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Politics
Following the DHS Scanner Money
In order for low-income child-care centers to get reimbursed by the state, parents and guardians must scan his or her finger when picking up or dropping off their child.
Politics
The Wrong Roads
Contrary to the popular belief held in some corners of Mississippi, kids who say a prayer before class won't become the targets of Obama administration drone attacks.
Justice
FBI Error Casts New Doubt in Death Case
Willie Jerome Manning's attorneys are desperately trying to get key evidence tested before the state of Mississippi puts their client to death.
Politics
All Over Again
Under a 2009 state law, Jackson has the authority to impose the tax with the approval of three-fifths of voters and with oversight from a legislative oversight board.
City & County
Lumumba on Unity: ‘Stay; Give it a Shot
Chokwe Lumumba doesn't want any person or business to leave Jackson just because he will probably be the city's next mayor.
Civil Rights
Jail 'Pipeline' Comes Into Focus
In DeSoto County Schools and Jackson Public Schools, more than 90 percent of school arrests are for misdemeanors, not felonies, which some say feeds the school-to-prison pipeline.
City & County
JPS Strings Program in Jeopardy
A partnership between the school district and the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra, Strings in the Schools offers free music instruction for students as young as 5 at some schools all the …
City & County
The Blueprint
The capital city wants legislative funding to pay for emergency services the city provides to state buildings and agencies, to move to elected school-board members and the ability to appoint …
Future of Uber in Jackson Safe For Now?
The fate of Uber is clearer after the Jackson City Council voted 3 to 1 for a set of regulations designed to address public safety and other issues for transportation-network …
LGBT
LGBT Pols Ready to Play in State
With black folks playing the spoiler in the Mississippi Republican Senate primary, bucking many traditional notions about how politics work in the Magnolia State, gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people …
City & County
Dumping Siemens Could Be Lengthy, Costly Process
Kenneth Stokes, in his first week back as Ward 3 councilman, said he plans to offer a proposal to get the city out from underneath its $90 million contract with …
LGBT
Looking Way, Way Into Gay Marriage's Future in Mississippi
Predictably, U.S. District Judge Carlton Reeves—as most federal judges appointed by Presidents Clinton and Obama did before him—last night ruled that same-sex couples in Mississippi should be allowed to marry.
Immigration
Gov. Bryant’s Fear of Immigrants
Last week, Gov. Phil Bryant told federal officials that Mississippi would no longer accept children through the Unaccompanied Refugee Minor Program through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence: From #WhyIStayed to #HowILeft
After the video surfaced of Ray Rice's assault of his now-wife, Janay, and people on the Internet started asking questions that sounded an awful lot like victim-blaming, an author named …
Cover
Kitchen-Table Politics: The JFP Interview with Vicki Slater
Vicki Slater spoke with the Jackson Free Press in early July about why she believes she would make a better governor than the incumbent Phil Bryant.
Politics
Who is Kris Kobach?
Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach is representing Mississippi in a lawsuit against the Obama administration.
Health Care
News of HIV Cure Worries Advocates
Mississippi HIV/AIDS advocates are meeting the news of a baby's apparent cure from human immunodeficiency virus with hope and cautious optimism.
City & County
Jackson: ‘Elephant’ in State Budget Room
When a fire broke out at the Hinds County Armory, located on state property, the Jackson Fire Department put it out. Nevertheless, Jackson is unlikely to benefit from state budget …
Environment
Kemper's Proxy War
Nonprofit groups for the controversial Kemper County power plant, now 80 percent complete, have stepped up public-relations efforts in recent weeks.
