Jackson Free Press

Funds, Training, Jobs and a Full Figured Chest

Central Mississippi Planning and Development District will soon administer $5 million in technical skills training for the unemployed and underemployed.

LaTanya M. Junior

Award-winning business-development executive and marketing professional LaTanya M. Junior became the new executive director of communications for Jackson State University Monday, Sept. 17.

Community Events and Public Meetings

The Jobs for Jacksonians Job Fair and Business Engagement Summit is Sept. 26 at the Jackson Medical Mall from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

10 Local Stories This Week

Here's a look at some of the top news of the week from around the capital city.

12-Day Celebration of the Blues

Mississippi is joining with Arkansas and Memphis, Tenn., for a 12-day celebration of blues music.

Ex-Supe Denies Redistricting About Race

George Smith, the former president of the Hinds County Board of Supervisors, denies that race played a role in crafting the county's redistricting plan.

Texas Hospital Plans $3B Cancer 'Moonshot'

The nation's largest cancer center is launching a massive effort against eight specific forms of the disease.

Homeless People Ask for Jobs

Michael Hunter is homeless, and tired of depending on charitable organizations and churches to feed him.

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Hinds Lawsuit Alleges Racial Improprieties

The Hinds County Republican Party and the county's only white supervisor are suing four black county supervisors, charging race was used improperly as a factor in redrawing district voting lines.

Will Miss. School Funding Formula Survive?

The gap between MAEP, the school funding formula, and money state lawmakers appropriate could widen to more than $300 million.

Llama Llama's Patient Mama

Our old friend Mama Llama is back, and she sends the kids into the playroom to play together while she sits down to enjoy a cup of tea with a …

No Rules for Money

You may wonder why anyone would invest time, money and energy in making a film about such a loathsome character.

Capital Sports

The Jackson sports landscape in the capital city and surrounding areas has changed a lot since the JFP was born 10 years ago.

Open That Defense

Last football season, late in the year, I wrote about the Denver Broncos offense under Tim Tebow.

Rise of the Foodies

There has never been a better time to be a foodie in Jackson. A decade ago, the city enjoyed plenty of quality chefs, but diners rarely knew them by name.

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A Brief History of 'The City's Smart Alternative'

The Jackson Free Press started with no money but a big dream.

Romney's '47 Percent' Includes Elderly, Families, Wealthy Americans

When Mitt Romney said that 47 percent of Americans pay no income taxes and are "dependent on government," he blurred together half or more of the entire country, ranging from …

Advocates: 39 States' Obesity Rates to Pass 50 Percent

Mississippi is expected to retain its crown as the fattest state in the nation for at least two more decades.

Community Events and Public Meetings

The Mississippi Postsecondary Education Financial Assistance Board Meeting is today at 2 p.m. at Universities Center in room 432.

What's Happening in Libya: A Guide to the Best Coverage

Here's the best reporting ProPublica has found not only on yesterday's killings but also on post-war Libya. What are we missing? Please leave your favorite stories in comments.