimental jazz, hip hop and electronic music genres to Jackson on Wednesday, Oct. 30, at Martin's Downtown as part of the group's …
Politics
Analysis: Life Experience Shapes Attorney General Candidates
Democrat Jennifer Riley Collins says one of her priorities, if elected Mississippi attorney general, will be ensuring law enforcement officers receive the equipment they need to do their jobs. She …
Politics
Fact-Check: GOP Mailer Falsely States Hood's Record on Abortion, Other Issues
The Mississippi Republican Party is behind a recent campaign mailer with a photo of Democratic gubernatorial nominee Jim Hood's face next to a photoshopped set of bumper stickers on the …
National
House Democrats Plan First Formal Vote on Impeachment Inquiry
House Democrats are laying the groundwork for the next phase of their impeachment inquiry with a vote this week on a resolution to affirm the investigation, set rules for public …
National
In Chicago, Trump Calls the City an Embarrassment to the US
Visiting Chicago for the first time as president, Donald Trump disparaged the city Monday as a haven for criminals that is "embarrassing to us as a nation." The city's top …
National
Ballpark Boos a Rarity for Shielded President
Trump was showered with jeers, boos and chants (as well as some cheers) when he attended a World Series game at Nationals Park in Washington on Sunday.
Politics
OPINION: Tate Reeves Is Always Right. Ask Him.
"If Reeves had been a European king, he's the type who would have inspired a revolution as soon as he put on the crown. He might be inspiring a revolution …
Person of the Day
Michael Earl Raff
Michael Earl Raff, a former priest of Mississippi Catholic Diocese and husband of Linda Raff, executive director of Catholic Charities, died at Hospice Ministries on Wednesday, Oct. 23, after a …
National
Federal Judge Blocks Alabama's Strict Abortion Ban
A federal judge on Tuesday blocked Alabama's near-total abortion ban from taking effect next month and called the law—part of a wave of new abortion restrictions by conservative states—clearly unconstitutional.
Music
Groovin’ and Chewin’ with Gumbo Fest
Each year, the BankPlus International Gumbo Festival allows attendees to sample a number of gumbo dishes and vote for their favorites. Additionally, though, the annual event also features musical acts.
Books
‘Jackson’ Regales a Laborious, History-Packed Tale
Boasting a digestible, engrossing title, "Jackson" aims to portray the titular city at the height of one of its most disastrous moments in history.
Food
Chicken Liver Pate, Classic Vinaigrette and Boeuf Bourguignon
Sure, pizza is wonderful, but so is this sophisticated meal with the perfect glass of wine. The bonus is that the ingredients are all relatively inexpensive while the dish is …
