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Senate Sends Farm Bill to Obama
The sweeping farm bill that Congress sent to President Obama Tuesday has something for almost everyone, from the nation's 47 million food stamp recipients to Southern peanut growers, Midwest corn …
Sea Survivor's Salvadoran Family Thought He Died
A Salvadoran fisherman's account of his survival after more than 13 months and about 6,500 miles in an open boat has proved a double miracle for his mother and father, …
Biz Roundup
Fondren After 5 Reboot, Health-Care Facility and Restaurant Ready to Launch
With the introduction of a new health-care business, Jackson City Council President Charles Tillman said his council colleagues are becoming the A-Team of economic development.
Education
Gunn Eyes Teacher Raise Up to $4,250 Over 4 Years
House Speaker Philip Gunn and fellow Republicans want to give a $1,500 raise to most public school teachers in 2015 and 2016, and a projected raise of around $2,750 over …
Pakistan Talks With Taliban Team Delayed
Peace talks between Pakistani officials and a three-member team representing the Taliban were delayed Tuesday after government negotiators failed to show up for a first round they had agreed to, …
Republicans Blame Obama for Stalling Immigration
Republicans are starting to lay the blame on President Barack Obama if an overhaul of the nation's broken immigration system fails to become law.
Al-Qaida Breaks Ties With Group in Syria
Al-Qaida's central leadership broke off ties with one of the most powerful militant groups in Syria, known as the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, and distanced itself from …
Philip Seymour Hoffman Fans Mourn, Tout His Talent
There were no dissenters about the gifts and achievements of Philip Seymour Hoffman, whose death Sunday in New York brought a stunning halt to his extraordinary and unpredictable career.
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.
Crime
U.S. Seeks Death Penalty for Marathon Suspect
The announcement by federal prosecutors that they will seek the death penalty against the man accused in the Boston Marathon bombing came as no surprise to people who lost limbs …
Olympic Host Russia Coming Out of Doping Doghouse
When the world last came together for the Winter Olympics, Russia was in the doghouse because of doping.
Air Force: 92 Implicated in Nuke Cheating Scandal
Top Air Force officials described a persistent culture of "undue stress and fear" that led 92 out of 550 members of the military's nuclear missile corps to be involved in …
National
Wash., Colo., Have Few Ways to Stop Carry-On Weed
Among the many oddities that have arisen from marijuana legalization in Washington and Colorado is this: It can be easier to get through airport security with a bag of weed …
House Leaders to Outline Immigration Principles
House Republican leaders plan to outline broad immigration principles, including legalization for the 11 million immigrants living here illegally, to the GOP rank and file as they look to revive …
New Treatment Could Reduce Kids' Peanut Allergies
An experimental therapy that fed children with peanut allergies small amounts of peanut flour has helped more than 80 percent of them safely eat a handful of the previously worrisome …
Israeli Official Seeks to Allay EU Boycott Fears
Israel has the tools to limit the damage of any economic boycott, a senior official said Thursday, dismissing new warnings that the economy would suffer badly if U.S.-led peace talks …
Sports
Big Bowl Expectations
This is a Super Bowl of opposites: The awe-shucks Peyton Manning and the Broncos against the young, brash and trash-talking Seahawks.
Music
At Home with The Delicate Cycle
While the domestic life may seem like it has no place for rock 'n' roll, Gordon and Joy Garretson dig into their experiences as a couple and as parents to …
Art
Danny Simmons Brings Dreams to JSU
In an effort to bring more awareness to art, Jackson State University and Gallery 1 are hosting Danny Simmons the month of February.
Film
Rebooted ‘Jack Ryan’ Stands on Loose Footing
Chris Pine puts on a decent performance in “Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit,” but the film falls short of captivating.
