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Flood Warning for Pearl River at Jackson
The National Weather services is reporting a flood warning for the Pearl River in Jackson; the river is already assumed to be above flood stage (at 28 feet) and could continue to rise throughout the week to reach high levels on Wednesday and Thursday. Verbatim report: THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES …
Harvey Johnson Accuses John Horhn of 'False Attack' on Him
Former Mayor Harvey Johnson Jr. just responded to a Sen. John Horhn attack ad with this statement posted on his Facebook page. It is repasted here verbatim: STATEMENT OF HARVEY JOHNSON CONCERNING FALSE AND MISLEADING ADVERTISEMENT OF JOHN HORHN Senator John Horhn mailed and passed out to voters a postcard …
Lumumba Explains Approach to LGBT Rights, Human Rights Commission
Mayoral candidate Chokwe Antar Lumumba posted this statement on his website about his plans on a City Human Rights Commission, which "review and monitor all city contracts and engagements" for discrimination, including for sexual orientation: Establishing a Human Rights Commission has been part of the People's Platform since 2008, before …
Candidate Post-Election Parties
Candidates running in Jackson's Special Election today are hosting election watch parties this evening. Information for the individual events is listed below. John Horhn Election Watch Party 7:30 p.m. Central City Complex 609 Woodrow Wilson Ave. Food and refreshments will be provided. Harvey Johnson Pre-Election Tailgate -- Fish Fry and …
Jackson Preps for High Water as Rez Opens Floodgates
Press release from the city of Jackson on the flooding of the Pearl River: Today, the City of Jackson officials, along with Hinds County officials, met to solidify their plan to respond to potential flooding. “Due to a significant amount of rainfall, there now exist a need to release waters …
Live Tweeting the #jxnmayor Returns
We'll use Storify to follow tweets, Facebook, Touts and other updates throughout the night, including time coverage from the return parties.
City Warns of Sewer Overflows in Parts of Jackson
Verbatim release from the city of Jackson: The City of Jackson is issuing an alert to all individuals in areas within the City of Jackson that may be affected by flooding from the Pearl River and any of its tributaries. All of these areas are likely to be affected by …
Why is a Canton PAC Interested in Jackson's Mayoral Election?
ENI, a Canton, Miss.-based political-action committee formed in late March. But that's about all we know so far. The statement of organization, filed with the Jackson city clerk's office April 2, indicates the committee is not authorized by any particular candidate and its purpose is "to raise money in relation …
National HQ Closes Ole Miss Fraternity Embroiled in Meredith Statue Scandal
VERBATIM RELEASE OXFORD, Miss. – After a review of the Mississippi Alpha Chapter, the board of directors of Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity has decided to close the chapter on the University of Mississippi campus. "We are disappointed that a pattern of bad behavior and serious, inexcusable hazing occurred within the …
You Can't Make It Up: Gov. Phil Bryant to Deliver Ole Miss Commencement
Seriously, Mississippi, you can't quit you. Ole Miss today confirmed rumors we've been hearing—that Gov. Phil Bryant, who is under fire in the state and nationally for signing SB 2681, is going to be the commencement speaker at the University of Mississippi, which is still trying to recover from the …
Todd Snider in action, Record Store Day, regional picks, new releases...
Tonight, everyone should make their way out to Duling Hall for Todd Snider's show. It will be a feast for media types as he reads from his book, shows us film and even plays music. There's something for everybody. Tomorrow, vinyl enthusiasts will celebrate Record Store Day. With the closing …
Will Lumumba Get a Boost from Women?
For the second time in two days, Chokwe A. Lumumba received a show of support for his stated commitment to women's issues. Yesterday, attorney Regina Quinn, who competed in the April 8 special election, endorsed Lumumba's candidacy. She said she met with Lumumba and his rival, Ward 6 Councilman Tony …
Post-Runoff Election Parties
Candidates will be hosting post-election parties after the runoff election today.
Everyday People Everyday: Two #JxnMayor Theme Songs
Go to any campaign event for either candidate, and you'll hear it. Both Ward 6 Councilman Tony Yarber and Chokwe A. Lumumba claim to be the everyman who represents "everyday people." In fact, Yarber incorporates the phrase in his campaign literature and stump speeches. Lumumba has also adopted the mantra, …
Live Tweeting the #jxnmayor Run-off
Live Tweeting the #jxnmayor Run-off. Who will be mayor in this special election for Jackson's next mayor? [View the story "Live Tweeting #jxnmayor Run-off Results" on Storify]
Want to Help Tornado Victims? Here's How.
The Jackson Free Press is compiling a list of organizations aiding relief efforts from the recent storms in Mississippi. If you have any information about tornado relief efforts, please write [email protected]. Y101 is at the Flowood Walmart and the Flowood Chamber of Commerce is accepting donations of several items (see …
Greenville Becomes Fifth City in State to Pass LGBT Resolution
The Greenville City Council met and passed an LGBT-inclusive resolution today, making it the fifth city in the state to pass a resolution of this kind. Councilman Errick D. Simmons drafted the resolution and presented it at a special meeting, where it passed 6-0. "Discrimination in any form has no …
Rep. Thompson: Gov. Phil Bryant Rejected Obamacare "Just Because a Black Man Created It"
Bennie Thompson, the only African American and only Democrat representing Mississippi in Congress, is locking horns with Gov. Phil Bryant over the guv's staunch objection to Medicaid expansion. Buzzfeed reported yesterday that Thompson called into a telecast of the New Nation of Islam to discuss a number of topics, and …