Jackson Free Press

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:

1. Ward 4 Councilman De'Keither Stamps wants to see money the city pays out in wages stay within the city limits.
2. Trustmark Bank recently settled a $4 million class-action lawsuit over overdraft fees.
3. Ward 6 City Councilman Tony Yarber said he wanted to put 1,000 people—and 2,000 boots—on the street to kick off his organization, Jackson's Crime Alignment, on Dec. 14 at New Horizon Church.
4. Across the South, state branches of the NAACP are urging policymakers to consider disparate effects on African Americans when it comes to crafting energy policy.
5. Start this new year off right by giving back to your community.
6. In the style of an extravagant culture, France doesn't take the holiday lightly.
7. The Jackson City Council is set to vote Monday on an agenda item that will pump an additional $1.89 million into the city's Department of Human and Cultural Services to provide "funds needed for an expanded scope of services determined essential for the Thalia Mara project."
8. As the college game becomes more micromanaged, especially at the end of game, a good coach becomes even more important. Our state might be starting to amass a nice collection of coaches who fit these descriptions.
9. Lakin Ford is the sole returning player for Mississippi College, and hopes to help the team get to its 16th straight tournament appearance.
10. Current Southern Miss head basketball coach Donnie Tyndall made a fitting tribute to former Golden Eagle head coach M.K. Turk at the end of USM's 75-65 overtime win against Georgia State.

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