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Dirty Soil and Diabetes: Anniston's Toxic Legacy

For four decades, from 1929 until 1971, a Monsanto plant in West Anniston produced chemicals called PCBs, polychlorinated biphenyls.

Battle of the Boxes

If there's one thing Mississippians love, it's their discount stores.

Summer Youth Expo, Spring Classes, Health Care Project and SBA Advisories

Monday, March 11, the Mayor's Summer Youth Employment Expo will be at the Metrocenter Mall from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Hospitals Clamp Down On Dangerous Early Elective Deliveries

For decades, doctors have been warned about the dangers of delivering babies early without a medical reason. But the practice remained stubbornly persistent.

Gene Dattel

A Mississippi Delta native, Gene Dattel was the only Mississippian to attend Yale in 1962.

Community Events and Public Meetings

The documentary "United States of ALEC" is showing March 5, 7 p.m., in the Student Center Theater at Jackson State University.

Skilled Labor Jobs Offer Employment Opportunities

The weak job market is prompting many young adults to pursue careers as skilled laborers—jobs that pay well and don't need a four-year degree.

Vicksburg Mayor Shelves Sports Complex Idea

After almost two years of pushing for a sports complex for Vicksburg, Mayor Paul Winfield has shelved the project.

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Why the Supreme Court May Rule Against the Voting Rights Act

On Wednesday, the Supreme Court will hear arguments in Shelby County v. Holder, a case challenging the constitutionality of a key part of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

It's the Weekend!

On Saturday, the JFP sponsors the Jackson 2000 Friendship Ball at 7 p.m. at Hal & Mal's.

Work Stopped at Fulton Ethanol Plant

Although far behind schedule, Mississippi officials say plans for BlueFire Renewables Inc.'s biofuels plant aren't dead, just dormant.

Michelle Obama

First lady Michelle Obama made Clinton her first stop on a two-day tour promoting her signature Let's Move anti-obesity program.

Nissan, SBA Video Contest and New Legislation

Nissan and employees at the company's vehicle assembly plant in Canton pledged to contribute $354,400 to the United Way in 2013, beginning with a $25,000 donation to United Way of …

Community Events and Public Meetings

The Jackson State University v. Alabama State University Basketball Games are Feb. 28, in the Lee E. Williams Athletics and Assembly Center.

Most Miss Higher Ed Has Graduation Rates Below 50%

At most Mississippi colleges and universities, fewer than half the first-time students graduate within six years.

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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.

Scientists Clash Over BPA: Do Low Doses Really Harm People?

Are people exposed to doses of bisphenol A in their canned foods and other consumer products that can harm them? Or are the amounts too low to cause any harm?

Dr. Edwin Dodd

Dr. Edwin Dodd, director of the Jackson Pain Center and medical director of Physician's Surgery Center, recently received accolades from his patients.

It's the Weekend!

On Saturday, the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra presents "Bravo IV: Beethoven's Sixth" at 7:30 p.m. at Thalia Mara Hall.

Big Corporations Put Up Seed Funding for Republican Dark Money Group

Some of the nation's biggest corporations donated more than a million dollars to launch a Republican nonprofit that went on to play a key role in recent political fights.

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