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Music
Genesis Be: Striving for Change
Hip-hop artist Genesis Be, a Biloxi native, recently made national news for donning a rebel flag and noose in protest of Gov. Phil Bryant's proclamation of Confederate Heritage Month at …
Business
National Airport Board Names Jackson's Carl Newman Chairman
The executive director of Jackson's airport now chairs the largest association of accredited airport professionals in the world.
Biz Roundup
Haley's Comet, Fino Furniture, D's Cajun Spot and Hermes Creative Awards
Jackson resident Tony Fino, owner of Fino Furniture, opened a second store location at 1063 County Line Road on May 7 and will celebrate with a grand opening Wednesday, June …
Person of the Day
Nick Feild
Nick Feild, a resident of San Antonio who works in the finance industry, never expected to become involved in the world of film until he and a friend began working …
City & County
'Pay or Stay' Lawsuit Against City Part of Larger Trend of Challenges
Municipal-court systems that practice "pay or stay" policies, jailing people who cannot afford fines, are facing legal objections across the South from groups like the American Civil Liberties Union. In …
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
Chokwe A. Lumumba Promises Mayoral Campaign Built on His Father’s Foundation
Promising to build on the work of his father, Chokwe A. Lumumba announced his second mayoral bid this afternoon to more than a hundred supporters gathered on the steps in …
LGBT
Ride Against Fear: From Memphis to Jackson in Protest of HB 1523
Benjamin Morris is biking the length of the state of Mississippi in protest of House Bill 1523.
Education
Mississippi Education Award Not About Charter-School Legislation
Though Mississippi often ranks low among other states in education, the state got high marks recently from a national education group this month.
Food
Summer Guide 2016
Here are a few quick tips to enjoy your summer in Jackson, whether you want to head outside for some sunshine or stay indoors with great summer treats and cocktails.
City & County
UPDATE: Chokwe Antar Lumumba, Robert Graham Running for Mayor
Chokwe Antar Lumumba, the son of the former mayor who died while in office, is offering his candidacy for mayor this week. He ran against now-Mayor Tony Yarber in the …
City & County
Avoiding the School-to-Prison Pipeline
When the parents, students, faculty, and staff at Forest Hill met in the auditorium to discuss violence and fighting at the community chat the night of May 4, the room …
State
UPDATED: Foster-Care System Avoids Receivership ... For Now
The state's foster-care system has avoided federal receivership—for now. On Friday, May 13, Gov. Phil Bryant signed a law to officially separate the state's foster-care system from the Mississippi Department …
State
Testing Solar in Mississippi
Last spring, Entergy announced it would invest $4.5 million into three solar plants in Mississippi. Entergy mainly serves the western half of the state.
City & County
‘Debtor’s Prison’: City to Settle in ‘Pay or Stay’ Lawsuit
For more than 20 days in 2015, disabled 58-year-old Jerome Bell slept on the concrete floor of a cell with no cushion or mattress in a crowded Hinds County jail. …
City & County
‘External Threats’: City Takeover Talk Complicates Budget Skirmish
The Jackson City Council and Mayor Tony Yarber sparred last week over the newest revelations about the small amount of reserve funds that remain in City coffers and the potential …
Food
Green Ghost Love
While Green Ghost is fairly new, its owners have lived in the Jackson area since coming here from Guanajuato, Mexico, in 1994.
Wellness
A Weekend of Wildlife
August marks the 30th anniversary of the Mississippi Wildlife Foundation's largest annual fundraiser, the Mississippi Wildlife Extravaganza. The event began as a small outdoor event and is now a weekend-long …
Food
A Love of the Craft (Beer)
The Mississippi Craft Beer Festival gives locals a chance to celebrate the craft-beer culture and support the breweries right here in our state.
Books
The Lows of High Society
It's rare for a new author to make as big of waves as Auburn University professor Anton DiSclafani did with her debut novel, "The Yonahlossee Riding Camp for Girls," published …
