"DA files" | Search | Jackson Free Press | Jackson, MS

All results / Stories

Tease photo Crime

Ex-Prison Chief's Co-Defendant Wants to Withdraw Guilty Plea

A co-defendant of former Mississippi Corrections Commissioner Christopher Epps wants to withdraw his guilty plea in a bribery case, a lawyer said Monday.

Tease photo Health Care

Poll: Majority in State Support Medicaid Expansion, But the Legislature Doesn't

Despite the Mississippi Legislature's inaction with Medicaid expansion this session, a new poll shows that more than 50 percent of Mississippians support expanding Medicaid, which could provide health-care coverage to …

Tease photo LGBT

Mississippi NAACP Head: Phil Bryant's Legacy of Discrimination Continues, Legalizes Hatred

Governor Phil Bryant signed a bill that aims to legalize hatred, once again assuring that his legacy will be one built on hate and discrimination against others.

Crime

Former Prison Boss Could Get 23-Year Sentence in Bribe Case

Former Mississippi Corrections Commissioner Christopher Epps could get up to 23 years in prison when a judge sentences him Monday.

Tease photo Business

U.S. Rep. Thompson at Nissan: If HB 1523 Not Repealed, Must Seek Federal, Legal Recourse

Standing near a huge Nissan Titan truck at the automaker's Gluckstadt plant, U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson reiterated today that House Bill 1523 is harmful to Mississippi's reputation and economic future, …

National

EU Threatens to Sanction Tax Havens Like Panama

The European Union has threatened to sanction countries like Panama if they continue to refuse to cooperate fully to fight money laundering and tax evasion, after a leak of data …

Tease photo LGBT

Governor Signs HB1523, ‘Unconstitutional’ Abortion Bill Heads to His Desk

An anti-abortion bill that has already been ruled unconstitutional by courts in Kansas and Oklahoma is on its way to Gov. Phil Bryant.

Tease photo Cover

Jumping the Line: Caught in the Crossfire of Ridgeland's Demographic Struggles

Many parents in urban areas, met with the spatial and academic barrier of their zip codes, have no choice but to send their children to the public school available to …

Tease photo Business

BREAKING: City of Jackson Shocked by Low Water-Sewer Revenue, Litigation Ahead?

The City of Jackson is almost 12 percent behind projected revenue for water and sewer for this fiscal year, and the administration is considering potential litigation involving one of the …

Tease photo LGBT

'Total Infringement': Governor Signs HB 1523 Over Protests of Business Leaders, Citizens

Gov. Phil Bryant signed House Bill 1523 into law today, which will allow businesses, circuit clerks and medical professionals to recuse themselves from offering services based on a religious belief …

Tease photo Biz Roundup

Feed JXN, Campbell's Madison, Hancock Fabrics and M7 Coffee House

Carlyn Hicks of the group Jackson Foodies, Chef Nick Wallace of the Mississippi Museum of Art, Mangia Bene co-owner Jeff Good and other Jackson locals are teaming up to organize …

Tease photo Editorial

EDITORIAL: The Hoods Are Gravely Wrong About Execution Secrecy, Firing Squads

Both Jim Hood and Joey Hood are wrong on the execution bill that is moving forward in the Mississippi Legislature.

Tease photo LGBT

UPDATED: Anti-LGBT 'Conscience' Bill Includes Judges and Clerks, Makes It Harder to Seek Damages

The Senate passed House Bill 1523, the "Freedom of Conscience from Government Discrimination" bill," last night after over two hours of debate, including an amendment that makes it harder for …

Tease photo LGBT

Anti-LGBT 'Religious Conscience' Bill Passes Senate with Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves' Blessing

The Mississippi Senate has passed a bill that says government employees and private business people could cite religious beliefs to refuse licenses or other services for same-sex couples who want …

LGBT

Mississippi Bill Could Hamper Access to Same-Sex Marriage

Protesters say a bill in Mississippi would sanction discrimination by letting public employees cite their own religious beliefs to refuse to issue marriage licenses or perform weddings for same-sex couples.

Tease photo Politics

Secret Execution Team, Firing Squads, Restricted Media Included in House Bill

Death by firing squad could become an option for administering the death penalty if Senate Bill 2237, which passed by the Mississippi House of Representatives on Friday and held on …

LGBT

Lawsuit Challenges North Carolina Anti-Discrimination Law

Two transgender people and a lesbian law school professor filed a federal lawsuit Monday to challenge a new North Carolina law that blocks local governments from passing anti-discrimination rules and …

Tease photo Politics

Analysis: New Laws Could Mean New Lawsuits in Mississippi

Mississippi legislators are on track to produce dozens of new state laws. And, as in years past, they're probably creating plenty of work for attorneys.

Business

Mississippi Regulators Plan to Release More Kemper Documents

Mississippi utility regulators say they're going to make it easier for people to look at documents relating to Mississippi Power Co.'s $6.6 billion power plant in Kemper County.

Tease photo Business

Airport Bill Passes After Filibuster, Accusations Against House Speaker

Despite a massive filibuster, accusations of a deal gone awry and quoting of Bible verses, the Mississippi House of Representatives today passed the controversial airport “takeover” bill today to give …