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Jackson Municipal Elections: The Candidates

With yard signs, flyers and debates galore, you might have lost track of which candidates are running for which offices. Here's a quick reference list.

Mayoral Debate Provides Great Political Theater

The mayoral debate at Mississippi College of Law's Student Assembly Center drew an overflow crowd, and provided some fireworks as Jackson enters the final week of the 2013 municipal races.

Ergon, Homebuilders, Nucor, 20/20 PACs Quietly Helping Candidates

Political action commissions are way to quietly donate to a candidate in Mississippi—if they wait until the last minute.

Lee’s Legal Troubles Multiply

The week before the Democratic primary went from bad to worse for mayoral candidate Jonathan Lee when news emerged Monday that a fifth supplier, Diversey Inc., is suing his family …

Re-elect Harvey Johnson Jr.

We liked the idea of new blood in city government in 2013. We are, therefore, both excited and encouraged by the prospect of a number of new, younger city council …

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Clinton School Board Considers Drug Testing

The Clinton School Board may approve random drug testing for 7-12 graders who participate in sports, performing arts and other extracurricular activities.

Noose Hung at Meridian Mayoral Candidate's Office

Someone hung a noose with a stuffed animal outside the office a Meridian mayoral candidate.

Musician's Emporium, Pig and Pint, Tax Credits and Employer Support

Musician's Emporium Bar & Grill, located at 642 Tombigbee St., in Jackson, celebrated its grand opening April 19.

Felder Rushing

Felder Rushing is a man whose gardening roots run deep.

More States Blow the Whistle on High School Football Heat Illness

Spring football practice started this month for high schools across the country, and teams are drawing up game plans for the heat as well as this fall's opponents.

Community Events and Public Meetings

A Freedom Riders Pilgrimage Stop is Tuesday, April 30, at 9 a.m. in front of the statue at Medgar Evers Library.

Graduation Latest Stop on Walker's Redemption Road

One-time high school and Mississippi State football star Dontae Walker says he's overcome his past.

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.

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Lack Of Competition Might Hamper Health Exchanges

The White House sums up the central idea behind the health care exchanges in the new federal health law with a simple motto: "more choices, greater competition."

It's the Weekend!

On Sunday, Ballet Mississippi's "The Sleeping Beauty, Act III" is at 2 p.m. at Thalia Mara Hall.

Nissan Gives $500K to Canton Schools

Canton school officials say a gift from Nissan North America will be used to help at-risk students.

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Boston Bombing Suspects Echo Home-Grown Terrorists in Madrid, London Attacks

The story of the Boston bombers, Dzhokhar Tsarnaev and his 26-year-old brother, Tamerlan, is still unfolding at high speed. Many aspects of the case, including the brothers' motivations, are not …

Fuel Barges Explode, Catch Fire in Ala.; 3 Hurt

Multiple explosions aboard two fuel barges near Mobile, Ala., led to a major fire Wednesday night that left three people hospitalized with burns and created a situation so unstable that …

Spring into Fun

Hip hip hooray! It is almost summer time! It seems that everyone has caught spring fever and is ready to get out and about for some good times here in …

Burnett Retrospective at the Strand

Mississippi native Charles Burnett’s 1978 film “Killer of Sheep” is one of several films he directed featured at this weekend’s retrospective in Vicksburg.