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ACLU Mississippi Meeting

The ACLU of Mississippi "Reproductive Freedom Project Coalition Meeting," April 25th (Anniversary of the March for Women's Lives!) Jackson City Hall, City Council Chambers,

Foreclosure Fail: Study Pins Blame on Big Banks

As a result of banks' disorganization and understaffing—particularly at the peak of the crisis in 2009 and 2010—homeowners were often forced to run a gauntlet of confusion, delays, and errors …

Mike Espy to Trump: 'This Isn't a Lynching, Mr. President'

President Donald Trump's claim that he is the victim of "a lynching" in the ongoing impeachment inquiry is "disgraceful" and akin to the U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith's "public hanging" remark …

Clark: The New Dean?

Salon has posted Clark: The New Dean? -- a story that takes as look at how various interests in the Democratic party are looking at a Clark bid for the …

257 New COVID-19 Cases in Mississippi, Easter Services 'Voluntary’ Under Order

Mississippi saw a record 257 new cases of COVID-19 yesterday, bringing the official statewide total to 2,260, the Mississippi State Department of Health announced this morning.

Are Teacher Walkouts Possible in Mississippi?

Teachers in Oklahoma, West Virginia, Arizona, Colorado, Kentucky and now North Carolina have made national headlines as they strike for better wages, policy matters and other various reasons.

Foster Claims 'Third Party' Offered $1 Million to Exit Governor's Race

A third party offered to help Mississippi State Rep. Robert Foster, R-Hernando, secure $1 million in fundraising if he would drop out of the race for governor, the GOP candidate …

Jessie Daniels’ ‘Nice White Ladies’ Sparks Discussion About Race, Privilege In Jackson

Louwanda Evans, who said she was one of two Black women on faculty at the private college in downtown Jackson, said her daily encounters with race complicated her reading of …

‘Saturating’ Jackson, More Drug Operations: Governor Launches 'Capitol Safety Initiative'

In a significant increase to the State of Mississippi policing footprint in the capital city, the Capitol Police will now extend its jurisdiction over the Capitol Complex Improvement District, Gov. …

Tackling Poverty this Holiday Season

For families and individuals who are struggling, especially financially, the holidays can be a tough time. That's where nonprofits come in, for both immediate and systemic help. You can donate …

Activists Pursue Private Abortion Details Using Public Records Laws

Increasingly, abortion opponents are pursuing personal and medical information on women undergoing abortions and the doctors who perform them.

Summer Arts Preview

A sweltering Mississippi summer is the perfect time to find something creative to do to get your mind off the heat and humidity–preferably, something indoors, at least until the sun …

American Heart Association Launches Nutrition Month

The American Heart Association is urging Mississippians to improve their health during nutrition month this March.

The Times-Picayune Feeds

The feeds from New Oreans' The Times-Picayune have been added to JFP's Katrina Blog. The feeds are updated live by the staff of The Times-Picayune now located in Baton Rouge. …

NFL: The Willis Way

Phil Collins?

How does San Francisco 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis prepare for an afternoon of controlled violence, NFL style?

Who's The Next Head Rebel?

The search is on at Ole Miss for a new football coach. Some are calling this the most critical coaching hire at Ole Miss since John Vaught left. The reported …

Young Saint?

Biloxi Sun-Herald columnist Jim Mashek has seen the future and it's Vince Young wearing a Saints uniform. Sooner rather than later.

Urban Jazz at circa

If you're looking for a soothing and entertaining evening, enjoy the sounds of Pam Confer and Jazz Beautiful at circa's Jazz Night on the last Friday of every month. The …

Arts, More Arts

This weekend, check out one or both of these arts-related activities.

This weekend, check out one or both of these arts-related activities.

College Football: Mullen Is MSU's Man

Dan Mullen will be officially introduced as Mississippi State's new football coach on Thursday. Mullen, 36, becomes the SEC's second-youngest head football coach. MSU will introduce him in a series …