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Photographer Paul Smith speaks at this week's History Is Lunch.

Why Can't Detroit Make Comeback Like Big Three?

Four years ago, America's Big Three automakers mortgaged all they owned or went into bankruptcy court to keep from going broke.

House Votes to Replace 'No Child' Education Law

House Republicans voted Friday to dismantle the troubled No Child Left Behind law for evaluating America's students and schools, saying states and local school districts rather than Washington should be …

Judge Delays 2nd Phase of Trial Over BP Oil Spill

A federal judge has ordered a two-week delay of the second phase of a trial over BP's 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

Construction Begins on Hurricane Evacuation Route

Work is underway on a new hurricane evacuation route to get Hancock County residents to Interstate 59 quickly and safely.

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.

Mississippi Gets Funds for Anti-Obesity Program

The Mississippi State Department of Health will receive $8.5 million over the next five years to help combat obesity and chronic disease across the state.

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JPD and JFD Chiefs Confirmed

The Jackson City Council unanimously approved Mayor Chokwe Lumumba's nominees for fire and police chief at Thursday night's meeting.

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2013 Chick Ball is Saturday!

The Ninth Annual JFP Chick Ball is Saturday at Hal & Mal’s to raise funds for the Center for Violence Prevention. Doors open at 6 p.m.

Men of Character

Open those wallets, ladies. Each year at Chick Ball, we raffle off our local Men of Character to raise funds for the Center for Violence Prevention. This year, the money …

It's the Weekend!

On Saturday, the ninth Annual JFP Chick Ball is at 6 p.m. at Hal & Mal's.

Long-Suffering Detroit Finally Turns to Bankruptcy

At the height of its industrial power, Detroit was an irrepressible engine of the American economy, offering well-paying jobs, a gateway to the middle class for generations of autoworkers and …

Kerry Presses Formula for Resuming Mideast Talks

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry stepped up his drive Friday to get Israelis and Palestinians back to the negotiating table, facing Palestinian reluctance over his formula for resuming peace …

Victoria Cross: Soul and Passion

Victoria Cross, Jackson resident and lead singer of the soul/funk band Static Ensemble, is a woman filled with passion.

Southern Co. Challenged on Nuclear Plant Costs

A decision to absorb losses on an over-budget power plant in Mississippi may haunt Southern Co. now that it wants regulators to raise its construction budget for a nuclear power …

Miss. Jobless Rate Dips as Payrolls Keep Climbing

Mississippi's unemployment rate dropped slightly to 9 percent in June, as fewer people looked for work.

New Blues Trial Marker in Ruleville

Ruleville's "Greasy Street" will receive a marker on the Mississippi Blues Trail.

3 School Districts to Be Returned to Local Control

Three Mississippi school districts are poised to be returned to local control over the next year.

State Will Hire 24 Coaches for Reading Push

State education officials will hire 24 reading coaches and coordinators for the coming school year, falling far short of their goal of 75.

Chasing Balls for Charity

He may not be a scratch golfer, but Wednesday at Annandale Golf Club, New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton proved to be a stand-up guy.