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Qua Cox

SWAC named Jackson State defensive back Qua Cox, a redshirt senior out of Tuskegee, Ala., Preseason SWAC Defensive Player of the Year.

Community Events and Public Meetings

Photographer Paul Smith speaks at this week's History Is Lunch.

It's the Weekend!

On Saturday, the ninth Annual JFP Chick Ball is at 6 p.m. at Hal & Mal's.

Senate Committee Clears Nomination of New FBI Head

The Senate Judiciary Committee has unanimously approved the nomination of James Comey to be director of the FBI, clearing the way for a full Senate vote.

Johnny Manziel is the Next Tim Tebow

College football begins its unofficial start this week. Media days are beginning across the country, which means fall practice will start soon and games will follow behind shortly.

Mind Flow Over Matter

After completing 10th grade, Eric "iRhyme" Spann began writing poetry and has yet to cease the flowing mental compositions. "Stuff builds up, and you need a release," Spann says. He …

Just Average Girls

Becoming a victim of sex trafficking can happen to those from "good" homes just as easily as it does to those from "bad" or poor circumstances. The crime cuts across …

Interstate Exchange Gets Makeover

Jackson business owners and concerned citizens are channeling their inner Madison Mayor Mary Hawkins to give the Northside Drive exit on Interstate 55 a much-needed facelift.

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.

Hinds Judge Blocks Gun Law

Hinds County Circuit Court Judge Winston Kidd has granted an injunction against the implementation of a state gun law.

Atmos Buying 2 Southwest Miss. Natural Gas Systems

Atmos Energy Corp. will buy two southwest Mississippi natural gas systems.

Marshall Henderson

The University of Mississippi announced Wednesday afternoon that it was suspending indefinitely star shooting guard Marshall Henderson for violations of team rules.

Judging by the Cover

Chances are that if you own an acoustic guitar, fate has at one time forced you to become "that guy"—the one standing with said instrument, inviting public criticism.

Defusing Difficult Parenting Moments

Children largely learn how to handle frustration and anger (and all emotions) by observing their parents and how they handle frustration and anger.

Voting Rights: Was Chief Justice Roberts Wrong About Voting in Mississippi?

Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann said implementation of a controversial voter-identification law, which he has championed, began immediately after the U.S. Supreme Court ruling invalidating a key section of …

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Gay Marriage Rulings Raise Questions

Two recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions validating same-sex unions may have a wider effect in Mississippi and nationwide than previously thought.

A Break for Smokers? Glitch May Limit Penalties

Some smokers trying to get coverage next year under President Barack Obama's health care law may get a break from tobacco-use penalties that could have made their premiums unaffordable.

GOP Has Tough Choices on Voting Rights Act

When the U.S. Supreme Court gutted the Voting Rights act last week, it handed Republicans tough questions with no easy answers over how, and where, to attract voters even GOP …

Pub, Jobs and Gumbo, Oh My

Fondren is closer than ever to having it's own pub, thanks to a group of local businessmen behind soon-to-be-open Fondren Public.

Sex Trafficking: The Portable Crime

Sex traffickers frequently move girls around.