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Biz Roundup
Adieu Bon Ami, Cheers to Small Businesses
On Nov. 30, American Express and the Shop Small Movement will host the fourth annual Small Business Saturday, a day dedicated to supporting small businesses nationwide during the holiday shopping …
Person of the Day
Ruthie Bolton
Ruthie Bolton credits her rural upbringing in helping her become a WNBA all-star and two-time Olympic gold medalist.
1 Year On, Sandy Survivors to Light Up Shore
Candles and flashlights will light up the shore along the East Coast as survivors of Superstorm Sandy pay their respects to what was lost when the storm roared ashore one …
Egypt Judges Resign from Trial of Islamist Leaders
The judges presiding over the trial of leaders of Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood stepped down from the proceedings Tuesday because security agencies would not allow the defendants to attend in court, …
U.S., Weighing Changes After Allies Object to Spying
Faced with a flood of revelations about U.S. spying practices, the White House is considering ending eavesdropping on friendly foreign leaders, a senior administration official said.
Medicare Chief Gets 'Obamacare' Grilling
Stressing that improvements are happening daily, the senior Obama official closest to the administration's malfunctioning health care website went before Congress to face a grilling Tuesday.
Miss. DPS Drops $6 Photo Fee on Gun Permit
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety on Monday dropped the $6 photo fee it tacked onto the charge for a concealed-carry gun permit starting July 1, and it's working to …
Judge Blocks Bryant in Insurance Dispute
A federal judge Monday blocked Gov. Phil Bryant from intervening in a contract dispute between Mississippi's largest health insurer and a company that owns 10 hospitals in the state.
City & County
Horhn: Farish Games 'Very Frustrating'
Downtown is abuzz over the ongoing feud between the Jackson Redevelopment Authority and one of Jackson's most prominent developers, David Watkins, and his Farish Street Entertainment District project.
Health Care
White House Official Vows Healthcare.gov Will Work Smoothly by End of November
The troubled federal health insurance exchange will be fixed by the end of November—two weeks before the Dec. 15 enrollment deadline for coverage to take effect in January, Obama administration …
Person of the Day
Chris Maloney
Chris Maloney, a native and resident of Jackson, is trying to help coach the St. Louis Cardinals to their 12th World Series title.
Events
Community Meetings
The Rankin County Democrats Monthly Breakfast is at 8:30 a.m. at Corner Bakery in Flowood.
Report: U.S. Monitored 60 Million Calls in Spain
A Spanish newspaper published a document Monday that it said shows the U.S. National Security Agency spied on more than 60 million phone calls in Spain in one month alone.
Jackson's Doctor Released from Jail After 2 Years
The doctor convicted of killing Michael Jackson was released from jail Monday after serving nearly two years of a four-year sentence.
Judge Mulls Insurer's Request to Block Gov. Order
A federal judge says he intends to rule on Monday in a dispute between Mississippi's largest health insurer and Gov. Phil Bryant.
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.
JRA Going After Watkins’ Money
Not satisfied with removing David Watkins and his partners from the Farish Street project, the Jackson Redevelopment Authority is now going after Watkins’ money.
City & County
Lumumba: Please Help Us Clean Up Jackson
After Chokwe Lumumba's triumph in the May Democratic primary spurred a spate of race-tinged vitriol directed at Lumumba and Jackson's predominantly African American citizenry, the then-mayor-elect vowed to restore unity.
Environment
Taxing Tar Sands, Chasing Goliath
From the climate standpoint, we cannot accept the massive carbon load associated with unconventional fossil fuels without guaranteeing climate disasters.
Person of the Day
De'Keither Stamps
When the Jackson Free Press first met De'Keither Stamps, he invited reporters to his home to talk about the issues facing Jackson and his candidacy for the Ward 4 seat …
