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Business
House Passes Equal Pay Amendment, But Its Future Is Unclear
The Mississippi House of Representatives was expecting a leisurely Friday, but when Rep. Mark Baker, R-Brandon, took up House Bill 1241 this morning, things got interesting.
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.
Personhood
Mississippi Senate Passes 15-Week Abortion Ban, with Changes
Mississippi senators have passed a bill that would ban abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
Best of Jackson
Happiest Hours
Happy hours are always one of the best ways to wind down from a busy week, and luckily, Jackson has some great choices.
City & County
City Roundup: New Pot-Hole Machine, School Sidewalk Delays, Historic Midtown
A Jackson elementary school has to wait for new sidewalks because the City of Jackson has to restart a bid process for funding under the federal Safe Routes to School …
City & County
OPINION: Justice for Reggie Harper
For Reginald Harper, Jan. 4, 2018, is a day that will forever live in infamy. On this day Jackson Police Department officers shot at him.
National
Report: Abortion is Safe But Barriers Reduce Quality of Care
Abortions in the U.S. are very safe but getting one without facing delays and false medical information depends on where women live, says a broad examination of the nation's abortion …
Politics
Analysis: Foster Care Agency Seeks Money to Meet Mandates
Mississippi legislators are approaching the final phase of patching holes in the current year's state budget and writing a $6 billion spending plan for fiscal 2019, which begins July 1.
State
MBK Provides ACA Support for Persons Seeking Health Insurance Options Due to Massive Layoffs
The My Brother’s Keeper, Inc. National Extension Project is encouraging Mississippians to consider the Special Enrollment period to secure alternative insurance options to remain covered.
State
UMMC Begins COVID-19 Clinical Trials
The University of Mississippi Medical Center is moving into a new stage of COVID-19 response: conducting clinical research and trials on how to treat the disease.
coronavirus
OPINION: COVID-19 Recovery Plan Needs Bipartisan Oversight, Lessons from Katrina
Mississippi is at a crossroads on our recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. Our Legislature must be involved to ensure more balanced priorities and better financial accountability in the use of …
coronavirus
Mississippi Governor Says Pandemic No 'Excuse' to Release Inmates
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said Wednesday that the state will not consider early release for prisoners during the coronavirus pandemic, even with inmates living in conditions that make social distancing …
National
Trump Responds to Attack on Maryland Newspaper
President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly denounced the press as "the enemy of the American people," said Friday journalists "should be free from the fear of being violently attacked," as …
Education
OPINION: No Matter the Zip Code
Equity in education has been a hot topic of conversation around the nation over the last few years. How do we ensure that children who face extra barriers like racism …
Biz Roundup
New Dean of Nursing at MUW, USM and ASV Global Partnership, Free Orchestra Concerts at Belhaven
Belhaven University will host a free concert on Monday, April 23, at 5:30 p.m. in the Mississippi Museum of Art's Trustmark Grand Hall as part of the Composers' Orchestral Reading …
Development
Analysis: Angry Officials Squabble Over Troubled Bridges
Mississippi has a problem: deteriorating local bridges. People could work together to seek a solution. All too often, though, it seems they'd rather fight.
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
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.
National
'We Begin Our Fight Now': Harvey Weinstein Pleads Not Guilty
The battle lines in Harvey Weinstein's criminal case grew sharper on Tuesday as the movie mogul pleaded not guilty to rape and criminal sex act charges in New York and …
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.
