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Clinton: Obama Should Honor Health Care Pledge

Adding pressure to fix the administration's problem-plagued health care program, former President Bill Clinton says President Barack Obama should find a way to let people keep their health coverage, even …

GOP Ready to Block Key Obama Court Nominee

Republicans seemed ready to block another of President Barack Obama's picks for one of the nation's top courts on Tuesday, the latest skirmish in a nominations battle that has intensified …

Israeli Settlement Plan Sparks New Crisis in Talks

Israel's Housing Ministry said Tuesday it has launched plans for potential construction of thousands of new homes the West Bank, including development of a contentious area outside of Jerusalem, prompting …

Council Could Front Zoo $1.2 Million

Lately, Beth Poff has been concerned about the Jackson Zoo's dire financial situation, which threatened the park's national accreditation.

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La Finestra, The Manship, and Pay It Forward

La Finestra, a new restaurant owned by local chef Tom Ramsey, opened its doors Monday, Nov. 11.

Marino Bruce

Marino Bruce spends much of his time researching connections between physical health and the social environment.

Medicaid is Health Overhaul's Early Success Story

The underdog of government health care programs is emerging as the rare early success story of President Barack Obama's technologically challenged health overhaul.

Tons of Aid in Philippines, but Not Where Needed

The day after Typhoon Haiyan struck the eastern Philippine coast, a team of 15 doctors and logistics experts was ready to fly here to the worst-hit city to help.

Miss. Hospital Appeals Discrimination Verdict

The majority-black Greenwood Leflore Hospital Board is appealing an $82,000 award to a white attorney who argued he was a victim of discrimination.

Jackson Honors Those Who Served

On a day made for honoring veterans of American wars, the members of VFW Post 9832 did just that—and in high fashion.

Health Care Delays Squeeze Patients in State High-Risk Pools

As problems continue to bog down the federal health insurance marketplace, Healthcare.gov, it's an open question whether people in the risk pools can get a policy in time.

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Anthony McIntyre

In the view of Anthony McIntyre, a 35-year-old veterans advocate, soldiers can receive excellent benefits while serving and once their service ends from a solid network of government agencies and …

Community Meetings

Screen on the Green is Thursday, Nov. 14 at 5:30 p.m. at the Mississippi Museum of Art.

Haiyan Storm Surges Caught Philippines by Surprise

Some officials estimate that 10,000 or more people were killed by Haiyan, washed away by the churning waters that poured in from the Pacific or buried under mountains of trash …

Kerry Says Iran Rejected Nuclear Deal

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said Monday that the major powers were unified on an Iran nuclear deal during weekend talks in Geneva but the Iranians were unable to …

Veterans Day: Events and Ceremonies Around Nation

Across the nation, Americans are commemorating Veterans Day with parades, wreath-laying ceremonies, monument dedications and other events.

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.

Evers Historic District Put on National Register

The north Jackson subdivision that includes home of slain civil rights leader Medgar Evers is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Officials Question Drug War's Effectiveness

Lee Vance, an assistant police chief with the Jackson Police Department, participated in a roundtable discussion at the Mississippi Black Leadership Summit, under way at the Jackson Convention Center.

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Heat Waves in Eastern U.S. Will Become Deadlier, Study Says

Heat waves will kill about 10 times more people in the Eastern United States in 45 years than they did at the turn of this century, according to a new …