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YMP Solutions Circle on Gun Violence: June 18, 2026
The Mississippi Free Press and Mississippi Youth Media Project convened a Solutions Circle focused on gun violence on June 18, 2026.
‘Nobody Wants This’: Jackson Pumps the Brakes on Data Centers for 6 Months Amid Local Opposition
The Jackson City Council passed a six-month moratorium on decisions regarding data centers on July 14, following weeks of public hearings and citizen comments.
Gov. Tate Reeves Appoints Interim Hinds County District Attorney and Schedules Special Election in November
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves appointed Brad McCullouch to serve as the Hinds County District Attorney until a special election can be held on Nov. 3.
As JTRAN Drivers Go on Strike, Jackson Brings in Out-of-State Drivers
More than 60 JTRAN workers went on strike starting in Jackson, Mississippi, at 4 a.m. on Monday, July 13, after the public transit union and MV Transportation did not reach a new deal.
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Teeuwissen Resigns as Jackson’s Chief Administrative Officer After Law Partner’s Death
Jackson Chief Administrative Officer Pieter Teeuwissen resigned on good terms this week after almost a year in his position.
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Photos | Mississippi Drag Queens Adopt Super Suits in Comic Con After Party
Mississippi drag queen Seraphina Amor organized an after-party drag show at Hal and Mal’s in Jackson on June 26, the first day of Mississippi Comic Con 2026. Six other drag queens, five from Mississippi, performed at the event.
20 Years of Jackson Free Press Added to MFP
Women-Founded Nonprofit Acquires Jackson Free Press Assets
The Mississippi Journalism and Education Group board of directors is proud to announce that it recently completed the acquisition of the journalism assets of the Jackson Free Press.
