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Driving Mr. Biden: The JFP Interview

JFP Editor Donna Ladd toured then-Sen. Biden around Jackson in 2006 for an in-depth interview.

Photo Gallery: Joe Biden in Jackson

The JFP took Joe Biden to Farish Street in 2006.

Walking With Mr. Meredith

JFP Editor Donna Ladd writes about James Meredith and the hero she now calls a friend.

A Mad Insurrection

Three amazing books, including James Meredith's "Mission From God," that explain what happened at Ole Miss in 1962 from three men who were there.

A Mad Insurrection, Explained

Three men on the scene—including James Meredith himself—explained what happened at Ole Miss in 1962 in two new books and one classic.

Should Ole Miss do better job explaining white supremacy?

Ole Miss professor Charles Eagles says the university does not give enough context on what white supremacy really meant in Mississippi. James Meredith agrees.

'Mississippi Is Mine'

JFP columnist and long-time Mississippi journalist Joe Atkins writes about the James Meredith he knows (and doesn't know).

Hinds County Voter Application

Hinds County Voter Application

Mississippi Voter Registration Application

Mississippi Voter Registration Application

Mississippi Mail-in and NVRA Agency Voter Registration Application

Mississippi Mail-in and NVRA Agency Voter Registration Application

A Soldier's Story: The JFP Interview with James Meredith

Donna Ladd and Adam Lynch interviewed Mississippi icon James Meredith in his Jackson home in 2008. His answers might surprise you.

Where Voter ID Stands in Mississippi

The status, as of August 2012, of voter ID Mississippi and a roundup of potential problems.

Status of Voter ID Law in Mississippi

As of August 2012, where Mississippi voter ID law stands, and its potential problems.

Factchecking Mitt Romney's Acceptance Speech

The Associated Press factchecks Romney's GOP acceptance speech, finding fewer untruths than in Paul Ryan's.

Rep. Ryan Admits His Marathon Claim Wasn't True

The week before the GOP Convention, Rep. Paul Ryan told a radio show that he had run marathons in less than three hours. It wasn't true.

Factchecking Paul Ryan's Convention Speech

GOP vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan drew more attention for what was false in his acceptance speech than what was true.

Where Voter ID Stands In Mississippi

Voter ID is facing a bumpy road to reality in Mississippi. Here's why.

Current Hurricane Info

Get links to updated tropical storm/hurricane info here.

Entry Plan Highlights

Dr. Cedrick Gray's entry plan focuses on engaging the following three groups (JPS's Board of Trustees & superintendent's staff, Community leaders, Legislative (city & state) members with parents, and school staff.)

Running to Reconnect

Nothing can compare to the cathartic release provided by running.