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Nothing Ties Down 2Chainz

Georgia hip-hop artist Tauheed "2 Chainz" Epps visits Jackson at the peak of his popularity.

Andre Delano

Saxophonist, singer and songwriter Andre Delano may have grown up in East St. Louis, Mo., but he feels just as much a child of Jackson.

Kansas, Nevada and West Virginia Issue First Same-Sex Marriage Licenses

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Daniel Carroll and Dayvin Bartolome stood on the steps of the marriage license bureau in Las Vegas, researching where they might tie the knot after 14 …

Even Supreme Court Justices Can Goof

The Supreme Court's mishandling of big news this week about same-sex marriage was a reminder: Even the justices put their robes on one arm at a time.

NFLPA Presidents Recognize Patient Approach

When Roger Goodell and several NFL owners were asked Wednesday how long a revamping of the NFL's personal conduct policy would take, they preached patience.

Finance Officials Face Global Economy Under Threat

Though braced by a resurgent United States, the global economy is under threat from other regions—from Europe and Latin America to China and Japan—where growth is stalling and prospects remain …

Gay Marriage Hopes Dashed After US Justice's Order

Same-sex couples who lined up to get married in Idaho and made plans to obtain wedding licenses in Las Vegas had their hopes dashed Wednesday after a U.S. Supreme Court …

Stalemate at the Jail

The inability to come to a consensus over fixing Raymond Detention Center was again thrust into the spotlight recently following a scathing report of a Hinds County grand jury that …

Stop Blaming the Victims

In the past few weeks, I have watched countless victim blamers come out to ask why Ray Rice's wife, Janay, stayed rather than focused on his violence. The truth is, …

Marshall Tucker Band

South Carolina's Marshall Tucker Band has released more than 40 albums including reissues and live recordings since its debut in 1973, with four records hitting platinum and five earning gold …

Yarber: Costco 'Softer' on Lakeland Demand

Despite several current and former city officials characterizing an area along Lakeland Drive as non-negotiable for Mississippi's first Costco store, the company has softened its stance, Mayor Tony Yarber says.

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High Court Denies Gay Marriage Appeals

The Supreme Court turned away appeals Monday from five states seeking to prohibit same-sex marriages, paving the way for an immediate expansion of gay and lesbian unions.

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.

DA Robert Smith Called Grand Jury That Criticizes Sheriff Tyrone Lewis

Robert Shuler Smith, the Hinds County district attorney, empanelled the grand jury that delivered a damning report of Sheriff Tyrone Lewis's supervision of the Raymond Detention Center.

Colorado School Board Keeps Eye on History Changes

Students and parents say they will renew protests Friday after a suburban Denver school board rejected their calls to back off a proposed review of the Advanced Placement U.S. history …

WAPT: Grand Jury Calls Sheriff Tyrone Lewis 'Incompetent' to Run Jail

After a hastily convened meeting of the Hinds County Board of Supervisors, officials took no action on a grand jury report that reportedly states that Sheriff Tyrone Lewis is incompetent …

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Cowboys Back Spillman Pending Assault Probe

With his coach's backing, C.J. Spillman returned to the Cowboys practice field Thursday as he awaits the results of a police investigation into his role in an alleged sexual assault …

Ole Miss Probe Magnifies Big Weekend for Rebels, Bulldogs

The Magnolia State was already going to be in the national spotlight this weekend with both Mississippi State and Ole Miss—among college football's elite teams—playing host to national powerhouses.

Love in Reality

Within the hip-hop and rap communities, music is often a matter of what you represent. For some, it's a city, status or belief, but for Jackson-based rapper Jared "J. Skyy" …

The Sweeter Side of Zombies and Lizards

Flossie and the Fox (aka Rachael Haft) performs with Renee Is a Zombie (Renee Arozqueta) at Hal & Mal’s Singer/Songwriter Night Oct. 1.