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Politics
The 2020 Inauguration Speech of Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves
Gov. Tate Reeves took the oath of office today at the Mississippi Capitol beneath gloomy skies, surrounded by the state's new leadership. The governor's speech centered around unity, even as …
Sports
OPINION: D.J. Durkin as UM Football Coach Reduces Life of Jordan McNair
D.J. Durkin's hiring raises important questions for the sport of college football: Are there any consequences for elite, white men in positions of power? And just how low are we …
City & County
Mayor Lumumba: Violence Prevention Must Take Into Account Poverty and Gun Laws
Addressing reporters last Friday in the wake of high end-of-year homicide rates, Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba highlighted his administration's efforts to curb violence in the city through a variety …
City & County
JPS School Closures and Consolidations Raise Concerns in Jackson
Earlier this week, the Jackson Public Schools' board of trustees voted to close and consolidate several schools as part of the district's ongoing efforts to address decreasing student enrollment, teacher …
Crime
DOSSIER: Shame on WLBT for Dishonoring Past with Empty Crime Rhetoric
WLBT, the NBC affiliate of the Atlanta-based Gray Television, climbed fully on board with U.S. Attorney Hurst's false rhetoric that Jackson leaders and other locals are somehow "denying" gun violence …
Music
Seth Power: 'Souvenir'
Growing up, Seth Power found himself locked away in his room for several hours a day, writing songs with his new recording software. The only force that could push Power …
City & County
Azia’s Picks 1-10-20
Mark my words: Jackson is the new mecca for innovation and forward progress and will be an example to follow for cities nation-wide with similar backstories. Let me help you …
National
Facebook Again Refuses to Ban Political Ads, Even False Ones
Despite escalating pressure ahead of the 2020 presidential election, Facebook reaffirmed its freewheeling policy on political ads Thursday, saying it won’t ban them, won’t fact-check them and won’t limit how …
National
Trump Proposes Sweeping Rollback of Environmental Oversight
In a dramatic rollback of environmental oversight, President Donald Trump took action Thursday to clear the way and speed up development of a wide range of commercial projects by cutting …
National
Iran Downed Ukrainian Jetliner, US, Canadian Officials Say
Evidence indicates it is “highly likely” that an Iranian anti-aircraft missile downed a Ukrainian jetliner near Tehran late Tuesday, U.S. and Canadian officials said Thursday.
Education
JSU MLK Convocation, UM MLK Day of Service and MSU Veterinary Camp
Constance Slaughter-Harvey, former Mississippi assistant secretary of state and general counsel, will deliver the keynote address at Jackson State University's annual Martin Luther King Jr. convocation on Friday, Jan. 17.
Person of the Day
Mike Jones
After 11 years away from coaching, Mike Jones returned to the sideline on Monday, March 18, after Mississippi College renamed him as its head basketball coach.
Education
District to Close School, Consolidate Others to Save Money
Trustees over the second-largest school district in Mississippi have voted to close an elementary school and consolidate two middle schools.
Style
Five Tips for Leading a Healthier Life this New Year
I asked friends of mine who are professional fitness trainers, sports coaches and nutritionists to give me some tips, and now I am sharing an assortment of their recommendations to …
Music
Thalia Mara Hall: Winter Music(al) Preview
Now that we have entered the winter months of 2020, it's a great time to take a peek at the music-centered performances that Jacksonians can look forward to at Thalia …
Food
Willie Williams Jr.: Family-Taught Lessons 2Go
From a clothing store to a nightclub to a car lot, Willie Williams Jr. has owned many businesses, but he ventured into the restaurant industry and now owns and runs …
Editor's Note
EDITOR'S NOTE: A Series of Very Fortunate Events; My First JFP-iversary
"Today marks a year since I began working for the Jackson Free Press. Much has happened since I meekly walked through that door. Before I get into that, though, allow …
National
Iran Retaliates with Missiles in 'Slap' at US Bases in Iraq
Iran struck back at the United States early Wednesday for killing its most powerful military commander, firing a barrage of ballistic missiles at two Iraqi military bases that house American …
City & County
Police Task Forces ‘Waste of Time’ for Violence Prevention?
Law-enforcement efforts to combat violent crime in Jackson in recent years have increasingly focused on the creation of multi-agency task forces, which identify high-crime regions or criminal activity, gather intelligence, …
City & County
MDOC Hits ‘Breaking Point’
Inmate deaths are not a new phenomenon in Mississippi. Some family members and activist organizations, like the American Civil Liberties Union of Mississippi, have pointed to a lack of funding …
