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Susan Hughey Hogan and Paul Hughey

When Paul Hughey died at age 75, he left behind an old possession in his Gulfport home that would fuel a powerful goal for his daughter, Susan Hughey Hogan.

Community Meetings and Events

The Monster X Tour is Friday, Jan. 17 and Saturday, Jan. 18 at Mississippi Coliseum.

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.

Amid Abortion Debate, the Pursuit of Science

For the last decade or so, Tracy Weitz has been one of the most prominent abortion researchers in the United States.

Hiring Policies Make Job Hunt Tough for Ex-Inmates

Mississippi lawmakers say they want to reduce the number of former inmates who return to prison after serving time. However, one state representative said ex-felons could have trouble finding jobs …

Inside the Watercolor Society

Though watercolor isn’t an easy medium, members of the Mississippi Watercolor Society are working to change the misconceptions about the art form.

Georgia Blue: Just Like Memaw’s Kitchen

Georgia Blue hangs its hat on the daily lunch special served on the iconic blue plate.

Hit the Road, Jackson

If you really wish to boost your health, wellness and state of mind this new year, I offer a simple prescription: Spend more time outside.

Trayvon, Black Manhood and Love

I want to be loved by an unreasonable love that knows the only reason we're still here, breathing, imagining, fighting, wandering and wondering is because of the unreasonable work of …

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A Father to a Son

Big Bill Morganfield does not take his role in the history of blues music lightly.

ardenland, UMMC and Nissan

On Jan. 1, Arden Barnett, founder of entertainment company ardenland, finalized a long-term lease with building owner Mike Peters of Peters Development for Duling Hall in Fondren.

Thousands Waiting for Medicaid Coverage Are Stuck in Limbo

For years, Obama administration officials talked about how the health law's online marketplaces would offer a seamless shopping experience for consumers looking for health coverage.

Many Spanish Speakers Left Behind in First Wave Of Obamacare

In the 36 states that rely on the federally run insurance exchanges, including Texas and Florida, Latinos until recently couldn't enroll online in Spanish.

Salvation Army Thrift Store Burns

The Jackson Salvation Army Thrift Store on Presto Lane is destroyed after an early morning fire today.

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It's the Weekend!

On Sunday, the BankPlus Racing Vehicle Extravaganza is from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Mississippi Trade Mart.

God’s Grace and Good Marketing

For Jackson-based Seeker & Servant, pushing above the shifting stream of current trends is a matter of putting musical preferences to work and nonstop effort into spreading the word.

Tree Lovers

Self-proclaimed "urban loggers" David Dill, 30, and Paul Purser, 29, planned to become architects, but have become so much more.

Eat Your Vegetables

The first step to being a healthy vegetarian is deciding what you do and don't want to eat. Many people don't realize the term "vegetarian" means different things to different …

Recipes for Picky Vegetarians

Making smoothies can be a daunting task. To make it work, you have to understand how to order things.

Climate Coverage Soars in 2013, Spurred by Energy, Weather

Coverage of climate change issues jumped in 2013, fueled by reporting on energy issues—fracking, pipelines, oilsands—and a heavy dose of wacky weather worldwide.

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