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Five Things to Know About Marquisha Mathis, Freelance Writer
Here are five things to know about Marquisha Mathis, a freelance writer for the Jackson Free Press.
City & County
Jackson Police Are Short-Staffed, Assistant Chief Says
An assistant chief says the police department in Mississippi's largest city is short-staffed, and recruitment and retention are big challenges.
Judiciary Committee Takes Up Immigration Bill
A far-reaching new immigration bill is getting its first test at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, where opponents of the legislation will be able to face off with its authors.
Calming the Worried
"In times like these, I reflect on the many unfortunate events we have experienced over the last 50 years. The baby-boom generation should already know them."
Stinker Quote of the Week: 'Gym'
Why it stinks: Palazzo was speaking about his proposed amendment to the U.S. Constitution titled "Right to Refuse," which is designed to "kill the health care tax mandate that comes …
South Africa President: Mandela is Improving
Nelson Mandela's health is improving but the 94-year-old beloved anti-apartheid hero remains in serious condition, South Africa's president said Thursday.
Person of the Day
Larry Emmett
Larry Emmett, 55, co-founder of the Pizza Shack in Jackson, passed away last night following a battle with cancer.
Person of the Day
Nick Weatherspoon
Mississippi State guard Nick Weatherspoon was injured and taken off the court on a stretcher after being stepped on with 14:54 remaining in the Bulldogs' 62-59 loss against No. 13 …
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Five Things to Know about Ken Steere, Lead Driver
"For the JFP, I manage the lists of where we distribute the papers and the routes they are assigned to."
Alabama Chief Justice's Ouster Over Gay Marriage Weighed
A hearing on judicial misconduct charges against Alabama's suspended chief justice began before a packed house Monday after Roy Moore entered to the applause of supporters in the courtroom where …
Ukraine Puts Troops Along Crimean Border on Combat Alert
Ukraine's president ordered the army to be on combat alert Thursday on the country's de-facto border with Crimea and on the front line in eastern Ukraine following Moscow's accusations that …
Person of the Day
Dr. Mary Elizabeth Hawkins
Dr. Mary Elizabeth Hawkins, a co-founder of Woman's Hospital (now Merit Health Woman's Hospital), passed away on April 7, 2015, at her home in Flora.
Person of the Day
Dr. Haskell S. Bingham
Dr. Haskell S. Bingham, Ph.D, former dean of admissions and records at Jackson State University, died Thursday, Oct. 23, at Southside Regional Medical Center in Petersburg, Va., where he had …
City & County
Costco Detractors Want Restraining Order on City
At the Jackson City Council zoning meeting Monday, the council tabled discussion of the rezoning of parcels on Lakeland Drive where the city wants to put Costco.
Music
The Band that Moves
When John Parker started a band in 2004, he had to think of a name. "It was one of those things where I asked myself what I want people to …
Leave Your Troubles
Mississippi native Ferd Moyse returns home April 18 to perform at Hal & Mal's as part of the band the Hackensaw Boys. The singer-songwriter band packs a new-age bluegrass sound, …
A Dream Forgotten
The author of "Her Dream of Dreams: The Rise and Triumph of Madam C.J. Walker" will sign at Lemuria Books 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 3. She will also sign …
Great Americans
Tamaya Daniels sat in the lobby of the new girl's dorm at Tougaloo College, watching the Lakers vs. Pistons game on television. A center for Nottingham High School in Syracuse. …
