This news and culture microsite of the Mississippi Free Press features both current coverage of Mississippi’s capital and past reporting since 2002 in the original Jackson Free Press.
Recent News from Jackson
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 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.
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.
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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Text Scam Targets Mississippians With Fake MDPS Traffic Violation Collection Notices
Mississippi authorities warn of scams targeting residents with texts falsely claiming to be from the Driver Service Bureau. The state confirms that neither the DPS nor the Bureau will ever request payment or personal info via text.
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‘Forever 24’: Candlelight Vigil Remembers Victims of Domestic Violence
The Mississippi Coalition Against Domestic Violence held a vigil in Jackson on Oct. 28, 2025, honoring men, women and children lost to domestic violence.
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.
