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Politics
OPINION: Baker's 'Sovereignty' Comment Shows Disrespect for Voters, Law
At a recent campaign stop, Republican candidate for attorney general and Mississippi State Rep. Mark Baker claimed the 1965 Voting Rights Act, a pivotal law in black Americans' struggle for …
Politics
Taggart Intends 'Crusade' Against Drugs as Attorney General
Republican Andy Taggart of Madison says he's running for Mississippi attorney general to wage a "crusade" against illegal drugs.
Person of the Day
Matt Wallner
University of Southern Mississippi outfielder Matt Wallner, a Preseason Conference USA Player of the Year and finalist for the Ferriss Trophy, and his team have plenty to play for this …
Officials: FBI Arrests Widow of Orlando Nightclub Shooter
The wife of the Orlando nightclub shooter, who was extensively questioned by federal agents in the days after the massacre, has been arrested by the FBI on in connection with …
Person of the Day
Debora Wenger
NewsPro magazine recently honored Debora Wenger, who is an associate professor at the University of Mississippi's Meek School of Journalism and New Media and head of its journalism department, in …
Person of the Day
Michele Mathis
Michele Mathis, a Raymond, Miss., resident, will host a launch event for her new podcast, "Point of Perception," on Friday, March 16.
State
April 5 Update: COVID-19 Cases up 183 to 1,638 Statewide
The Mississippi State Department of Health recorded 183 new cases of COVID-19 between 6 p.m. on Friday and 6 p.m. on Saturday, the single largest one-day total. In that same …
National
Five Dead, Others Wounded at Maryland Newspaper Shooting
A gunman opened fire at a newspaper office in Annapolis on Thursday, killing five people and gravely wounding a number of others before being taken into custody in one of …
City & County
Reduced Tuition to Strayer University Available for City Employees
Reduced tuition to Strayer University is now available for City of Jackson employees and immediate family members with a new partnership.
Food
Timothy Pakron
For Gulfport native Timothy Pakron, cooking is a form of art. Pakron, who is a visual artist, photographer and home cook, has spent the last six years in New York …
Editorial
Hosemann Wrong on Voter ID, Right on Election Reform
The state's election laws and rules are outdated, and if you don't believe us, just go back and read about the two contested election races that shadowed the beginning of …
Economy
State Revenues 'Have Disappointed,' Trump Effect on Mississippi Uncertain
The U.S. economy may be growing, but Mississippi's revenue is lagging, and the state faces uncertainty over the effect of the Trump administration's policies, especially on trade.
Person of the Day
Dawn Beam
Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant has appointed Chancery Judge Dawn Beam of Sumrall to become a state Supreme Court justice.
Top French Court Rules Burkini Bans Violate Basic Freedoms
France's top administrative court overturned a ban on burkinis in a Mediterranean town, in a decision Friday that should set legal precedent regarding a swimsuit crackdown that has divided the …
Health Care
Disabilities in Kids Rise; Not Physical Problems
Disabilities among U.S. children have increased slightly, with a bigger rise in mental and developmental problems in those from wealthier families, a 10-year analysis found.
Style
Summer Manifesto
When we're adults, (for most of us, at least) the summer no longer means little to no responsibilities, but it still holds a certain kind of enchantment.
Jacksonian
Houston Cottrell
Houston Cottrell has worked toward the honor of being a Gracie jiu-jitsu instructor, one of the most respected names in the martial art of Brazilian jiu-jitsu, since childhood.
Proposal Would Erase Confederate Sign from Mississippi Flag
A new proposal seeks a statewide election on removing the Confederate battle emblem from the Mississippi flag. But it could be years before the issue gets on the ballot, and …
State
White Officer Said He Was Moved to Prevent Black's Promotion
A city in Mississippi is settling a lawsuit brought by a white former police lieutenant who said he was moved within the department to prevent a Black subordinate’s promotion.
The Folks Are Coming
A JFP reader commented on our Web site Tuesday that it is a very different world in which citizens can watch live feeds of a trial on WAPT's Web site …
