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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]
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, …
Post-Runoff Election Parties
Candidates will be hosting post-election parties after the runoff election today.
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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.
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 Responds to JFP HUD Article and Councilman Melvin Priester Jr.
Johnson sent this statement this morning, in response to this recent JFP article. It's pasted here verbatim: STATEMENT OF HARVEY JOHNSON REGARDING JACKSON FREE PRESS ARTICLE Having read the article in the Jackson Free Press, “Repayment of HUD Funds Emerges as Election Issue, ” I was struck by the poor …
Mayoral Money Race Order Unchanged After Priester, Johnson File Updates
Melvin Priester Jr. filed a 48-hour report today showing that he has raised $6,150 more in mayoral contributions. That brings his total to $110,785 by our math to Lumumba's $138,801. Horhn is in third with $104,593 Harvey Johnson Jr. has raised $7,000 more in campaign dollars this week according to …
Tillman: Removed Lumumba Mural Not 'Authorized' or 'Permitted'
Acting Jackson Mayor Charles Tillman issued the following statement on the removal Thursday of a mural honoring late Mayor Chokwe Lumumba: “On behalf of the Administration, employees, and citizens of the City of Jackson, we reiterate our honor, our respect, and our love for the late Honorable Mayor Chokwe Lumumba. …
Jimbo and St. Paul...
If you wander around Duling Hall this weekend, you're bound to stumble upon some great music. Tonight, there's Jimbo Mathus and the Tri-State Coalition rocking the house. Tomorrow is St. Paul and Broken Bones, who will bring the funky soul to Jacktown. Also, tomorrow is the last day for Morningbell. …