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Immigration
U.S. Attorney in Mississippi to 'Aliens,' Employers: 'We're Coming After You'
Mike Hurst, United States Attorney for the United States District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi, discussed Homeland Security Investigations and ICE operations at an Aug. 7 press conference …
State
Stennis to Play Key Role as NASA Moves ‘Forward to the Moon’
NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine announced on July 25 that the Stennis Space Center will test the Space Launch System core stage, also known as the "Green Run test."
Immigration
Ice, DOJ Conduct 'Largest Single-State Worksite' Raid in U.S in Mississippi Today
"The execution of federal search warrants today was simply about enforcing the rule of law in our state and throughout our great country," United States Attorney Mike Hurst said about …
Immigration
ICE Raids Food Plants on Day of Trump Visit to Grieving City
U.S. immigration officials raided numerous Mississippi food processing plants Wednesday, arresting 680 mostly Latino workers in what marked the largest workplace sting in at least a decade.
Best of Jackson
Newcomers Need to Know ‘the Best’
At the Jackson Free Press we track the pulse on the community in a lot of ways. One is through the annual Best of Jackson contest. Here are some categories …
Best of Jackson
Best of Jackson: Household 2019
When you have a house, sometimes things break or malfunction. That's where this year's 2019 Best of Jackson Household pop-up ballot winners come in. No matter what the repair is, …
City & County
Need to Know Info
Important information on utilities and other services for people living in Jackson.
Cover
Challenging Trivia
Sometimes it can be hard to know what to do after work, especially in a new city. Luckily, Jackson's nightlife scene includes several family-friendly options that are fun for everyone.
Politics
Reformer Jody Owens Wins Hinds DA's Seat, Other Races Head to Runoff
Jody Owens, a civil-rights attorney running on a "decarceral" platform with national backing, will become Hinds County's new district attorney following the Aug. 6 primary.
Politics
In Gov Race, Dem Hood Vows to 'Expose Corruption,' Reeves in Runoff with Waller
With a hug from former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Mike Espy, Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood stepped up to a microphone and proclaimed victory in his quest for the Democratic …
Cover
Local Food Specialties, Best of Jackson Edition
Jackson offers a variety of local eateries, but if you're looking for something specific, here is a list of restaurants that are known for their specialties.
Civil Rights
OPINION: The ‘Ole Miss’ I’ve Long Heard About
"As a lifelong Mississippian, I've long heard the tales of this infamous school from people around the community and state, varying in color and age."
Film
Christina Cooper: Combating Gun Violence with Film
When Christina Cooper was 19 years old, her ex-boyfriend, James Boyston, was shot and killed in Los Angeles, and to this day, police still haven't found his killer. His death …
Crime
Refugees Locked Up In Mississippi: ‘Where Are the Family Values?’
Under the Trump administration, CoreCivic has a new mission at the Adams County Correctional Center: to house asylum seekers who are in the custody of the U.S. Immigration Customs Enforcement …
City & County
Rebuilding Community in High School Park
Isaac Norwood said he has noticed a change in the High School Park community over the last 10 years. People have started to move out of the neighborhood, there have …
City & County
EDITOR'S NOTE: None of Us Is Safe from Hate
Each of us must use our gifts to heal our city, our state and our nation. We are kicking off our #MSCitizensAgenda to better understand challenges facing Mississippians through public …
National
Espy Calls for Gun Reforms, Targets 'Rise of Violent White Nationalism'
The Democrat who lost to U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi's 2018 U.S. Senate special election, Mike Espy, broke his post-campaign silence to call for action on gun reform and …
Person of the Day
Howard Rambsy
Howard Rambsy, a Tougaloo College graduate and professor of literature at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, says he has been interested in blogging since around 2008, when he set up his …
Health Care
Wealthy Doctors' PAC, 'I.V. League' Help Tate Reeves Lead in Campaign Donations
The Mississippi Medical Political Action Committee donated $20,000 to Mississippi Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves, who is the only candidate in the governor's race who does not support some form of …
Biz Roundup
Mom's Trash Can, Jackson Hinds Library Events and Lobaki Investment
Mom's Trash Can, a Jackson-based group that holds swap meets for vintage toys, will host the Mom's Trash Can Toy & Collectibles Super Show on Saturday, Aug. 17, from 10 …
