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Alabama Loud and Proud

Lee Bains III and the Glory Fires bring together multiple strands of southern music to make a hard-charging, soulful sound.

Holiday To-Do List

So, this is Christmas. The week before the biggest holiday of the year, and I’m in exactly the same place as I was at the beginning of the month—no presents …

Searching Out Solutions to Poverty

Approaching solutions to poverty may seem like a daunting task. With so much to overcome, some folks are paralyzed into doing nothing at all. But making a difference doesn’t have …

Obama Announces V.P. Biden to Head Taskforce to Propose Gun, Mental Health Laws in January

WASHINGTON (AP) — Spurred by a horrific elementary school shooting, President Barack Obama vowed to send Congress new policy proposals for reducing gun violence by January.

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The X-Out Factor of Poverty

The poverty cycle is about much more than people being broke.

Idea Central to Escape From Poverty

It is vital to get food and necessities to the poor for basic day-to-day living. But to help people escape poverty, it takes the kind of programs that systemically enable …

Justice Dept. Pre-Clears Jackson Ward Lines

The Department of Justice has pre-cleared the city of Jackson's redistricting plan, clearing the way for City Council members to run under new ward lines in 2013.

The Other Crucial Civil Rights Case the Supreme Court Will be Ruling On

Last Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court said it would hear two cases challenging state and federal laws which prevent the legal union between same-sex couples.

Community Events and Public Meetings

The Scholastic Writing Awards Call for Submissions is all through today at Eudora Welty House at the Eudora Welty Education and Visitors Center.

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.

It's the Weekend!

Tonight, Ballet Magnificat! presents "Snow Queen" at 7 p.m. at Thalia Mara Hall.

Cody Cox, On the Record

When it comes to advice for local musicians, Cody Cox is one of the best guys to go to.

We Wish You a Stress-Free Christmas

Keep things simple this holiday season and support local restaurants and businesses by getting your Yuletide meal catered by some of the city’s best chefs.

Blurry Memories

“Stand behind the keg and catch my legs,” she said

Jackson Failing at Health for Women

Last month, Self magazine’s website revealed its ranking of the healthiest U.S. cities for women.

Rebel Land: A Racial History of Oxford and Ole Miss

“I saw years of work of digging out of this hole covered back up. I felt quite disgusted, and there are still some feelings there of discontent even today.”

Six Inmates Released by Mistake from Hinds Co. Jail

A manhunt is underway for three of six inmates released by mistake from the Hinds County Detention Center last week.

Start Up, Minority Business Registry, Accelerator, More

Entrepreneurs in the capital city will get a chance to pitch their ideas to fellow aspiring business owners and business leaders, and possibly find the connections they need to get …

Hinds Co. Considers Purchasing New Voting Machines

Hinds County is poised to purchase an all-new electronic voting system that some supervisors say will be more efficient and less costly to maintain than the decade-old, touch-screen system now …

Watchdog Agency Claims Research Animals Mistreated

An animal rights watchdog group has filed a complaint against the University of Southern Mississippi for negligent treatment of its research animals.