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Person of the Day
Nick White
For author Nick White, leaving Mississippi was necessary. It allowed him, as a writer, to see the state through different lenses, and the distance provided him with the perspective he …
Music
A Jumping Point for Jazz
Jackson musician Raphael Semmes and the management at Hal & Mal's launched their weekly jazz offering, "Dinner, Drinks & Jazz with Raphael Semmes," in May and planned to keep it …
Health Care
Health Department Closing Two-Thirds of Regional Offices
The Mississippi State Department of Health is going from nine regional offices to three because of budget cuts.
City & County
UPDATED: JPD Calls On FBI, DEA and ATF to Help in Decapitation Murder Case
The Jackson Police Department called on the FBI, DEA, and ATF in hope of a speedy discovery regarding the decapitated head and burned torso of an unidentified black male over …
Civil Rights
Analysis: Rep's Silence After Lynch Remark Strains Relations
In 2015, a white Mississippi lawmaker went to the front of the state House chamber and apologized for saying in an interview that black people in his town were getting …
Music
Craig Young
Mississippi Wind Symphony conductor Craig Young graduated from Bowling Green State University with a bachelor's degree in music education in 1988.
National
Puerto Rico Upholds Statehood Demand in Contentious Vote
Puerto Rico's governor is vowing to make the U.S. territory the 51st state after statehood won in a non-binding referendum hit by a boycott and low turnout that raised questions …
World
Thousands of Russians Protest Putin's Rule; Navalny Arrested
Thousands of anti-government activists challenging President Vladimir Putin's rule were protesting across Russia on Monday, with police arresting main opposition leader Alexei Navalny outside his Moscow home before he could …
National
Republicans Urge Trump on Tapes; Sessions to Testify Tues
Fellow Republicans pressed President Donald Trump on Sunday to come clean about whether he has tapes of private conversations with former FBI Director James Comey and provide them to Congress …
City & County
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.
City & County
Forum: Redeemer's School Bridging Home and School Gap
Redeemer's School welcomed its first group of kids in August 2014. Since its inception, DeSean Dyson said the school has grown in purpose and size.
City & County
Lumumba Responds to Republican Opponent's Call for Recount
Mayor-elect Chokwe Lumumba sent an official statement in response to his Republican opponent Jason Wells' call for a recount.
Music
The Bacon Brothers
When someone discovers that a film star also plays music, it can instantly become little more than trivia. For longtime fans all over the world, though, the Bacon Brothers are …
Food
Local and Lucky at Craft Beer Fest
Lucky Town Brewing Company brewmaster Lucas Simmons' love of beer started where it does for a lot of beer lovers—in college.
National
Trump Declares 'Total Vindication' in Tweet on Comey
President Donald Trump on Friday broke his silence on Twitter following explosive testimony by fired FBI Director James Comey, declaring "total and complete vindication."
State
Law License of Former Appeals Court Judge Remains Suspended
The Mississippi Supreme Court says it will not yet reinstate the law license of a former appeals court judge.
Crime
UPDATE: Warrant Issued To Arrest Former JPD Cop Dismissed
The Hinds County Justice Court issued a bench warrant today for the arrest of former Jackson Police Department Officer Justin Roberts, due to failure to appear this morning.
Crime
Hinds County DA Smith Trial Delayed, Again
Hinds County District Attorney Robert Shuler Smith will now face a retrial for state charges for hindering a prosecution in late July. It was original scheduled for early June.
Person of the Day
Cody Brown
Before this season, MSU hasn't won a regional after losing the opening game since 1979. Redshirt senior infielder-outfielder Cody Brown was one of the bright spots in the Bulldogs' opening …
National
Fired FBI Director Comey's Testimony Puts Spotlight on Trump
In a hugely anticipated hearing, fired FBI director James Comey will recount a series of conversations with President Donald Trump that he says made him deeply uneasy and concerned about …
