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Medicare Chief Gets 'Obamacare' Grilling

Stressing that improvements are happening daily, the senior Obama official closest to the administration's malfunctioning health care website went before Congress to face a grilling Tuesday.

White House Official Vows Healthcare.gov Will Work Smoothly by End of November

The troubled federal health insurance exchange will be fixed by the end of November—two weeks before the Dec. 15 enrollment deadline for coverage to take effect in January, Obama administration …

Jackson's Doctor Released from Jail After 2 Years

The doctor convicted of killing Michael Jackson was released from jail Monday after serving nearly two years of a four-year sentence.

Judge Mulls Insurer's Request to Block Gov. Order

A federal judge says he intends to rule on Monday in a dispute between Mississippi's largest health insurer and Gov. Phil Bryant.

10 Local Stories of the Week

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.

Taxing Tar Sands, Chasing Goliath

From the climate standpoint, we cannot accept the massive carbon load associated with unconventional fossil fuels without guaranteeing climate disasters.

De'Keither Stamps

When the Jackson Free Press first met De'Keither Stamps, he invited reporters to his home to talk about the issues facing Jackson and his candidacy for the Ward 4 seat …

It's the Weekend!

On Saturday, the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra and the band Classical Mystery Tour present "Music of Lennon and McCartney" at 7:30 p.m. at Thalia Mara Hall.

Both Sides Agree: No Major Budget Deal Foreseen

On this, GOP budget guru Rep. Paul Ryan and top Senate Democrat Harry Reid can agree: There won't be a "grand bargain" on the budget.

Lawyer Fired from BP Claims Program Sues Company

An attorney who was fired by the court-supervised administrator of BP's settlement with Gulf Coast businesses and residents is suing her former employer and the London-based oil giant.

State Can Go Ahead with Leflore Schools' Takeover

The Leflore County school system will not be allowed to block the state from taking over.

Mississippi Pride Swells at Museum Groundbreaking

The grand opening may be four years away, but Thursday's celebration on North Street inspired enough Mississippi pride to last us until then.

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Mississippi College Football Team

Mississippi College opened the season with a 52-19 loss to arch-rival Millsaps College in the first game of the year.

Tests Suggest Baby Born with HIV May be Cured

Doctors now have convincing evidence that they put HIV into remission, hopefully for good, in a Mississippi baby born with the AIDS virus—a medical first that is prompting a new …

The Slate

Did anyone predict the Kansas City Chiefs would be the last undefeated team in the NFL this season? I know I never expected the Chiefs to go 7-0.

Coming Together

One of the things I love about Jackson is how often people who care about each other, and about this city, come together to support things bigger than themselves.

Into the Fire

Steven O'Neill and Alex Eaton barely have 60 years between them, but their combined restaurant experience surpasses their youth.

Wig Out

Jackson Free Press Art Director Kristin Brenemen shared her tips for transforming a wig into the perfect topper for any costume.

Tricky Treats

Candy-coated strawberries are a classic, and turning them into little ghosts is easier than you think.

Día de los Muertos

If you think it's tough to please trick-or-treaters who knock on Halloween, imagine the painstaking task of finding something your long-deceased relatives would enjoy on their annual visit home from …