Jackson Free Press

Education Leaders Back Common Core

Mississippi education leaders remain supportive of the Common Core academic standards.

Congress Probes How IRS Emails Could Go Missing

The Internal Revenue Service commissioner said Friday the agency will not share with Congress additional details about its lost emails related to the ongoing tea party investigation until its own …

VA: 80 Percent of Senior Executives Got Bonuses

Nearly 80 percent of senior executives at the Department of Veterans Affairs got performance bonuses last year despite widespread treatment delays and preventable deaths at VA hospitals and clinics, a …

Ukraine's Leader Orders 1-Week Govt Cease-Fire

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko ordered his forces to cease fire Friday and halt military operations for a week against pro-Russia separatists in the country's east—the first step in a peace …

West Jackson Project Could Sacrifice Koinonia House

A $17 million development being planned along the Robert Smith Parkway in west Jackson would bring a mix of new apartments and retail spaces, but would come at the cost …

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Judge Blocks Miss. Offshore Drilling Rules

A Hinds County judge says the state must write a better economic impact statement on proposed offshore natural gas and oil exploration in parts of the Mississippi Sound before it …

Greg Hanks

As an avid fan of comics and pop culture, Greg Hanks wanted to create an event to highlight southern pop culture, and he saw Jackson as the perfect location for …

UN: Number of World's Displaced Over 50 Million

For the first time since the World War II era, the number of people forced from their homes worldwide has surged past 50 million, the United Nations refugee agency said …

Top Shiite Cleric Calls for New Government in Iraq

The spiritual leader of Iraq's Shiite majority called for a new, "effective" government Friday, increasing pressure on the country's prime minister as an offensive by Sunni militants rages on.

Obama Moves to Ensure Sick Leave for Gay Couples

The Obama administration will work to ensure that gay and lesbian Americans are eligible to take leave from their jobs to care for a same-sex spouse, regardless of whether they …

College Board Delays Decision on Budget Request

College Board members are delaying a decision on how large a budget increase to seek from Mississippi lawmakers.

Belated Yarber Inaugural Ball Set

Two months after electing Tony Yarber as their newest mayor, the citizens of Jackson will have an opportunity to celebrate the moment.

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Biofuel Maker KiOR Begins Layoffs in Mississippi

Biofuel maker KiOR is laying off employees as it idles its Mississippi refinery, intensifying questions about the future of the cash-strapped company.

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Trey McIntyre

Trey McIntyre founded the Trey McIntyre Project in 2005 as a part-time touring dance company that only performed in the summer.

Palestinians, Israeli Troops Clash in Teens Search

Israeli soldiers clashed with Palestinians during an arrest raid early Thursday in the most violent confrontation so far in the weeklong search for three missing Israeli teens believed to have …

Militants Fly Their Black Flags Over Iraq Refinery

Sunni militants hung their black banners on watchtowers at Iraq's largest oil refinery, a witness said Thursday, suggesting an ever-increasing stranglehold on the vital facility by insurgents who have seized …

NATO: Russians Resume Buildup Near Ukraine

Russia has resumed a military buildup near Ukraine, NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said Thursday, calling it "a very regrettable step backward."

Mississippians to be Paid from SunTrust Settlement

Attorney General Jim Hood says Mississippi consumers will be eligible for payments under a settlement between 48 states, the federal government and SunTrust.

SEC’s ‘Dead Weight'

A couple of weeks ago, Orlando Sentinel sports writer Mike Bianchi wrote that the SEC should replace dead weight like Mississippi State and Ole Miss with teams such as South …

The Slate

The World Cup takes over The Slate this week since the NBA and NHL both finished their seasons. If you haven't been watching you are missing some great games.