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Film
'Between the Pines' Tackles Mississippi Sports History
When brothers Jon and Henry Wiener founded Bash Brothers Media, it seemed like a no-brainer to produce feature sports documentaries, Jon says.
Immigration
AP FACT CHECK: Entire Trump Tweet on Immigrant Aid is Wrong
President Donald Trump is spreading a false claim from supporters that people who are in the United States illegally receive more in federal assistance than the average American gets in …
National
Sex Offender Settles Suit, Averting Accusers' Testimony
A rich and politically connected money manager accused of sexually abusing dozens of underage girls reached a last-minute settlement Tuesday in a lawsuit, denying his alleged victims—for now, at least—the …
National
US Warns Russia it is Ready to Abandon Key Nuclear Pact
The United States warned Russia Tuesday it has 60 days to start complying with a landmark nuclear missile treaty or Washington will abandon the pact, raising concern about Europe's future …
National
Mueller to Detail Ex-NSA Flynn's Cooperation in Russia Probe
Special counsel Robert Mueller is set to give the first public insight into how much information President Donald Trump's former national security adviser has shared with prosecutors in the Russia …
Politics
Black Women Weigh Hyde-Smith's Win, Say Not 'Senator for All'
While Cindy Hyde-Smith made history as the first woman from Mississippi elected to Congress, it is hard for some black women to celebrate strictly on the basis of gender.
Biz Roundup
EasyKale, Canopy Center of Excellence and Shrimp Basket Ridgeland
Foodboro, an online community for food and beverage startups and entrepreneurs, recently named Jackson-based EasyKale as Mississippi's representative on a list of must-watch startup companies in all 50 states.
Music
Buddy Guy
Baton Rouge, La., will honor blues legend and Louisiana native Buddy Guy during a ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 8.
Politics
Jim Hood: Retirees Could Serve at Capitol Without Pension Hit
Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood's office says retired state employees may serve in the Legislature while continuing to receive their government pension, if certain conditions are met.
Politics
Jackson Woman Joins Dem Race for Governor; State Rep Exploring GOP Race
Next week, Velesha P. Williams plans to officially join the race to become the Democratic Party's gubernatorial nominee, she announced in a Nov. 29 press release.
Politics
OPINION: Young People Are Still Fired Up in Mississippi to Bring Change
Drowning in our sorrow is easy, but in Mike Espy's defeat, I am learning so much about the place I call home. I've learned why I should appreciate my surroundings …
National
Washington to Pay Respects, Bid Farewell to George H.W. Bush
George H.W. Bush, who was president from 1989 to 1993, will lie in state beneath the soaring U.S. Capitol rotunda for a ceremony and public visitation from Monday through Wednesday.
City & County
Vehicle Found After 2 Kids Shot Near Mississippi Hospital
Authorities say they have recovered a vehicle and identified two persons of interest after the shooting of two young children near the University of Mississippi Medical Center.
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.
Politics
Mike Espy Files to Run Against Hyde-Smith in 2020 Rematch
On his 65th birthday, Democrat Mike Espy filed Friday morning to run for the U.S. Senate seat held by incumbent Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith when it is up again in …
City & County
Water Main Break Causing Citywide Water Issues, Need to Boil Water
Over 60,000 Jackson residents are under a precautionary boil water advisory until further notice, the City of Jackson said today.
City & County
Bloomberg Gives $1 Million for Jackson Art; Talks 2020 Plans, Stop-and-Frisk
The small-statured, thick-accented former billionaire mayor of New York City, Michael Bloomberg, descended upon Jackson on Nov. 29 to announce a $1-million public-art grant, while perhaps putting out feelers for …
Education
New Endowment Scholarship at JSU, Belhaven Commencements and USM Service Learning Seminar
Jackson State University alumna Annie Rene Harris Slaughter recently established a $100,000 endowment at the university in honor of her late mother, who was also a JSU alum.
Person of the Day
Blair E. Batson
Blair Everett Batson, namesake and first chairman of pediatrics at University of Mississippi Medical Center's Batson Children's Hospital, died on Nov. 26 at age 98.
City & County
Police: Two Children Shot in Car Near Mississippi Hospital
Two young children were shot Thursday in a car being driven by their mother near the University of Mississippi Medical Center, prompting the mother to pull them from the car …
