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City & County
Mayor Hopefuls Looking for EPA Decree Solutions
It’s been four months since the Jackson City Council agreed to the consent decree from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Iraq Executes 21 Men Convicted of Terrorism
Iraq has executed 21 prisoners convicted on terrorism charges and links to al-Qaida, the Justice Ministry said Wednesday, setting off fresh criticism from an international human rights expert over Baghdad's …
AP Source: Authorities Recover Pressure Cooker Lid
Authorities investigating the deadly bombings at the Boston Marathon have recovered a piece of circuit board that they believe was part of one of the explosive devices, and also found …
Bryant Vetoes Liquor Transport Bill
Gov. Phil Bryant has vetoed a bill that would have allowed Mississippians to transport a limited amount of unopened alcohol through dry counties.
National
Voter Information Wars: Will the GOP Team Up With Wal-Mart's Data Specialist?
The Republicans have admitted it: They need to get serious about collecting and analyzing voter data.
Events
Community Events and Public Meetings
The Mississippi Archery State Championship is April 16-17 at the Kirk Fordice Equine Center.
Gun Debate Revives Questions About Self-Defense
In the weeks since the Connecticut school massacre, some of the most intense debate has swirled around how to keep guns from criminals without infringing on the ability of lawful …
Court: Can Human Genes be Patented?
DNA may be the building block of life, but can something taken from it also be the building block of a multimillion-dollar medical monopoly?
UN: Afghan Opium Production Increases
Opium poppy cultivation in Afghanistan has been increasing for a third year in a row and is heading for a record high, the U.N. said in a report released Monday.
Sports
JSU's Brent Talks Hoops at Koinonia
Jackson State basketball is at its best when its recruiting local kids, and if last week's news is any indication of things to come, there are some good times ahead …
Civil Rights
Fight for Freedom
Joan Trumpauer Mulholland survived the Civil Rights Movement after participating (starting at age 19) in sit-ins, demonstrations and the Freedom Rides of 1961.
AP Source: Immigration Bill Could Exclude Many
A bipartisan immigration bill soon to be introduced in the Senate could exclude hundreds of thousands of immigrants here illegally from ever becoming U.S. citizens, according to a Senate aide …
BBC Faces Dilemma as Anti-Thatcher Song Tops Chart
The BBC is in a bind after opponents of Margaret Thatcher pushed the song "Ding Dong! The Witch Is Dead" to the top of the British charts in a posthumous …
Police: Hostage-Taker Gave No Signs of Compromise
Police tried to buy time and create a rapport by meeting the gunman's initial demands.
World
The 'Iron Lady's' Strong Stance on Climate Change
Margaret Thatcher, the "Iron Lady" of British politics who died Monday at the age of 87, is being lionized as the woman who tilted British domestic and economic policy to …
Critics Revive Past Promises to Knock Obama Budget
Advocates for seniors say President Barack Obama is breaking his promise to protect Social Security, while conservatives say he is breaking his promise not to raise taxes on the middle …
City & County
The JFP Interview with Dexter Robinson
Dexter Robinson isn't looking for attention. As the 11th of 12 siblings, he learned to stop doing that years ago. What he is looking for is a platform, as city …
Cover
2013 Crossroads Film Festival
The 14th Annual Crossroads Film Festival runs from Thursday, April 11, through Sunday, April 14. The festival features more than 140 films, of which many are made in Mississippi, produced …
Organic Living
Risky Business at the Nursery
Would-be and weekend gardeners are flocking to stores this time of year with hopes of finding already-started plants to put in their gardens.
City & County
Robinson: Education is Key
Dexter J. Robinson isn't looking for attention. As the 11th of 12 siblings, he learned to stop doing that years ago. What he is looking for is a platform, as …
