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State Tourism Group Plans to Lobby for Funding

Tourism officials will ask lawmakers for more money next year to boost Mississippi's advertising efforts.

Miss. Men Plead Guilty to Hate Crimes Against African Americans

William Kirk Montgomery, 23, from Puckett, and Jonathan K. Gaskamp, 20, from Brandon, pleaded guilty today.

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How Cellphone Companies Have Resisted Rules for Disasters

In a natural disaster or other emergency, one of the first things you're likely to reach for is your cellphone.

Hollis Watkins

Hollis Watkins has dedicated his life to serving the people of his community.

Community Events and Public Meetings

The Welcome Reception for Dr. Lawrence T. Potter Jr. is Dec. 7, 4-6 p.m., in Ayer Hall at Jackson State University.

Suit Filed Over Greenwood Doctor's Prosecution

Greenwood oncologist Arnold Smith has asked a federal judge to throw out a capital murder charge related to a shootout at a local law office.

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.

History Marker Placed at Old Neshoba County Jail

A Mississippi historical marker has been placed at the old Neshoba County jail site in Philadelphia where three civil rights workers were held hours before they were ambushed and killed …

It's the Weekend!

Tonight, the preview party for the Chimneyville Crafts Festival kicks off at 7 p.m. at the Mississippi Trade Mart.

Bryant: Teens Don't Care About Using Contraception

Gov. Phil Bryant believes most teenagers know how to obtain and use it; they just don't care.

The Culture Wars, 20 Years Later

Whether he knew it or not, Buchanan’s “culture war” speech over the role of women in society, same-sex marriage and abortion foreshadowed a battle that still rages today.

A Second Chance in the Showboats

“I thank Grant for calling me,” Slater says. “Not a lot of people get a second chance, and it has driven me to work harder. I am blessed to have …

Healthy Relationships: The Key Ingredients

It feels like love, but is it just a crush?

Judge to Hear Motion to Dismiss Sex Abuse Charges

Attorneys for John Langworthy, a former school teacher and church music director accused of molesting young boys several years ago in Mississippi and Texas, have asked for charges to be …

Miss. Toy Drive to Benefit Sandy Victims

The Hattiesburg Fire Department Firefighters Association will help return the favor to the New York City Firefighters Association this year with a toy drive for those affected by Hurricane Sandy.

Education Department Adopts Crucial Reform for Disabled Borrowers

The Education Department enacted a crucial reform on behalf of borrowers who become disabled, issuing new rules earlier this month that make it easier for these borrowers to get their …

Community Events and Public Meetings

The Mississippi Black Leadership Summit is Nov. 28-30 at the Jackson Convention Complex.

McCarty’s Pottery Legacy

A piece of McCarty pottery is a traditional wedding gift in the Mississippi Delta, but pieces also have been included in the Smithsonian Institution’s collection.

[The Slate] The Best In Sports In 7 Days

Doctor S has often been called a “mother”—especially at the JFP offices.

Fondue: Merry Dish of Yesteryear

For the past five days, I’ve been laid out by the worst head cold I’ve had this century, so the vision of fondue—yellow, viscous cheese bubbling in an avocado-colored pot—feels …