This news and culture microsite of the Mississippi Free Press features both current coverage of covering the Jackson metropolitan region, including Hinds, Rankin and Madison counties, plus past reporting since 2002 in the original Jackson Free Press.
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Jackson Asks Court to Halt Water System Takeover That Would Leave City Without Majority Control
The City of Jackson is attempting to halt a new water authority from taking over its water and sewer system. A new law that Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves signed earlier this month, the Metro Jackson Water Act, leaves the City without majority control of the new water board’s appointees.
Mississippi Governor Orders Lawmakers to Return for Redistricting Once U.S. Supremes Rule on Voting Rights
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves has called a special legislative session to address redistricting for the Mississippi Supreme Court, saying the Legislature will convene 21 days after the U.S. Supreme Court issues its ruling on Louisiana v. Callais.
Mississippi’s Air Quality Is Worsening Amid AI Data Center Boom, Report Finds
In its latest “State of the Air” report, the American Lung Association assessed air pollution in counties across the country, focusing on contaminants like ozone and particle pollution. The report identified several hot spots in Mississippi, including DeSoto County, where xAI is expanding its data center footprint.
Mississippi Supreme Court Revives Ex-Gov. Phil Bryant’s Defamation Lawsuit Over Welfare Scandal Reporting
The Mississippi Supreme Court has revived former Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant’s defamation lawsuit against nonprofit news site Mississippi Today over its welfare scandal reporting, putting the case on track to go before a Madison County jury.
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Bomb Threats Have Forced Hinds County Courthouses to Evacuate Two Mondays in a Row Now
Officials interrupted the Hinds County Board of Supervisors meeting on Monday after someone called in with a bomb threat at the Hinds County Chancery Courthouse. It was the second Monday in a row that officials evacuated a Hinds County courthouse due to a bomb threat.
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OATS Program Helps Jackson Seniors Learn New Technical Skills
The Bean Path’s Older Adults Technology School provides opportunities for seniors ages 60 and older to learn technology skills.
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.
