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Are Penalties Strong Enough for Assault Crimes?

Authorities say a recent attack in north Mississippi on a woman who was beaten, bound and set on fire has renewed discussions on sentences for assault crimes.

Miss. Has Smartphone App for Driving Test

The Mississippi Department of Public Safety has partnered with Mississippi Interactive LLC to offer a driver's practice test application for residents with the proper phones or other hand-held computing devices.

Four Season Growing: A Garden Cornucopia

Now that you are either tending or contemplating a fall garden for freshly grown, organic crops, you might consider four-season farming for year-round food.

A 'Big Menu' for Blues Fans

Blues in the Delta is still alive, and now it's getting organized. Over the past 10 years, the promotion of blues in the region has grown, including new museums and …

Rice Country Classic

Alex Eaton of Table 100 (100 Ridge Way, Flowood, 601-420-4202) has spent his whole culinary career in the South.

Walking with Mr. Meredith

F*ck you, n*gger!" It was Oct. 1, 1962, and James Meredith was finally a student at the University of Mississippi.

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10 Things to Know for Today

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today.

MUW Rape Suspect Caught

Columbus police have arrested a man in the alleged rape of a woman on the Mississippi University for Women campus in August.

LaTanya M. Junior

Award-winning business-development executive and marketing professional LaTanya M. Junior became the new executive director of communications for Jackson State University Monday, Sept. 17.

Register to vote by Noon on Oct. 6! Here's How ...

To register to vote in Hinds County, you can pick up a voter-registration application at the Circuit Clerk’s office downstairs at 407 E. Pascagoula St.

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Think Like Einstein—on your iPad

While Albert Einstein's genius isn't included, an exclusive iPad application launched Tuesday promises to make detailed images of his brain more accessible to scientists than ever before.

Federal Judges Consider Setting Aside South Carolina 'Voter ID' until 2014

Recognizing this year's elections are just a few weeks away, a panel of three federal judges questioned on Monday whether South Carolina should wait until 2014 to put its voter …

Community Events and Public Meetings

The Jobs for Jacksonians Job Fair and Business Engagement Summit is Sept. 26 at the Jackson Medical Mall from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

10 Local Stories This Week

Here's a look at some of the top news of the week from around the capital city.

JSU Security Guard Found Dead

A Jackson State University security guard was found dead in a city street on Saturday morning.

12-Day Celebration of the Blues

Mississippi is joining with Arkansas and Memphis, Tenn., for a 12-day celebration of blues music.

Group of the Day: Cyclists Curing Cancer

If you're a biking enthusiast, you still have time (barely) to ride for a most worthy cause: curing cancer.

The JFP Sucks File: 'Might I Be So Bold?'

Historically, the JFP has gotten very little hate mail aside from anonymous missives on local blogs personally attacking our female editors.

Question o' the Week: What Is Your Favorite JFP Moment?

For the inaugural YOU page, we posed this question to members of the JFP Nation on social media. Here's what you told us.

Miss. Income Down, Poverty Up

The Magnolia State has the lowest household median income, $36,919, according to the data released yesterday.

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