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Transcendent Art

Watercolor, acrylic and chalk paintings of old southern diners, football stars and country scenes cover every wall in Mark Millet's art studio except the far back one, where an electric …

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Archie: Poverty, Crime and the Middle Class

This year, David Archie is back on the campaign trail hoping that the votes—at least those that don't prove too apathetic—line up in his favor.

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Budget Cuts or Scare Tactics?

Representatives for state workers are decrying proposed budget cuts to state agencies that House Appropriations Committee Chairman Rep. Herb Frierson, R-Poplarville, asked for last week.

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‘A Violent Takedown’ in Stonewall

One week after the death of Jonathan Sanders, a black man killed after a white police officer stopped him in the east Mississippi town of Stonewall, a clearer picture of …

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Aisha Nyandoro

As the executive director of Springboard to Opportunities, Jackson native Aisha Nyandoro's days at work are a hustle and bustle of working around the office, handling administrative business or working …

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End the Stigma of Domestic Abuse

Last week, a friend asked me if domestic violence is prevalent in Mississippi. The answer is yes.

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Hero of the Year: Butterflies by Grace Defined by Faith

Butterflies by Grace Defined by Faith began as a way to encourage people to put an end to domestic violence. Eva Jones started the group to encourage people to talk …

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Wendy Mahoney: A Woman You Need to Know

In ninth grade, Wendy Mahoney, now 48, took a career aptitude test that told her that her highest interest is helping others, and she would be a good candidate to …

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In Jonathan Sanders Killing, Stonewall 'Pleading for Patience'

Authorities are pleading for patience in a small Mississippi town as they investigate why a black man died following a physical encounter with a white police officer.

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New Chef at Saltine, Hops for Hounds and SYF Scholarships

Jackson native Jesse Houston recently announced the addition of Andrew Allen as chef de cuisine at his restaurant, Saltine Oyster Bar.

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Attorneys Recount Events in Jonathan Sanders Death

Attorneys for the family of Jonathan Sanders, a black man killed last week after being stopped by a white Stonewall, Miss., police officer, recounted to the Jackson Free Press this …

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Officials: 'Misinformation' Clouds Jonathan Sanders Death Probe

Four days after 39-year-old Jonathan Sanders was killed during an altercation with white police officer Kevin Herrington in Stonewall, the public still knows little about what happened between the men, …

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Iran Talks Hit Final Stage but Deal Remains Elusive

Disputes over attempts to probe Tehran's alleged work on nuclear weapons unexpectedly persisted Monday, diplomats said, threatening plans to wrap up an Iran nuclear deal by midnight — the latest …

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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.

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$10 Bill Change Rankles Descendant of Alexander Hamilton

Doug Hamilton is just fine with plans to put a woman's portrait on U.S. paper money, but he'd prefer that the Treasury Department leave the $10 bill alone — particularly …

Education

Colleges in Cuba, US Build Ties as Diplomatic Tensions Ease

As the U.S. and Cuba mend ties, colleges in both countries are forming partnerships that once were heavily restricted.

LGBT

American Samoa Questions Gay Marriage Validity in Territory

American Samoa is the only U.S. territory to hold out against the recent Supreme Court ruling that legalized gay marriage.

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After 54 Years, Confederate Flag Removed from Statehouse

The Confederate flag was lowered from the grounds of the South Carolina Statehouse on Friday, ending its 54-year presence there and marking a stunning political reversal in a state where …

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Fondren Area Hotel, Solar Plant Planned

Tomorrow, July 10, Roy Decker of Duvall Decker will discuss The Fondren, a planned hotel in one of Jackson's arts districts, at the weekly Friday Forum at Koinonia Coffee House.

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Brian Dozier

Mississippi is full of small towns with major talent. That talent could be musical, literary or athletic in nature. Minnesota Twins second baseman Brian Dozier is one of those talents.