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Screw U: A Higher Ed Bubble?

Football coaches often earn more than university presidents.

Trails, Trails, Trails!

Jackson may not seem like a town that would be accommodating to runners and bikers, but these active cultures are growing

Techy Tools and Apps for Students

Headed to college—or back to college —and want to take some tech with you?

It's Cool, We Promise

If you haven't heard it yet, you will: "There is nothing to do around here. I can't wait to move somewhere else."

Friends Mourn JSU NAACP President's Death

Friends are remembering Michael Teasley for his loyalty and activism.

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Curiosity Floods Us with Images of Mars

"Spectacular," mission deputy project scientist Joy Crisp said of the footage. "We've not had that before."

Report: Mississippi Port Faces Challenges

A report says the Port of Gulfport faces numerous challenges as it tries to capitalize on $570 million in federal money it was given after Hurricane Katrina.

Community Events and Public Meetings

The Privette School Scholastic Book Fair is Aug. 6-10 at Broadmeadow United Methodist Church.

One Man Dead, Another Injured in Apartment Shooting

Police were sent to Belvedere South Apartments Sunday evening for a shots fired call. There they found an unidentified man dead of a gunshot wound.

Mars Rover 'Curiosity' Lands Successfully On Mars

A chorus of cheers and applause echoed through the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory on Sunday night after the most high-tech interplanetary rover ever built sent a signal to Earth. Curiosity …

Gay Ban Firm As Eagle Scouts Return Medals in Protest

"I can no longer maintain any connection to an organization which actively promotes such a bigoted and misguided policy," Dr. Robert Wise of Chicago wrote to Scout headquarters in Texas.

JFP Sunday Report: 10 Local Stories of the Week

It was an enterprising news week at the Jackson Free Press. Here are 10 local stories you shouldn't miss.

Man Accused of Raping Ex-Girlfriend 7 Times

Authorities say a Greenwood man has been charged with raping his ex-girlfriend on seven different occasions and threatening her with a gun if she reported the assaults to police.

Miss. State Expects Record Fall Enrollment

Mississippi State University President Mark Keenum says the university is undergoing massive infrastructure upgrades and expects record fall enrollment.

DiamondJacks Casino Files Bankruptcy; Plans Sale to Chickasaw Nation

The owner of casinos in Vicksburg, Miss. and Bossier City, La., has filed for bankruptcy and plans to sell its casinos to an Oklahoma Indian tribe.

Chamber Pulls Forum Sponsorship

The Jackson Chamber of Commerce is no longer sponsoring Koinonia Coffee House's signature Friday Forum event.

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It's the Weekend!

Today, the Mississippi Wildlife Extravaganza begins at 3 p.m. at the Mississippi Trade Mart.

Miss. State Football Overhauling Offense to Fit Russell's Strengths

Much of State's success will depend on Tyler Russell's progression as he takes over at quarterback after two seasons as the backup.

FBI Seeking Fugitives Grayhead, Thompson

The FBI has arrested at least one man tied to the alleged "Grayhead" organization, and are looking for man it was named after.

Beyonce Joins UN's Global Humanitarian Campaign

Beyonce is teaming with the United Nations and humanitarian aid organizations on a global campaign to encourage people around the world to get involved.