Jackson Free Press

Reeves: A Woman with a Vision

Jackson resident and business owner Charlotte Reeves prides herself on being a longtime resident of the capital city.

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Debra Ferguson

Debra Ferguson says she and her husband of 38 years don't vacation very well.

Re-elect Harvey Johnson Jr.

We liked the idea of new blood in city government in 2013. We are, therefore, both excited and encouraged by the prospect of a number of new, younger city council …

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Cinco de Summer

For many people, Cinco de Mayo is the real kickoff to summer.

Groups Support Manning's Efforts to Stop Execution

Two organizations that help exonerate inmates using DNA evidence have asked the state Supreme Court to let them file briefs to support Willie Jerome Manning's effort to avoid execution on …

Clinton School Board Considers Drug Testing

The Clinton School Board may approve random drug testing for 7-12 graders who participate in sports, performing arts and other extracurricular activities.

Brighter View on Jobs and Pay Lifts U.S. Confidence

Americans are more optimistic the job market is healing and will deliver higher pay later this year.

Obama Wants More Certainty on Syrian Chemical Arms

President Barack Obama said he wants more information about chemical weapons use in the Syrian civil war before he decides on escalating U.S. military or diplomatic responses.

FDA Lowers Age for Buyers of Plan B Pill to 15

In a surprise twist to the decade-plus effort to ease access to morning-after pills, the government is lowering the age limit to 15 for one brand—Plan B One-Step—and will let …

No Policy Changes are Expected as Fed Ends Meeting

The Federal Reserve is widely expected Wednesday to stick with its aggressive efforts to strengthen a still-subpar economy.

SD Tribe Faces Ultimatum on Sale of Massacre Site

Tribal members say the man who owns a piece of the Wounded Knee National Historic Landmark on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation is trying to profit from their suffering.

Tests Link Deadly Ricin to Obama Letter Suspect

An FBI affidavit states that items tested in Dutschke studio have tested positive for ricin.

Higher Prices Could Fix Miss. College Tuition Plan

Mississippi's prepaid college tuition plan may actually be underfunded by more than $100 million, auditors told the board that oversees it Tuesday.

Noose Hung at Meridian Mayoral Candidate's Office

Someone hung a noose with a stuffed animal outside the office a Meridian mayoral candidate.

Lawyer: Former Ricin Suspect's Home is Unlivable

Attorneys for a Mississippi man who was briefly charged with sending ricin-laced letters to the president and others are encouraged after speaking with the FBI and the U.S. Attorney's office …

S&P 500 Reaches New High, Led by Tech

Technology companies led the Standard & Poor's 500 index to an all-time closing high Monday.

For Boston Bomb Suspect, a Seasoned Defense Team

Miriam Conrad is preparing for what's expected to be a long and complicated legal process.

Willem-Alexander Becomes New Dutch King

Willem-Alexander became the first Dutch king in more than a century Tuesday and pledged to use his ceremonial position as head of state to help steer his country through uncertain …

Outraged Lawmakers Look to Change Military Justice

Outrage over an Air Force officer's decision to overturn a jury's guilty verdict in a sexual assault case has Republicans and Democrats joining forces on ambitious legislation to change the …

Mississippi Preps for Year's First Execution

Willie Jerome Manning, who is scheduled to be the first person Mississippi executes in 2013, is asking the state Supreme Court to reconsider several issues that could have affected his …