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JFP Increases News Coverage, Adds Reporter

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A Laurel newspaper will close its doors this Thursday.

The Jackson Free Press is pleased to announce that starting today, Jan. 5, we are increasing our daily news coverage, and welcoming a new reporter to our staff. Ward Schaefer, a former public-school teacher who trained with the JFP as a news intern last year, is joining senior reporter Adam Lynch on the news beat. Ward will focus energies on covering Hinds County, as well as assisting Adam at the state Legislature, as well as general reporting duties. Ward is also covering the federal trial of Frank Melton and Michael Recio. E-mail him at [e-mail missing], or reach either Adam or Ward at 601.362.6121 ext. 8. Adam's e-mail address is [e-mail missing].

Also, starting today, look for more breaking news headlines every morning at http://www.jacksonfreepress.com.

Read Ward Schaefer's investigative feature on the cold civil rights murder of Louis Allen here.

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