All results / Stories
Sort By
Date
Authors
- Everyone
- Jackson Free Press (15699)
- Donna Ladd (3238)
- Adam Lynch (1704)
- Dustin Cardon (1548)
- Ronni Mott (1305)
- Bryan Flynn (1190)
- R.L. Nave (1001)
- Arielle Dreher (822)
- Ward Schaefer (811)
- Lacey McLaughlin (596)
City & County
Planning Director: Casa Grande Demolition On Hold
Casa Grande Apartments on 3603 Terry Road in Jackson may not be demolished as soon as expected, if at all, as an unnamed interested party reached out to the Department …
City & County
Jackson Lifts Precautionary Boil Water Notice
The City of Jackson has officially received clearance from the Mississippi State Department of Health to lift the precautionary boil water notice on its 43K surface water connections served by …
City & County
Manager: Staff Shortage, Contractors’ Practices Affect City’s Solid Waste Management
In this Feb. 16 interview, Solid Waste Division Manager Lakesha Weathers discusses the crisis of illegal dumping in the city, who is responsible for it, and how she plans to …
Education
JSU Masking Initiative, MSU Student Pandemic Support and MSU Humanities Council Awards
Jackson State University recently launched an incentive program called "Thank You for Masking Up" that will give students the chance to win gift cards ranging from $25 to $100 each …
Person of the Day
Destini Brown
Southern Miss senior outfielder Destini Brown put on a show during the tournament, helping the Golden Eagles earn four consecutive victories over the last two days of the classic.
Politics
Senate OKs History Trustees After Failing to Change Process
The Mississippi Senate has confirmed three people to serve on the nine-member governing board for the state Department of Archives and History.
City & County
Jackson Boil Water Lifted But Causes Remain
Jackson officials finally lifted the month-long, city-wide boil-water notice yesterday afternoon, marking an end to the most predominant symptom yet of Jackson’s aging and vulnerable infrastructure.
Education
Mississippi Teacher Pay Raise Plan Headed to Governor
Mississippi legislators have agreed on a teacher pay raise plan, and it will head to Gov. Tate Reeves, who said earlier this year that he would sign any teacher pay …
City & County
City Announces Precinct Changes in 5 Wards for Jackson Primary in 3 Weeks
With three weeks to the municipal primary election, the City of Jackson announced precincts changes in five of the seven wards and have informed those affected by the changes
City & County
Azia’s Picks 3-19-21
If you’re needing some insight on a few of my favorite things to do in the tri-city area this weekend, go ahead and read below for my picks. Stay safe …
National
The US Civil Rights Trail from SC to Mississippi and More
From the port where enslaved Africans entered America to the home where Medgar Evers was murdered, a new guidebook helps readers explore for themselves the history, the landmarks and the …
Politics
Analysis: Mississippi Lawmakers Mull Medicaid Revisions
One of Mississippi legislators' most important jobs is to keep Medicaid alive beyond June 30, the end of the current state budget year.
Biz Roundup
Broad Street Easter Baskets, Operation Shoestring Water Donation and Children's Museum National Honor
Broad Street Baking Company recently released two sets of new Easter basket sets for children, in addition to its two "Boozy Brunch Baskets" for adults.
City & County
Jackson's Water Problem Affects Business Development, City Official Says
Planning and Development Director Jordan Hillman explained the business impact of the capital city's water problems in a virtual forum that the Greater Jackson Chamber Partnership hosted on March 19.
Person of the Day
Jaquan Powell
Jaquan Powell, a political science major at Jackson State University, recently got the chance to take part in a five-day leadership institute that the Thurgood Marshall College Fund hosted, which …
State
Mississippi Prisons Begin Vaccinations As State Passes ‘1 Million Shots In Arms’
The Mississippi Department of Corrections began vaccinating the state’s prison population on Friday, starting with the entire Central Mississippi Correctional Facility.
Politics
Mississippi Senate: Take Time to Study State Tax Structure
The Mississippi Senate is again resisting House efforts to make big, quick changes to the state tax structure.
Politics
Gov. Reeves Nominates New Banking Commissioner
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said Tuesday that he is nominating a regulator with almost 20 years of experience to be the state commissioner of banking and consumer finance.
City & County
After 'Very Trying Year,' Jackson Opens Parks, Gymnasiums
The public can now access city parks, gymnasiums and community centers one year after the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic on March 11, 2020.
Education
Mississippi Law Will Require Computer Science in Schools
A new law will require the Mississippi Department of Education to set a computer science curriculum for K-12 schools by the 2024-25 academic year.
