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FBI: Too Soon to Know if Chattanooga Gunman was Radicalized
The Chattanooga gunman who killed five U.S. troops acted alone without help from anyone else, and investigators are treating him as a "homegrown violent extremist," the FBI said Wednesday.
Appeals Court OKs Tossing Strict North Dakota Abortion Law
A federal appeals court affirmed a ruling Wednesday that struck down one of the most restrictive anti-abortion laws in the country: a North Dakota law that bans abortions when a …
Cover
Kitchen-Table Politics: The JFP Interview with Vicki Slater
Vicki Slater spoke with the Jackson Free Press in early July about why she believes she would make a better governor than the incumbent Phil Bryant.
Stinker Quote of the Week: 'Pay Grade'
We keep redefining marriage, and it's up to the courts to make sure those definitions align with the U.S. Constitution, not religious dogma. In fact, it's exactly what we pay …
Jacksonian
William Walker
For William Walker, it was the soundtracks of movies such as "Star Wars" and "Indiana Jones"—not their big-budget action sequences and explosions—that enamored him.
LGBT
The Walls Come Tumbling Down
When marriage equality became the law of the land the morning of June 26, I kissed my husband and went right back to work.
The Slate
Can you believe that the Minnesota Vikings and Pittsburgh Steelers' open training camps begin this Saturday, July 25? The New Orleans Saints start open camp July 29.
Editor's Note
Stonewall, Jackson and the Little Moments that Matter Most
I've had more encounters with police in the three and a half years I've lived in Mississippi than ever before in my life.
Sports
Outlaws in Jackson
Founded in 2007, American Outlaws has become the U.S.'s most prominent soccer support association.
Film
Understanding in a ‘Trainwreck’
Like Quentin Tarantino or Wes Anderson, if you don't enjoy one of Judd Apatow's films, there's a solid chance that you won't enjoy any of them.
Theater
Act One, Scene One
This July is the fourth consecutive year for Black Rose to host "A Night of One Acts by Local Playwrights."
Food
Gluten-Sensitive Delights
For those with celiac disease, which is about one in 141 people in the U.S., gluten triggers an autoimmune system response that triggers white blood cells to attack the small …
Food
When Art Meets Food
Food trucks are an up-and-coming trend in Jackson, but local food-truck owners Deandrea and Omario Moore of 2 for 7 Kitchen want to change more than just the cuisine scene. …
Education
Rankin Schools Paying for Religion Violation
Magdalene Bedi, a junior at Northwest Rankin High School in 2013, didn't subscribe to an institutional religion, but considered herself spiritual—and not an atheist.
Education
Special Ed Vouchers Falling Short
Ian Buckhalter will start first grade in a few weeks. His father, Josh Buckhalter, had him tested and diagnosed earlier this year: Ian has high-functioning autism.
State
Stonewall: Life Across the Tracks
There's a saying amongst black folks in Stonewall, that if it has a motor, they—white cops—don't want you on it.
Education
Mississippi Ranks 50th for Child Well-Being
Mississippi ranks 50th overall in child well-being, according to the 2015 Kids Count Data Book the Annie E. Casey Foundation released today.
Biz Roundup
Chane's New Thing, Diving and Bow Ties
Studio Chane owner Ron Chane will soon bring a new space for local creators to Jackson in the form of The Wonder Lab, located in the basement of Fondren Corner.
Art
Tim Fielder
As a child, Tim Fielder was a fan of science-fiction staples such as "Star Wars" and "Star Trek," but he noticed that African Americans didn't have much representation in intergalactic …
LGBT
'Biblical Marriage' Rally Draws Supporters to Jackson
About 100 supporters of "biblical marriage" gathered at the Capitol steps Monday morning for a rally and prayer vigil that the Christian Action Commission organized.
