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City & County
City Faces Emergency and Puzzling Water Shutdown; Promises Answers in 48 Hours
The City of Jackson issued an emergency warning early today that citizens must preserve water due to an emergency shutdown. Here's what we know so far.
City & County
Indictment: Downtown Jackson Leader Stole and Misused Money
An indictment says the head of a downtown Jackson development group misused money in an investigation that has also led to two high-ranking employees of the Mississippi Audit Department being …
City & County
DJP President Ben Allen Indicted, State Auditor and DJP Slam Hinds County DA Investigation
Mississippi State Auditor Stacey Pickering says Hinds County District Attorney Robert S. Smith must drop indictments against two of his employees.
Music
The Heavy Journey of Brian Jones
When Jackson native Brian Jones first realized his passion for music as a child, it was something that he found came naturally to him.
Politics
I Voted for Sanders Despite the ‘Bernie Bros’
With all of my trepidations, I voted for Bernie because I feel, of all the candidates, he is the one who legitimately has my back.
Politics
Execution Teams, Uber Access and Planned Parenthood
The Mississippi Legislature is one step closer to defunding Planned Parenthood services for Medicaid recipients, allowing Uber free rein in the state and guarding the identities of the state's execution …
Election Reform Still Possible
Mississippi's election law codes could be getting a makeover this legislative session.
Education
Helmick: ‘Private’ Charter Schools Drain Public Schools
When the Jackson Free Press sat down again with Joyce Helmick, president of the Mississippi Association of Educators, she repeatedly called charter schools "private charter schools."
Cover
Inside 'Mason's Inn': Life, Lockup and Learning Inside the Raymond Jail
The Hinds County Detention Facility is an all-male jail that houses about 430 inmates, fewer than 20 of them juveniles.
Publisher's Note
Is the 'Airport Takeover' All About ... A Road?
As the airport "takeover" bill wends its way through the Mississippi Legislature, it's becoming a little more clear that the point of the bill is not to improve airport services …
City & County
‘Capitol Complex’ District Would Fund (Parts of) Jackson
Several parts of Jackson will benefit financially if a pair of bills the Mississippi Senate passed last week survives and becomes law.
City & County
What’s Behind the Airport ‘Takeover’?
Since the news broke in January that the Senate was about to wage a "hostile takeover" of Jackson's airport, many Jacksonians wonder if it's about more than who controls operations …
Officer Must Testify Against Colleagues in Freddie Gray Case
A Baltimore police officer charged in the death of Freddie Gray must testify against his colleagues while he awaits a retrial, Maryland's highest court ruled Tuesday.
Health Law Fines Double for Many Uninsured at Tax Time
Many people who went without health insurance last year are now seeing fines more than double under President Barack Obama's health care law, tax preparation company H&R Block said Tuesday.
Mississippi House Lets 2 Contested Bills Die
The Mississippi House of Representatives has decided to kill two bills by not taking them up for debate.
City & County
UPDATED: Surge in Jackson Homicide After Lull in Violent Crimes
This weekend, after two consecutively low weeks of crime in the city, five people were murdered in Jackson.
Analysis: Halfway Through Session, Big Debates Yet to Begin
Mississippi's 2016 legislative session may be halfway over, but debate has yet to really begin on three of the biggest issues.
Cruz, Clinton Pick Up the Most Delegates in Saturday's Contests
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — In a split decision, Ted Cruz and Donald Trump each captured two victories in Saturday's four-state round of voting, fresh evidence that there's no quick end …
Ole Miss Football Player Speaks Arrested, Charged with DUI
Mississippi defensive lineman Breeland Speaks was arrested early Friday morning and charged with driving under the influence.
Education
Mississippi Charter Law One Step Closer to Changing
Tuesday's Senate session rang with reprobation from Sen. Hob Bryan, D-Amory, who spoke bitterly about Mississippi First, a group that he says acts as a front group for charter schools.
