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Friday, May 9College baseballNorth Carolina A&T; at Jackson State (3 p.m., Jackson)Auburn at Ole Miss (6:30 p.m., Oxford, 97.3 FM)Memphis at Southern Miss (7 p.m., Hattiesburg)Mississippi State at LSU (7 …

Barbour Declares State of Emergency, Includes Jackson

2:45 p.m.—(JACKSON, Mississippi) - Governor Haley Barbour today declared a State of Emergency for 12 Mississippi counties following a severe weather system and tornadoes which hit parts of Central Mississippi, …

What About the Generations to Come?

Youth Media Project

Jackson is missing out on a major cash cow. It's definitely something they should think about.

A Condemned Man's Last Day…in a Press Release

June 12, 2012 Scheduled Execution of Jan Michael Brawner

In about two hours, Jan Michael Brawner will be executed for the murders of his 3-year-old daughter, ex-wife and former in-laws. The Mississippi Department of Corrections issued the following news …

Mississippi: You should probably move here

With sadness that I will not be in attendance for the Writer's Spotlight in Jackson this Saturday, I decided to show my love for my home state in the following …

ADHD/ADD Conference

The JFP Election 2004 Cheat Sheet

Print 'n' Carry to the polls. Vote with us or against us... Just VOTE!

Election Commission – Sean Perkins (1), James Rice (2) Frank V. Figgers Jr. (3), Jan Hillegas (5)

Sentimental Mood: Valentine's Gift Guide

Big, small, fancy, funky, sweet and sexy. Your lover probably meets all these descriptions at one point or another so you should treat them with an appropriate gift.

Candidate Questionnaire: Steven Palazzo

Congressman Steven Palazzo, who has been in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2011. He has a primary election challenger in Republican Brian Rose, who supports term limits.

From Scratch

Instead of taking store-bought cookies or making rice out the box, consider making both from scratch.

Where I Want To Be

There wasn't much run-around, as there can be with some celebrity personalities. Setting up the time to interview Mississippi's son David Banner was a fairly easy process. Truthfully, it wasn't …

NAUGHTY or NICE: The Bipolar Holiday Playlist

Typically, people think of the holidays as a shiny, happy time, but the season isn't so nice for everyone. Whether you're naughty, nice or a little of both, these playlists …

Perfect Date Cocktails

Looking to impress your date tonight? Try some of these drink recipes to get them in the mood!

How Obamacare Went South In Mississippi

In a state stricken by diabetes, heart disease, obesity and the highest infant mortality rate in the nation, President Barack Obama's landmark health care law has barely registered, leaving the …

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Different Kind of Brunch

Whether it takes the form of a lazy Saturday morning for two or a gathering of a multitude of friends and family, brunch can be a celebration that takes us …

[Fly] Hail To The Pumpkin

During the holidays, treat your sweet tooth with pumpkin. Pumpkin is low in calories, and high in potassium, beta carotene, iron, fiber, and vitamins C and E. If you're feeling …

Your Rx Kit

Nothing is worse than being sick, but being sick your first time away from home can be particularly rough. Grab a container with a lid and fill it with these …

The Mississippi Sound—2018 Edition

Mississippi has some incredible musical roots, but the state often does not get enough attention for its current crop of original music, oddly.

John F. Kerry & John Edwards (Democrat)

"/> John Kerry has never forgotten the lessons he learned as a young man – lessons that have been strengthened in his 19 years on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. …

Nickel Creek Recording / Chris Thile Tours With Edgar Meyer

Nickel Creek is currently in the studio with producer Eric Valentine, working on their third album for Sugar Hill Records. Their 2002 release, This Side, won the Grammy for "Best