City & County
Violence Experts: Mayor's Youth Curfew Order May Prove Counterproductive
Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba imposed a five-day curfew order for those under age 18 from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. due to rising crime in the capital city.
Politics
Mississippi Looks to Create Loan Repayment for Teachers
Mississippi could create a program for the state to pay off some college loans for people who become teachers.
Politics
Lawmakers Debate Multiple Felony Expungement for Nonviolent Offenders
Mississippi lawmakers are considering a proposal that would give nonviolent offenders a chance to get more felony convictions wiped from their record.
City & County
Lumumba Issues Civil Emergency, Curfew Order for Jackson Youth
In response to the recent uptick in violent crime within the City of Jackson, Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba issued both a Mayoral Proclamation of Civil Emergency and a Mayoral Curfew …
City & County
City Leaders Call Out State for Leaving Out Jackson in Initial COVID-19 Vaccinations
The Jackson City Council is kicking against the State of Mississippi for what it is calling neglectful COVID-19 vaccine distribution in the majority-Black capital city.
Politics
Rule Prevents Video of 'Gotcha' Moments in Mississippi House
Mississippi House members adopted a new rule Wednesday that bans people from taking videos of lawmakers on the House floor to capture what one leader called “gotcha” moments.
Politics
Mississippi Board Sets Timeline to Start Medical Marijuana
Regulations for a medical marijuana program in Mississippi will be in place by a July 1 deadline, members of the state Board of Health said Wednesday. But they cautioned that …
Politics
Governor Tate Reeves Extends Current Executive Order
Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced the decision to extend Executive Order 1535 and Executive Order 1536 until Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 5 p.m.
Politics
Mississippi Bills Still Alive: Liquor, Guns, Pecan Theft
Mississippi legislators could allow home delivery of beer, wine and liquor. But they are still holding out against letting grocery stores sell wine.
Politics
Mississippi Considers Longer Postpartum Medicaid Coverage
Mississippi legislators are trying to improve the health of new mothers and their babies by allowing women who are enrolled in Medicaid to keep that coverage for up to a …
City & County
'A Perfect Storm': Mayor Lumumba Addresses Spate of Homicides
Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba condemned the recent spate of killings in Jackson, which reached 128 last year, the highest recorded number in the city’s history.
Politics
Mississippi Proposes Fixing Problem With Initiative Process
Mississippi could try to clear up a problem with its initiative process. The state constitution says people can petition to get issues on the ballot by collecting an equal number …
Politics
Analysis: Mississippi Debates Quicker Purge of Voter Rolls
Mississippi residents who skip some elections would risk being purged from voter rolls, under bills being considered at the state Capitol.
Politics
Two More Legislators Positive for COVID-19, Second Dose Appointments Available
Two more Mississippi lawmakers were diagnosed with COVID-19 this week, raising the tally to four from the two reported last week.
Politics
Mississippi Looks at Penalties for Blocking Roadways
Republican lawmakers in Mississippi are seeking to increase penalties for people who block public roadways during protests. Several Democrats, however, are expressing concerns about legislation that could be seen as …
