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Fitness Reawakening

It's an oft-quoted statistic that Mississippi is the most obese state and has been for a while. But in the capital city, at least, folks are working together to get …

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The Paradox

When it comes to the arts in Jackson in the last decade, art enthusiasts are quick to point out that the city has made great strides.

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How Far We've Come

At the first installment of the Blender series this summer, That Scoundrel, James Crow, 5th Child and Furrows performed, attracting both rap and rock fans to Martin's.

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JFP's Biggest Stories

Over the years, the Jackson Free Press has dug in deep on a number of big stories and topics that produced major results for the city and state.

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A Brief History of 'The City's Smart Alternative'

The Jackson Free Press started with no money but a big dream.

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The Saga of Flood Control

Ever since the massive Easter Flood of 1979, the fear of another "big one" has loomed over Jackson.

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Developing Jackson: A Decade of Progress

In 2002, Jackson looked in many ways like a city doomed to decay.

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Celebrating 10 Years

Not everything about the JFP's first 10 years has been easy.

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Family Ties: Earle S. Banks Sr.

Earle S. Banks Sr. counts his two decades of legislative experience as a top qualification to serve on the Mississippi State Supreme Court.

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Marquis 'Keke' Lowe

When Marquis 'Keke' Lowe entered sixth grade he became involved with the Algebra Project, a program that Mississippi Freedom Summer leader Bob Moses founded that evolved into the Young People's …

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Favorite JFP Moments: Yours and Ours

As the JFP approached its 10th birthday on Sept. 22, 2012, we asked current and former staff and interns, as well as readers, to share their favorite JFP moments.

Business

US Stocks Waver after Positive Housing News

U.S. stocks are wavering between small gains and losses in early trading after an encouraging report about the state of the housing market.

Education

Chicago Teachers End Strike

Chicago children returned to school on Wednesday after teachers ended a seven-day strike.

Politics

Romney's '47 Percent' Includes Elderly, Families, Wealthy Americans

When Mitt Romney said that 47 percent of Americans pay no income taxes and are "dependent on government," he blurred together half or more of the entire country, ranging from …

Health Care

Advocates: 39 States' Obesity Rates to Pass 50 Percent

Mississippi is expected to retain its crown as the fattest state in the nation for at least two more decades.

State

Miss. Economist: State in Recession

State economist Darrin Webb says Mississippi probably slipped into recession between April and June during the 2nd quarter of 2012.

National

'Victims' Video Latest Romney Campaign Headache

Republican Mitt Romney is trying to head off a new distraction for his campaign after a video surfaced showing him telling wealthy donors that 47 percent of all Americans "believe …

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Community Events and Public Meetings

The Mississippi Postsecondary Education Financial Assistance Board Meeting is today at 2 p.m. at Universities Center in room 432.

National

Romney Trying to Shift the Tide

With griping in GOP circles mounting, Romney and his advisers spent the weekend in Boston hashing out a plan to try to shift the dynamics of the race before the …

Health Care

Judge Knocks Down Mississippi Health-Care Challenge

Gov. Phil Bryant and other Mississippi residents were premature in their challenge to the federal law requiring people to buy health care insurance, a federal judge has ruled.