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Stinker Quote of the Week: 'Access to care"

Gov. Phil Bryant's hypocrisy is hard to ignore in light of his rationale for detesting the federal Affordable Care Act.

‘One Lake’ Draws Mixed Reax

After years of planning, debate and revision, public sentiment about a plan to dam part of the Pearl River and create a lake that is designed to reduce flooding in …

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Civil Rights Museum to Break Ground

Former Mississippi Gov. William Winter remembers a time when "civil" and "rights" were two words that weren't used in tandem in many social circles.

Living ‘The Laramie Project’ at Ole Miss

A recent incident at a performance of “The Laramie Project” at Ole Miss reignited nationwide discussion of LGBTQ issues.

Fall Anticipation

After an exciting summer of new releases, music lovers might be left wondering if things could get any better.

In NSA Spying Scandal, Outrage but Calculation Too

U.S. allies knew that the Americans were spying on them, but they had no idea how much.

FDA Reviews 2 Promising New Drugs for Hepatitis C

Doctors may soon have two new drug options for patients with hepatitis C, just as the liver-destroying virus becomes a major public health concern for millions of baby boomers.

AP Exclusive: Nuke Officers Left Blast Door Open

Twice this year alone, Air Force officers entrusted with the launch keys to nuclear-tipped missiles have been caught leaving open a blast door that is intended to help prevent a …

Chris Christie Gay Marriage Move Stirs GOP

Gov. Chris Christie's decision to stop fighting gay marriage in New Jersey was pragmatic—same sex weddings had already begun and a court warned that the state would have little chance …

Teacher Called Hero in Fatal Nevada School Shooting

Police said a Sparks Middle School student was the lone shooter who injured two classmates, killed himself and took the life of an 8th-grade math teacher who tried to stop …

Police: Student Killed Staffer at Nevada School

A student at a Nevada middle school opened fire on campus just before the starting bell Monday, wounding two boys and killing a staff member who was trying to protect …

JSU Salvages Homecoming After Grambling No-Show

The Jackson State University football Tigers woke up winners Saturday morning, and made the best of a bad situation by celebrating homecoming with a scrimmage and concert at Veterans Memorial …

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Here's Why Healthcare.gov Broke Down

For the past two weeks, healthcare.gov, the federal government's new health insurance marketplace, has been bogged down by problems, preventing users from viewing insurance options and plans on the website.

NJ Gov. Christie Drops Gay Marriage Appeal

Gov. Chris Christie dropped his appeal to legalized same-sex marriages on Monday, hours after gay couples began immediately taking advantage of a court ruling that compelled the state to become …

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.

SWAC Commissioner: Grambling will Forfeit, Pay Fine for Game Cancellation

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Grambling's proud football program descended into further chaos Friday when the school canceled Saturday's game against Jackson State after disgruntled players refused to travel to Jackson.

Mascara Exempt from U.N. Mercury Treaty

Under a new global treaty that limits the use of mercury, some light bulbs will be banned. Some batteries, thermometers and medical devices will be banned too. But mascara is …

It's the Weekend!

Country singer-songwriter Jamey Johnson's performance at 10 p.m. at Club Magoo's has been rescheduled for Nov. 23.

Federal Shutdown Affected U.S. in Ways Unseen

How did the shutdown alter our daily routines? Here's a look at a day in the life of the 2013 government shutdown.

Saudi Arabia Rejects Seat on UN Security Council

Saudi Arabia on Friday rejected its freshly-acquired seat on the U.N. Security Council, saying the 15-member body is incapable of resolving world conflicts such as the Syrian civil war.