Jackson Free Press

Teeuwissen: City Attorney/History Professor

When it comes to Jackson, there's not much that still surprises city attorney Pieter Teeuwissen after nine years total representing the city, four of them as city attorney.

David West

Jackson artist David West is a teacher as well as an artist. He teaches art classes at Belhaven University, a position he has held for four years.

It's the Weekend!

On Saturday, Fitness Fest is from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Jackson Convention Complex.

Outline Emerges of Last Moments Before Plane Crash

Nearly a week after Asiana Flight 214 collided with a rocky seawall just short of its intended airport runway, investigators have pieced together an outline of the event—what should have …

Texas Senate on Track to Pass Tough Abortion Rules

This time when the Texas Senate takes up tough new abortion restrictions, the chamber's top Republican is determined not to let anything—or anyone—derail a vote.

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Unsealed Documents Offer Details of School Threat

The man who pleaded guilty to making online threats to attack a north Mississippi high school had researched how to make bombs, the 1999 Columbine High School shooting and serial …

Atmos Buying 2 Southwest Miss. Natural Gas Systems

Atmos Energy Corp. will buy two southwest Mississippi natural gas systems.

Miss. Regulators Approve Energy Efficiency Rules

Mississippi electric and natural gas utilities will soon be paying for their customers to cut energy use.

Coal's Slipping Grip: New England, Virtually Coal-Free, Leads the Way

Last week President Obama launched a major drive to limit carbon pollution from power plants in a bid to stem climate change.

Marshall Henderson

The University of Mississippi announced Wednesday afternoon that it was suspending indefinitely star shooting guard Marshall Henderson for violations of team rules.

Egypt's Brotherhood Vows to Keep Defying Coup

Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood vowed Thursday not to back down in its push to restore ousted Islamist leader Mohammed Morsi to power but insisted its resistance is peaceful in an effort …

U.S.-China Make Progress on Climate Change

Top U.S. and Chinese officials are wrapping up annual strategic and economic talks that have yielded greater cooperation on reducing greenhouse gases but again exposed Washington's frustration over cyber theft …

GOP Rejects Comprehensive Approach on Immigration

House Republicans are embracing a step-by-step approach to immigration, in contrast to the sweeping plan passed by the Senate and backed by the White House.

$12 Billion in Aid for Egypt Only Temporary Boost

A promise of $12 billion in aid from wealthy Arab Gulf nations would give Egypt's new military-backed leadership breathing room by paying for vital food and fuel imports.

Boston Bombing Suspect's Hearing Frustrates Some

Survivors of the Boston Marathon bombings got little satisfaction from surviving suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's first public appearance since the deadly attacks. "Not guilty," was all he said, over and over.

Gig: Special Assistant

"Here at (Department of Finance and Adminstration), I represent different offices (of the state). (We are) basically the financial center of the state."

Boston Bombing Suspect Pleads Not Guilty

Dzhokhar Tsarnaev pleaded not guilty Wednesday in the Boston Marathon bombing.

NFL Dreams

Every kid who plays high-school football dreams of taking his talents to college football. Those who are good enough to play at the college level hope they can advance to …

In the Garage

A strange thing happened to the development of rock 'n' roll music back in the '60s: Bands such as The Beatles inspired young people everywhere to form their own musical …

The Play of Their Youth

New Stage Theatre is taking a leap into the present with its production of "Disney's High School Musical, Jr."