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Jim Hood Makes His Marknew

Mississippi's attorney general, the only Democrat holding a state office, fights for re-election.
Jackson Free Press |
Lacey McLaughlin |
10-14-2011 |
Elections
Divided We Fall: The Killing of James Craig Andersonnew

In the aftermath of an alleged hate crime, a community examines itself about a troubled teenage bully and a legacy of racism.
Jackson Free Press |
Lacey McLaughlin |
10-10-2011 |
Crime & Justice
Preparing for Battlenew

Cristen Hemmins is a rape victim who opposes Mississippi's proposed Personhood amendment.
Jackson Free Press |
Lacey McLaughlin |
09-15-2011 |
The War on Women
Johnny DuPree Aims to Win Mississippinew
Johnny DuPree needs 38 percent of the white vote to become the first black governor of Mississippi.
Jackson Free Press |
Lacey McLaughlin |
09-01-2011 |
Elections
Measuring Progress: The Evolution of Downtown Jackson Partnersnew
City dwellers and business advocates have big dreams for their city, but things were rocky just 20 years ago in downtown Jackson.
Jackson Free Press |
Lacey McLaughlin |
08-08-2011 |
Housing & Development
After the Floodnew

Pat Wilson heard the warnings, but she didn't really think the Mississippi River would reach her trailer. But on May 9, as Wilson watched water rush toward her property line, she realized she had only a small window to save her important belongings.
Jackson Free Press |
Lacey McLaughlin |
06-02-2011 |
Disasters
Building a Creative Class in Mississippinew

Jackson's low cost of living, laid-back atmosphere and resurgence of urban dwellers make it a place where artists can thrive.
Jackson Free Press |
Lacey McLaughlin |
05-27-2011 |
Culture